Which Disney Rides are Best That are Found on Both Coasts?
Which Disney rides are best that you can find in both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort? In our first episode we discuss the differences between 10 iconic rides and which ones are best.
Small World
Stephen’s Pick: Anaheim
Paige’s Pick: Anaheim
Anaheim Pros: Mary Blair design, outdoor ride boarding, original ride from the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
Splash Mountain
Stephen’s Pick: Orlando
Paige’s Pick: Orlando
Orlando Pros: Double seats, great view of the castle.
Soarin’
Stephen’s Pick: Anaheim
Paige’s Pick: Orlando
Anaheim Pros: Airplane Hangar entrance, tucked into beautiful scenery, iconic part of DCA.
Orlando Pros: Nostalgia for Paige
Toy Story Mania
Stephen’s Pick: Anaheim
Paige’s Pick: Anaheim
Anaheim Pros: Boardwalk vibes, Mr. Potato Head interacting with guests outside, the midway themed queue.
Big Thunder Mountain
Stephen’s Pick: Orlando
Paige’s Pick: No opinion
Anaheim Pros: A little bit more of a “wild ride”, the queue is more interactive and interesting.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Stephen’s Pick: Orlando
Paige’s Pick: Orlando
Orlando Pros: More engaging line walkthrough, better themed ride entrance, less crowded than in Disneyland.
Star Tours
Stephen’s Pick: Orlando
Paige’s Pick: Orlando
Orlando Pros: AT-AT at entrance, Endor theme.
The Monorail
Stephen’s Pick: Anaheim
Paige’s Pick: Orlando
Anaheim Pros: Riding in the parks, getting dropped off in Downtown Disney, quicker way to exit the park at closing, quick access to Disneyland hotels.
Orlando Pros: The loop around Bay Lake, riding through the Contemporary, direct access to Tonga Toast (IYKYK), drops off at EPCOT.
Haunted Mansion
Stephen’s Pick: Anaheim
Paige’s Pick: Anaheim
Anaheim Pros: Classic part of the park, couples up with New Orleans Square, iconic architecture, Nightmare Before Christmas overlay.
Space Mountain
Stephen’s Pick: Anaheim
Paige’s Pick: Orlando
Anaheim Pros: Side-by-side seating, Hyperspace Mountain / Ghost Galaxy overlays.
Orlando Pros: Bobsled style seating, better queue experience.
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