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    Default Same rides in FL/CA

    Been to WDW many time. Leaving soon for first trip to Disneyland. Of the rides that both resorts have, are they exactly the same?

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    Not quite. The DLR version is usually better. Plus if you're going end of Sept/early Oct you'll see the cool overlays of the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain that don't come to WDW. Those are extra cool.
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    What do you mean by overlays?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mackflava99 View Post
    What do you mean by overlays?
    The Haunted Mansion is given a complete make-over during Sept and Oct and becomes themed with Nightmare Before Christmas (check YouTube and you can find ride-throughs). Space Mountain is given the "Ghost Galaxy" overlay where the music and imagery is changed to more of a haunted space ride. Both are very cool and make for unique experiences.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Strmchsr View Post
    Not quite. The DLR version is usually better. Plus if you're going end of Sept/early Oct you'll see the cool overlays of the Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain that don't come to WDW. Those are extra cool.
    I will have to remember this. I knew about the HM one but not the space mountain. We Will have to take a trip to CA during this time.
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    My feel is that there are a few rides that are clearly better in 1 park, or the other. For example, Pirates of the Caribbean and Small World are much better at DLR. They Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror are better in Florida. That said, if you hit the HM when it is set up for Nightmare before Christmas (October), then it adds a new flare that is fun. I would try to coordinate your visit with all the fall/Halloween stuff. DLR does a wonderful job with the fall decor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kenny1113 View Post
    I will have to remember this. I knew about the HM one but not the space mountain. We Will have to take a trip to CA during this time.
    And they overlay It's A Small World at Christmas. It's awesome!

    For example, Pirates of the Caribbean and Small World are much better at DLR. They Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror are better in Florida. That said, if you hit the HM when it is set up for Nightmare before Christmas (October), then it adds a new flare that is fun.
    I pretty much agree with this. I like that ToT is a little different at DCA, but it's once in a blue moon that I ride anymore, so it doesn't really matter that much to me. I like the thermal waving effect (for a lack of better words) before the first drop at DCA.

    Almost all the Fantasyland rides (the few that are now duplicates) are better at Disneyland. Soarin', Toy Story Mania and Ariel's Undersea Adventure at DCA are the same attraction as WDW, but the queues are different. Jungle Cruise, Splash Mt. and Big Thunder Mt. are pretty much a draw to me.

    But like was said earlier, Pirates and Space Mt. are the 2 rides that are far superior at Disneyland. It's honestly a letdown for me at Magic Kingdom when I ride those now.

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    We are going after New Years. Sounds like we will miss some great Holiday effects. In what way is Pirates different (better) at DL? I can't imagine liking one more the WDW. It is my favorite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DNS View Post
    We are going after New Years. Sounds like we will miss some great Holiday effects. In what way is Pirates different (better) at DL? I can't imagine liking one more the WDW. It is my favorite.
    You'll feel the difference as soon as you float out from the loading area. It's much longer, with more show rooms and more drops. They just didn't have the room in WDW to build it similar to the Disneyland version.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DNS View Post
    We are going after New Years. Sounds like we will miss some great Holiday effects. In what way is Pirates different (better) at DL? I can't imagine liking one more the WDW. It is my favorite.
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    Since the subject of overlays came up . . . for clarification . . . Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy is roughly mid/late September through Halloween - Holiday Haunted Mansion, with the Nightmare Before Christmas cast, is up and running from about mid September through the first week of January - it's a small world Holiday (my favorite!) usually opens up about one week in to November and remains as this version through about half the month of January.
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    I guess I'll comment too. Looking through the posts, I think the advice you've received is 100% accurate, so I'll comment on the smaller things. The monorail is interesting because almost immediatley after leaving the [tommorrowland] station, you see all the hotels and restaurants (and congestion) on harbor blvd, you'll also see some nice views of CA Adventure. In DL, the Monorail is more of an attraction as opposed to WDW's where it's a transportation service. It does have a station near the back of DTD so it can be used as a mode of transportation.
    Also, the tiki room has no preshow, but the nice thing about this attraction is that you can see when it's letting people in as you are walking by so there's no need to wait for it.
    The Disneyland Railroad (which has 4 stations)has a display of (I believe) dinosaurs between the Tomorrowland and Main Street stations, also the trains are different, on one of them all the seats are sideways.

    Also, as you already have your plans made I know the subject of overlays will not affect you, but let me comment on them anyway for future trips. The Haunted Mansion Holiday is just the best, if I'm there from Mid Jan-Early Sept, this is an attraction I'll probably only do once, but if I'm there Mid Sept-Early Jan I will do it several times. As for Space Mountain, I strongly prefer the normal ride to Ghost Galaxy, with that said I tend to plan my trips for either November or December. Small World Holiday I can take or leave, good ride, but the originals good too.
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    I am about to burst with excitement and anticipation after reading through this thread.

    We are taking our first trip to DL this summer. We have been to WDW so many times, I lost count but have never made the trip to DL because I also had the WDW is bigger and better mentality. FP+ nudged us in the direction of going to DL instead.

    I am so fired up right now, I can hardly sit here and type. lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1DisneyNut View Post
    I am about to burst with excitement and anticipation after reading through this thread.



    We are taking our first trip to DL this summer. We have been to WDW so many times, I lost count but have never made the trip to DL because I also had the WDW is bigger and better mentality. FP+ nudged us in the direction of going to DL instead.



    I am so fired up right now, I can hardly sit here and type. lol

    Well, whatever it takes to get you to the original Happiest Place on Earth! lol

    You should be bursting with excitement - it's incredible. No mega planning necessary. A little is advisable, but overall it's so much more laid back.

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