While Disneyland holds special status as the original Disney park, there is so much to enjoy on Disney World’s expansive property between its four theme parks, water parks, resorts, and more. There are so many magical experiences unique to Disney World that are bound to impress Disneyland locals.
We will cover the top five reasons why Disneyland locals should consider visiting Disney World!
1) Disney World has a wide selection of resort hotels on property. While Disneyland only has three on-property hotels to choose from, Disney World has 25+ offered in three different price points (value, moderate, and deluxe). This is a much wider selection that allows visitors to choose what works for their budget while enjoying the perks and unique theming that each resort has to offer.
You also don’t need to be staying at the deluxe resorts to visit them or enjoy some of their dining experiences. Resort hopping can be a great activity on a day off from Disney World without a park ticket! See the best Disney World restaurant options along the Monorail route.
2) Disney World has unique lands and attractions. While there is some overlap between the resorts on each coast, there are countless unique experiences that you will only find at Disney World, from EPCOT’s World Showcase featuring the cultures of 11 different countries to the immersive Pandora – World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom and Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios.
Animal Kingdom is the only Disney park where you can enjoy attractions centered around live animals like Kilimanjaro Safaris, and staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge brings you even closer to nature with savanna views of the wildlife.
Just as Disneyland has its attractions unique to the resort, some of the most beloved Disney World attractions, from TRON Lightcycle/Run to Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and Avatar Flight of Passage, are ones you’ll only find at Disney World. Disney World also still has attractions that used to be at Disneyland in the past, like the PeopleMover, Carousel of Progress, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and more.
3) There is a wide selection of quality Disney World table-service restaurants. There are so many incredible restaurants on Disney World resort property, especially when it comes to table-service dining.
From popular dining options at the resorts like Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort and Flying Fish at Disney’s Boardwalk to in-park options like Be Our Guest, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, and Space 220, there is truly no shortage of table-service dining options with incredible food and theming. See some of our favorites from our list of the best Disney World restaurants ranked!
4) Disney World has a much wider selection of special tours and activities. There are several unique guided tours that you can enjoy in the parks like Caring for Giants in Animal Kingdom which gives you a close encounter with African elephants, DiveQuest at EPCOT which allows SCUBA-certified guests to swim in The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion tank, and more. You can go for a pony ride at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, book a private surf event at Typhoon Lagoon, go on a guided Disney World fishing excursion, and more!
There are so many hidden things to do at Disney World that will give you a unique and memorable experience.
5) Disney Springs offers a wide selection of shopping and dining experiences. While Downtown Disney at Disneyland has recently expanded with new offerings, Disney Springs has much more to offer as it is a world unto itself with dozens of shops and dining locations.
There is so much to do and see at Disney Springs for a day of dining, shopping, and entertainment! You can spend some time exploring the various Disney stores and popular brands, dine at some of the best Disney Springs restaurants like The Boathouse Restaurant or Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, or enjoy entertainment like Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life.
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