Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next?

Nancywitt · 04-08-2007, 09:00 AM

My husband is a Disney nut (that's why I love him so). We went to WDW in February and thought that would be in for the school year (we can only take the kids out for 10 days). But while we were there, it snowed in Pittsburgh and school was cancelled for three days. Now we have our three days back, and Mark wants to go to a Disney park.

Here is my dilemma: We have only been to DL twice, since it is a long plane ride. But lately I have been wanting to go back after reading the new Disney biography. My husband flies for JetBlue, so we can fly for free on that airline and USAirways (he use to fly for them too). The USAirways flight won't work for us, so we could fly to JKF from Pittsburgh (1 1/2 hours) and then JKF to LA (6 1/12 hours). That would be a total of 8 hours. Now, we could fly over the Atlantic and get to DLP in that time. We have been there once last year in February. But it was so cold that I don't want to go at that time again. We would leave arrive on Mother's Day but would have to return on Wednesday. This would not give us much time and I would really want to spend some time in Paris this trip.

So, what would you do?

NickCharles · 04-08-2007, 09:31 AM

Go to Disneyland Paris, is what I would do personally.

By they way, JFK-LAX is only a 5 hour to 5 1/2 hour flight, depending on the jet stream.

However, jetBlue does fly A320's, which are slower planes than the 757's that UA flies and the 767's that AA flies, so it could take longer on B6 to get to BUR or LGB or ONT. I've only done JFK-OAK and JFK-SMF on B6.

J9000 · 04-08-2007, 10:39 AM

its a ton of travelling for 2 days, that said, day in paris day in the park could be done.

Look at what you want to do in the parks and the surrounding areas as well as the other finiancial implications involved ( hotels, food, exchange rates etc) that will be the kicker

french schools are in so it will be busy but not hide in fetal position busy

personally i would go to cali, as the dollar euro exchange rate is hideous for you at the moment, ( that said for me, very good!)

TDR_Fan · 04-08-2007, 11:02 AM

I would go to Disneyland Paris since they are celebrating their 15th Anniversary right now. Plus you've already visited Disneyland twice. However, visiting Disneyland means that you would at least get a decent second gate and not something like Walt Disney Studios.

NickCharles · 04-08-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TDR_Fan

However, visiting Disneyland means that you would at least get a decent second gate and not something like Walt Disney Studios.

Well I don't know about calling DCA decent....I guess it's all relative.

TDR_Fan · 04-08-2007, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NickCharles

Well I don't know about calling DCA decent....I guess it's all relative.

Compared to Walt Disney Studios, California Adventure is very much a decent second gate. However, it is still near the bottom of the list of best second gates.

pussnboots · 04-08-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TDR_Fan

Compared to Walt Disney Studios, California Adventure is very much a decent second gate. However, it is still near the bottom of the list of best second gates.

It would be the worst if it hadn't been for the WDS. But they're both bad. Pigs is pigs.

NickCharles · 04-08-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TDR_Fan

Compared to Walt Disney Studios, California Adventure is very much a decent second gate. However, it is still near the bottom of the list of best second gates.

Yeah, that's why I said it's all relative! DCA is "decent" relative to WDSP.

Disney Vault · 04-08-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pussnboots

It would be the worst if it hadn't been for the WDS. But they're both bad. Pigs is pigs.

I would take DCA over Disney MGM Studios anyday.

NickCharles · 04-08-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Disney Vault

I would take DCA over Disney MGM Studios anyday.

Disney-MGM or Walt Disney Studios Paris? WDSP is what is being talked about here, not Disney-MGM.

Disney Analyst · 04-08-2007, 01:47 PM

i would take DCA over WDSP and Disney-MGM combinbed any day.

TDR_Fan · 04-08-2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NickCharles

Yeah, that's why I said it's all relative! DCA is "decent" relative to WDSP.

I know what you meant. I was agreeing with your statement, not disagreeing with it.

Nancywitt · 04-08-2007, 05:34 PM

WDSP is pretty bad, but they are trying to add new things to it to make it better. You have to give them credit for that. And, everything always seems better when spoken in French.

TDLFAN · 04-08-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancywitt

So, what would you do?

Tokyo Disney Resort, hands down. Disney theme park experiences do not get better than in Tokyo.

TDR_Fan · 04-08-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TDLFAN

Tokyo Disney Resort, hands down. Disney theme park experiences do not get better than in Tokyo.

04-08-2007, 09:00 AM	#1
Nancywitt Faith, Trust & Pixie dust Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania6-5000 Posts: 2,956	Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next? My husband is a Disney nut (that's why I love him so). We went to WDW in February and thought that would be in for the school year (we can only take the kids out for 10 days). But while we were there, it snowed in Pittsburgh and school was cancelled for three days. Now we have our three days back, and Mark wants to go to a Disney park. Here is my dilemma: We have only been to DL twice, since it is a long plane ride. But lately I have been wanting to go back after reading the new Disney biography. My husband flies for JetBlue, so we can fly for free on that airline and USAirways (he use to fly for them too). The USAirways flight won't work for us, so we could fly to JKF from Pittsburgh (1 1/2 hours) and then JKF to LA (6 1/12 hours). That would be a total of 8 hours. Now, we could fly over the Atlantic and get to DLP in that time. We have been there once last year in February. But it was so cold that I don't want to go at that time again. We would leave arrive on Mother's Day but would have to return on Wednesday. This would not give us much time and I would really want to spend some time in Paris this trip. So, what would you do? __________________

04-08-2007, 09:31 AM	#2
NickCharles Banned User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,478	Re: Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next? Go to Disneyland Paris, is what I would do personally. By they way, JFK-LAX is only a 5 hour to 5 1/2 hour flight, depending on the jet stream. However, jetBlue does fly A320's, which are slower planes than the 757's that UA flies and the 767's that AA flies, so it could take longer on B6 to get to BUR or LGB or ONT. I've only done JFK-OAK and JFK-SMF on B6. Last edited by NickCharles; 04-08-2007 at 09:40 AM.

04-08-2007, 10:39 AM	#3
J9000 Plastic Monkey Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire! Posts: 377	Re: Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next? its a ton of travelling for 2 days, that said, day in paris day in the park could be done. Look at what you want to do in the parks and the surrounding areas as well as the other finiancial implications involved ( hotels, food, exchange rates etc) that will be the kicker french schools are in so it will be busy but not hide in fetal position busy personally i would go to cali, as the dollar euro exchange rate is hideous for you at the moment, ( that said for me, very good!) __________________ We Play Rock and Roll

04-08-2007, 11:02 AM	#4
TDR_Fan Tokyo Disney Resort is #1 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,141	Re: Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next? I would go to Disneyland Paris since they are celebrating their 15th Anniversary right now. Plus you've already visited Disneyland twice. However, visiting Disneyland means that you would at least get a decent second gate and not something like Walt Disney Studios. __________________ ~ Tokyo DisneySea’s Arabian Coast at nighttime ~ Last edited by TDR_Fan; 04-09-2007 at 01:19 PM. Reason: A little typo

04-08-2007, 01:47 PM	#11
Disney Analyst Behind the refurb walls.. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 6,912	Re: Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next? i would take DCA over WDSP and Disney-MGM combinbed any day. __________________ Evan There are bridges you cross, you didn't know you crossed until you crossed

04-08-2007, 05:34 PM	#13
Nancywitt Faith, Trust & Pixie dust Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania6-5000 Posts: 2,956	Re: Disneyland Paris or Disneyland California? Where should I go next? WDSP is pretty bad, but they are trying to add new things to it to make it better. You have to give them credit for that. And, everything always seems better when spoken in French. __________________

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