Help me talk my sister into WDW instead of DL!
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coastgirl · 07-21-2006, 11:03 AM

Ok, she lives in British Columbia (north of WA state) and could potentially drive to DL. At the least, the flight is shorter and cheaper, and she is pretty concerned about deep-vien thrombosis (had an ugly clotting problem that landed her in hospital a few years ago after a long drive). I have never been to DL, but really want to go back to WDW this winter, and would really like them to join us! (Her partner has been to DL as a child, but neither have any experience since.) Their dd is 9.

Oh, editing to add, she has mobility problems, severe arthritis (and a replaced knee, and on the waitlist for the other one...). I don't know if one resort is better than another for those with mobility issues.

...So, not to slag DL, but help me out here! Or tell me if I'm being selfish and should just send them off to DL...

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bradk · 07-21-2006, 11:20 AM

personally, I'd join them at DL.

if you think any place you've ever been is magical, then you've never been to DL.

jimmymac · 07-21-2006, 11:52 AM

Another vote to join them in DL

**Caldercup** · 07-21-2006, 12:46 PM

Both resorts are geared for folks with mobility problems -- WDW might have a slight edge on the technology side, but it's soooo much larger that it kind of cancels out any advantage.

I'd go and try Disneyland -- it's really, really wonderful and so magical to walk where Walt walked.

Eileen

IdahoDisneyMom · 07-21-2006, 01:06 PM

If you've never been to DL you should give it a try. It's a really magical place, especially if you've never been. DL Resort is much smaller than WDW, but DL itself is much bigger than MK is. If you go in the winter to CA you'll still have great weather, and less crowds, especially if you can go when kids are in school. Check out the DL Passporter, I bet you'll be pleasantly suprised!!

**LizardCop** · 07-21-2006, 01:35 PM

[b]It sounds like she's not saying she prefers DL over WDW, but she has valid medical concerns to deal with. Personally, I wouldn't try to talk anyone into taking a long flight with those medical issues. It's uncomfortable on a long flight for healthy people, imagine how painful it could be for her...

As for DL or WDW, until you've experienced them both you can't rate one over the other [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

They both are great, and each has advantages/disadvantages over the other.

I would go to DL with family members (or even without them) in a heartbeat!!!

bradk · 07-21-2006, 01:57 PM

poor OP looking for the WDW sympathizers [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

coastgirl · 07-21-2006, 02:34 PM

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poor OP looking for the WDW sympathizers [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Yes, I'm surprised! I guess I thought the enthusiasm I see here was more specific!

As for me, I'm not ready yet to try DL, if it is anything like the learning curve for WDW. We just completed our first trip and feel like we'll have a much better vacation next time around...Maybe it wouldn't be so bad, if things work the same as at WDW, like the EMHs and fastpasses and ADRs and such? Also I really want to get back to KSC!

As far as the flight goes, I guess she'll have to look at the routing and consult her doc. I was thinking the chance of a direct flt from her location to Fl would be pretty low, and she'd have an opportunity to move around during the connection. BUT if DL really is as magical, then maybe I am being selfish in trying to talk them into WDW. Sigh.

LuvMinnie · 07-21-2006, 02:37 PM

Sounds like you really had you heart set on WDW. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/082502yes_prv.gif[/img]
I understand, and you could still take a trip with a friend. As for your sister I'd join in and visit DL. As others have said, you haven't been there & exploring a different Disney park can't be bad at all. I think you'll enjoy it. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

bradk · 07-21-2006, 02:37 PM

FPs are basically identical (rides that have them vary somewhat though).

they have ADRs, only they're still called PS's and it's 60 days out in most cases. and they have Early Entry at DL which is available certain days of the week.

IdahoDisneyMom · 07-21-2006, 05:17 PM

DL itself is larger than MK, but the whole DL resort including DCA and DTD is much easier to navigate than WDW. There's a reason they call FL "the World". I think you'd find CA and DL magical, and take much less of a learning curve, especially if you don't go in the peak season.

Let us know what you decide to do!!

**chezp** · 07-22-2006, 05:01 AM

I would head for Disneyland - it's well worth a visit and there's nowhere else in the world where you can walk where Walt did. It's a very magical place and a lot more compact than WDW, so it might help with her mobility issues.

KathyL · 07-22-2006, 06:20 AM

I had the opportunity to visit DL last November while I was attending a conference in Anaheim. Even after having been to WDW many times, I fell in love with DL and California Adventure and would go back there in a flash. It just seemed so magical. Now, if only the flight wasn't so long from the East Coast...airline prices are actually better to fly coast to coast right now than going from Connecticut to Orlando!

KathyL [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

simbarel · 07-22-2006, 11:55 AM

I can sympathize with your "learning curve" and can see why you'd be anxious to test out your new-found WDW skills. We're visiting WDW for the 5th time in 4 years and I'm only just now feeling like I'm ready to venture out into other D-lands. And I can understand how you'd love to travel with your loved ones too. From what others are saying, DL sounds like it'd be better for your sister's health so you may just end up on separate vacations. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/luck.gif[/img]

coastgirl · 07-22-2006, 08:57 PM

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From what others are saying, DL sounds like it'd be better for your sister's health so you may just end up on separate vacations. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/luck.gif[/img]

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Yep. Sigh. I think I'll have to back off. My one ace in the hole though is that she would love the Kennedy Space Centre even more than I do; she had the original Apollo scrapbooks in our family, and really was the one that got me interested. So, I may just shamelessly talk up how much we are looking forward to a longer visit at KSC...But in the end I'll have to encourage her to do what's best for her family from all the angles.