Need some pointers first time going to Disney Land

csquare77 · Post by **csquare77** » Jun Tue 26, 2007 12:26 pm

I am going to Disney Land for the first time in September but only for a day. I have been to Disney World a bunch of times. So my question is; what should I really try to see that is different from Disney World where I have such a limited amount of time?

Post by **spaulo** » Jun Tue 26, 2007 1:17 pm

First pointer... it's Disneyland, not Disney Land

Things that are different from WDW or unique at DL/DCA:

Pirates of the Caribbean (much longer than WDW's)
Haunted Mansion (a little different)
Buzz Lightyear's Astro-Blasters (a little different from Space Ranger Spin)
Indiana Jones Adventure
Roger Rabbit's Car-Toon Spin
Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Alice in Wonderland
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
California Screamin'
Monsters, Inc.: Mike and Sully to the Rescue
Grizzly River Run

Just off the top of my head at least....

ldzny · Post by **ldzny** » Jun Tue 26, 2007 3:28 pm

Pirates is different, definitely worth the visit! Monsters Inc is great (California Adventure), Nemo is new. The castle is different, not better, just different.

Post by **horizons1** » Jun Tue 26, 2007 4:16 pm

Hey, Spaulo, how 'bout that big mountain next to the castle?!

You gotta ride The Matterhorn.

DL's Peter Pan was "upgraded" and the fiber optic stars alone make this ride worth waiting for.

Also unique:
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Sailing Ship Columbia
Railroad through the "fascinating primaeval world"

Post by **spaulo** » Jun Tue 26, 2007 4:59 pm

D'oh! How'd I forget Ye Olde Bobsleddes?

Also... Storybookland Canal Boats. Still cute.

csquare77 · Post by **csquare77** » Jun Tue 26, 2007 8:43 pm

Lol thanks spaulo, Disneyland, Thats the Disney World in me I guess. It will be nice to see Mr. Toads Wild Ride again... To everyone else thanks for the pointers.

Shinku · Post by **Shinku** » Jun Wed 27, 2007 12:48 am

Also, try not to get disoriented! Our tomorrowland and adventurelands are "backwards" from what you're used to at WDW.

Also worth mentioning:
-"Disneyland: the first 50 magical years" inside of the opera house on main street
-Tarzan's treehouse, if it's up and running, I believe this is a DL only? Someone correct me if I'm wrong
-Tom Sawyer's Island's pirate theming

Post by **js3901** » Jun Wed 27, 2007 5:56 am

Shinku wrote: -Tarzan's treehouse, if it's up and running, I believe this is a DL only? Someone correct me if I'm wrong

TARZAN'S treehouse is DL only, however, WDW has the original Swiss Family version still intact.

I've never been to DLR to compare, but the ORIGINAL TIKI ROOM, not that updated piece of garbage at WDW...

Post by **spaulo** » Jun Wed 27, 2007 10:42 am

Shinku wrote:Our tomorrowland and adventurelands are "backwards" from what you're used to at WDW.

Do explain... Tomorrowland is on the right as you come out of Main Street to the Hub, and Adventureland on the left, just like in WDW's MK.

Post by **subsonic** » Jun Wed 27, 2007 11:06 am

I can't believe nobody has mentioned Space Mountain!

DLR's is a lot better. It recently has upgraded audio, effects, and a redone track (same track pattern, just smoother)

Sheesh!

Addlema would be good for this as I took him to Disneyland for his first time three weeks ago. He's been to WDW plenty of times.

ldzny · Post by **ldzny** » Jun Wed 27, 2007 11:27 am

Toontown is different too... If you like the kids stuff, the go-coaster is fun but really short. Go when fireworks or a parade is on, they sometimes let you just sit and go around and around if there are no other takers.

Post by **addlema** » Jun Wed 27, 2007 5:06 pm

subsonic wrote:I can't believe nobody has mentioned Space Mountain!

DLR's is a lot better. It recently has upgraded audio, effects, and a redone track (same track pattern, just smoother)

Sheesh!

Addlema would be good for this as I took him to Disneyland for his first time three weeks ago. He's been to WDW plenty of times.

Yea, I'll post up my thoughts tonight or tommorow night.

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Jun Thu 28, 2007 12:40 pm

it's a small world has a much better facade in Disneyland and be sure to check out the topiary animals!

Fantasyland also has Pinocchio's Daring Journey.

Oh, and as js3901 mentioned the Tiki Room is not refurbished and as far as I'm concerned is much better than Disney World. It's a classic must see.

I almost forgot two things. First, you have to stop into the Disney Gallery above Pirates. Second, if it's running you might want to take a trip on the Sailing Ship Colombia.

mommyfor2 · Post by **mommyfor2** » Jun Thu 28, 2007 1:22 pm

Hey, besides all the attractions everyone mentioned above, don't forget to see the "Dreams Really Do Come True Fireworks. It is an awesome show. The best place to see it is right in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle at the HUB. Have a good time.

csquare77 · Post by **csquare77** » Jun Thu 28, 2007 2:52 pm

Hey thanks for all the pointers, I'm really looking forward to going, even though it's only going to be for a day. I don't go out to that part of the country that much.

Oh, I'll throw one in too, the monorail is a "ride" more them a transportation system, though it does service a hotel right?