So you’ve decided: You’re doing Disney this year. Good choice. But which park is best suited for you, Disneyland in Anaheim, California or Disney World in Orlando, Florida? Check out this Disney infographic to see which pair of mouse ears fits best. Orbitz breaks down the best of both worlds to help make the Disneyland vs Disney World comparison easier.
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First, size. There’s no comparison here – Disney World is 40 square miles, roughly the size of San Francisco! But the smaller size of Disneyland makes it much more navigable, especially with little ones.
Second, themes. If you’re looking to “drink around the world” at Epcot and come face-to-face with rhinos at Animal Kingdom, Disney World all the way. But if Indiana Jones and the Matterhorn is more your style, the choice is Disneyland.
The average daily temp seems to favor Orlando, but Southern California gets far less rainfall per year, plus it’s not nearly as humid. And it’s Southern California.
If you’re looking for adventure that extends farther than Mickey’s home, Anaheim is the big winner. Orange County boasts California’s incredible coastline, making it the perfect jump-off point for a side trip to Los Angeles, San Diego or even Mexico.
And now, maybe most importantly, average wait times during peak hours:
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: 32-46 minutes at Disneyland, 72-120 minutes at Disney World
Haunted Mansion: 36-46 minutes at Disneyland, 59-90 mins at Disney World
Pirates of the Caribbean: 24-37 minutes at Disneyland, 59-95 minutes at Disney World
Lastly, hotels. Disney World is bigger, so it just has more. Disneyland has three choices for accommodations, while Disney World offers more than two dozen.
