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    "Home" » United States of America

    Disneyland or Disney World on your first trip?

    November 18, 2019 by ohsobusymum Leave a Comment

    This is a common question asked in my Disney Mums Facebook group. I have written a blog post to help you decide which park is best for you. I have compared the 2 American theme parks and haven’t included other countries.

    In my expert Disney addict opinion, Disneyland is the best park for your very first Disney trip.

    I’ll explain why!

    • Disneyland is a shorter and more direct flight
    • It’s smaller - it has 2 theme parks whereas Disney World has 4 plus 2 water parks
    • Less planning - Disney World is on a whole other level and requires extra planning
    • Disneyland tickets are cheaper
    • Budget friendly accommodation is within walking distance and readily available.
    • Logistics - Disneyland is closer to the tourist hotspots Australian’s love including LA, San Diego, Palm Springs and Santa Monica.

    Why I wouldn’t choose Walt Disney World on a first trip!

    • Longer flight requiring stopovers
    • It has 5 theme parks to plan and navigate
    • Preparation and planning needs to happen in advance
    • Slightly more expensive than Disneyland
    • It’s a massive trip!
    • You can’t walk to the theme parks; instead you need to navigate the WDW modes of transport
    • You need more time to explore all of the Disney World theme parks

    Disclaimer: If you have already ticked Disneyland off your list, advance to the next level and get to Disney World!

    If you’re planning a trip to a Disneyland or Disney World, I have a section dedicated to Disney on my blog HERE. There is also a dedicated Facebook group called Disney Mums Australia HERE!

     

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