Condé Nast TravelerJan 6
Disneyland vs. Disney World: How They Differ and Which to Visit
The parks are vastly different sizes, but there are other differences to consider while planning a trip.
Original theme park at Walt Disney World, opened in 1971.
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- DisneylandSightOriginal park opened in 1955 in Southern California.
- Walt Disney WorldSightMassive resort near Orlando, Florida with four theme parks.
- Magic KingdomSightOriginal theme park at Walt Disney World, opened in 1971.
- Cinderella CastleSightIconic castle at Magic Kingdom.
- EpcotSightTribute to past and future innovations, home to World Showcase.
- World ShowcaseNeighborhoodDestination lined with pavilions representing global nations.
- Hollywood StudiosSightCelebration of Hollywood's Golden Age with edgy rides.
- Tower or TerrorSightAn edgy ride at Hollywood Studios.
- Animal KingdomSightSafari-themed park with attractions like Avatar and The Lion King.
- Typhoon LagoonSightDisney's Typhoon Lagoon is a water theme park located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida,…
- Disneyland ParkSightTheme park at Disneyland centered around Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- Disney California Adventure ParkSightTheme park celebrating California and Pixar's Cars.
- Sleeping Beauty CastleSightCastle at Disneyland Park with a nostalgic feel.
- Star Wars: Rise of the ResistanceSightInnovative multi-ride system attraction at Walt Disney World.
- Toy Story LandNeighborhoodKid-centric land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Toy Story Mania!Sight4D attraction in Toy Story Land.
- Slinky Dog DashSightFamily-friendly roller coaster in Toy Story Land.
- Tiana’s Bayou AdventureSightContinues the tale of a Disney Princess at Magic Kingdom.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindSightRevolutionary indoor roller coaster at Epcot.
- Mr. Toad’s Wild RideSightDark ride at Disneyland where movie-like sets shine.
- Blizzard Beach water parkSight
- Peter Pan’s FlightSight
- Pirates of the CaribbeanSight
- It's a Small WorldSight
- Haunted MansionSight