How many people have been to both WDW and Disneyland?

I've been to both, but most often to WDW. I hope to go back to DL soon to see some of my favorite things that aren't in WDW.

Been to both several times with my first trip to Disneyland being in 1957 and WDW in the 1970's (78 I think but might have been a couple of years earlier). Definitely at WDW for the opening of Epcot, DHS, and AK.

We've never been to Disneyland. We would love to check it out some day, but only if we're out there, or close to it, for a larger trip. I can't see us making the trip just for DL. So, that makes me interested in having the parks share. Of course, if we do make it out there some day, having something unique to experience would be nice.:mickey:

I went DL in 1980 when my sister lived in California; we started taking my DD to WDW in 2004 and found that all of us love it so much we are now among the Disney poor.

The two things I remember about DL are PotC and the Tea Cups. I would love to go back sometime and see all the additions. :blush:

Went to both... My one trip to DL sold us mostly because of the history, but DLs huge advantage is not converting to FP+

Butters;2447327 wrote: Went to both... My one trip to DL sold us mostly because of the history, but DLs huge advantage is not converting to FP+

It's unfortunately headed that way though, in some form or other. :(

I went to Disneyland for the first time last October. Someday I might even write a trip report about it. :blush:

I went to Disney World for the first time when I six. I've lost count on how many times I've gone since we moved to Florida.

We have been to WDW coming up on our 17th or 18th trip. Starting to lose count. Have only been to DL once which was last year. We loved the easy access to each park, hotels, shopping, from a central location, but we just felt cramped and crowded the whole time. Not a place that we will probably visit again unless we are already in southern California for other reasons. For us, just not worth a special trip. We felt that WDW is far better and we will continue to go there. The only thing we all loved was at California Adventure and that was Cars Land. We spent a great deal of time there and would love to see it or at least a part of it at the Studios in Florida. That would definitely get us spending more time at that park again!

I've been to WDW twice - once in 1992 and once in 2012. Both were long family visits, staying onsite and enjoying the immersion of Disney.

I've been to DL 3 times. I've been able to go to a conference held in Anaheim in January for the last 3 years. Each year I buy a couple of twilight conference passes. This lets you go in after 4pm until close, for either DL or DCA. (They sell park-hoppers too, but I can't see how you could want to hop with that short timeframe.)

I'm glad I get to visit - any Disney visit is better than no visit at all - but DL is quite different than WDW. I have enjoyed it more each year than the previous, partly because I have changed my expectations.

A few observations:

• DL is smaller. Landlocked by hotels and tourist spots. Convenience and liquor stores. This means some rides are smaller. (Tower of Terror pales in comparison with the WDW version.) This means immersion is less. This means the walkways are tighter. This also means a bit less walking.
• DL has LOTS of locals. There are lots of California resident passes, etc., and the nature of the park brings in more locals than "tourists." This changes the feeling and atmosphere. Both times at WDW I was surrounded by people who were in awe, caught up in the magic of a special place and a special trip. For some, a once in a lifetime trip. On my first DL visit I was in awe, and surrounded by people who couldn't care less. The atmosphere everywhere felt like it does at our local theme parks.
• Some rides are better. PoTC is much longer and better - more atmospheric. Some rides only exist at DL - like Nemo's sub voyage, which was much better than I expected. (I don't remember WDW 2000 Leagues fondly.) Cars Land is incredible, and I'd hope to see something like it at WDW some day. Some rides are also worse - I didn't care for the DL ToT, and WDW ToT is one of my worldwide favorite rides.
• Nostalgic rides. There are some rides here that were originals, or firsts, or that no longer exist elsewhere. Mr Toad. Matterhorn. Snow White. You can also see Walt's apartment in the Fire Station. Any of these can whisk you back in time.

For me, DL is a trip to make when you are nearby for other reasons, or if you are a die-hard Disney fanatic. I wouldn't make a trip just for it.

I've been going to Disneyland on a regular basis since 1955. I lost count of my visits long ago. Even my kids have lost count of their visits they've been so many times. We are fortunate to be able to take day trips if we want.

I have never been to WDW. It would be nice some time, especially to visit Epcot.

I agree with Melanie that the ideas and technology should be shared between Parks, but keep the attractions and architecture unique to each.

I was born and raised in FL and have been going to WDW my whole life. I've become a more regular visitor as an adult with children. Like those who do/have lived in CA, I couldn't tell you how often I've been to WDW.

I've gone to DL twice now, once each year for the last two. My husband and I plan on going back again this year. I HOPE it becomes an annual tradition. There's just something about being in the place where it all began.

Ultimately, I'd love to visit all the parks world-wide. Like Melanie, I too love to travel. However, overseas travel no longer holds the appeal it once did for me.

Been to both, mostly WDW
I would Love to get the chance to take my kids to DL they have been to WDW many many times.

We have been to both! WDW many times, but Disneyland only once. We're hoping to get back there in 2016 of the fates align! One thing we noticed about Disneyland was how "plussed" so many of the rides seemed. Our favourite difference is Pirates and how it passes the Blue Bayou restaurant. Such a cool experience. We can't wait to go back! :mickey:

Been to both. WDW over a hundred times and DL only once back in 2004.

Yup--numerous times to WDW and Disneyland and once to Disneyland Paris.