HONEYMOON: Disneyland VS Disneyworld? You Vote!

Wait until you have kids...you'll have plenty of time for the Disney experience.

Florida is a svithole, more so in August. I would take Disneyland over Disneyworld any day, but for your honeymoon, go to Hawaii. You'll thank me later.

I am only 22 years old but have been to Disneyworld 7 times. Yes 7 times, my parents are lunatics. I have also been to Disneyland once. Please, I repeat, please do not go to Disneyland or Disneyworld for a honeymoon. Its not a good value: too expense, long lines, muggy in August. The best time to go to Disneyworld is in January after New Years anyway. Go somewhere exotic where instead of rushing to the next attraction you can relax with your spouse and appreciate each other. Hawaii (Kauai preferably), Bermuda, Yellowstone (if you are outdoorsy), etc. But please do not take your lover to a tourist trap like Disneyworld or Disneyland. Like a previous poster, you'll thank me later.

there is no reason to go to an expensive place in a horribly expensive state. There are many more worthwhile attractions in florida than the people's republic of california. be smart, you can make your dollars work harder in florida and probably see some more interesting things.

Sanibel Island, Florida. Then you can go get disneyfied all you want later.

I know everyone has very strong opinions on this but really? ..........

My fiance and I are not beach people, so Hawaii or any tropical location for that matter is out of the picture. This is solemnly a reason why we’re choosing the Magic Kingdom for our honeymoon.

Being now that you know this, what else can you suggest??

Disney World has much better marriage/honeymoon options, is nicer, and there's a lot more to do. Definitely go to Florida. Don't listen to the haterz telling you to go elsewhere, amusement parks are awesome--especially when they're paired with ultra-nice resorts.

I would agree with previous posters that either parks are not a good option for a honeymoon, unless you want feel like your time in the hotel room was the "best time." Either park in the summer is madness.

That said, my opinions:

Disneyland is simple and classic, but surrounded by crap and concrete. There is more to do, outside the park, being in the LA area, but that still (to me) isn't really honeymoon-worthy.

Disneyworld, in an ideal world, could make for an ok honeymoon; summer just isn't the right timing with tourists. There are endless attractions between all the parks and locales, and you can stay contained within the green(ish) compound your whole time. But... there are a million people there and it would be muggy as hell.

My vote: if you're not beach people, go to some of the national parks or something. Not Yosemite, Rushmore, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone (too busy) but find some off the beaten path and explore the beauty. Glacier, Olympic, Joshua Tree, Zion/Brice/Canyonlands, etc. etc. I had a buddy who did this for their (month-long) honeymoon roadtrip and loved it. Just an idea. All the beeestttt BRO

yup,i agree with u.

Go to Europe. Or even take a train across Canada, getting off in a few spots. Those are things you're less likely to do later in life.

I live in Florida, and did my honeymoon at WDW as a poor 23 year old many years ago. It is a great place for that...in the winter.

I think you are seriously underestimating how awful Orlando is going to feel in August, especially if you are from the west. I live in central Florida, I like WDW, and I would never go there in August. Hell, it's awful there in October.

Plus, you need to plan on lightning and rain every day from 2 to 4 pm. Every day.

Go to Europe. London (4 days), Paris (4 days), Florence (2 days), Venice (1 day) and Rome (4 days). You could even go to Euro Disney.

Flight tickets won't be as costly as the park itself, food, and hotel--if you plan on staying within the Disney bubble your entire visit.

If your budget is limited, I'd choose the CA park. If budget is not a factor, go to Florida for the whole experience. The difference is (if you're a Disney/Amusement Park fan) is a completely immersive experience in Florida vs. a more historic/sentimental experience in CA.

If you choose CA, consider delaying your trip to early Sept. Disneyland has a 1/2 marathon on labor day that is fun to particiate in, the weather has a tendancy to cool a bit by then, and then local schools go back to school after that weekend, so the parks are virtually vacant (or as vacant as you'll find a Disney Park)--meaning less wait for attractions.

I'd also give the CA park the nod for better running options around the park. CA has the Santa Anna River Trail relatively close to the park, which is a decent path (though urban) along a river that heads to the coast if you turn right, or eventually to the mountains if you turn left. There are also some large parks w/ grass soccer complexes and decent track facilities close by.

JulyGROOM wrote:

I know everyone has very strong opinions on this but really? ..........

My fiance and I are not beach people, so Hawaii or any tropical location for that matter is out of the picture. This is solemnly a reason why we’re choosing the Magic Kingdom for our honeymoon.

Being now that you know this, what else can you suggest??

For a HONEYMOON? I'm from Orange County, CA (home to Disneyland) and it's just not a place for a honeymoon unless you're a rabid fan of disney flicks (which, if you are, then by all means.)

DOn't do it.

Your time will be wasted because you'll find out that the best ride is the one in the bedroom.

Here is one of the features of Florida in August:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Andrew

Otherwise, look for highs in the low to mid 90s and lows around 78-80, dewpoint in the mid 70s, 90-100% humidity.

Disney World is the bomb!

Maui

Seriously man, as another married man. Do not do this. There are so many great places to go - for less money - than Disney World.

I have been married for 7 years and next year we are planning to take our 4 year old to Disney World in November. I know it will be fun but that is because I have a 4 year old.

If you are okay with flying across the country, go rent a nice house in Acadia National Park. Hell, go rent a nice house on Lake Champlain. Go to the mountains of North Carolina. Tahoe? Mammoth Lakes? NYC?

May I ask why you are not a "beach person?" Isn't that like saying that you don't "like food." Beaches come in all shapes and sizes, the appeal tends to be a relaxing atmosphere with the ability to wear little clothing and get wet. If you meant that you don't like big beach resorts, I am with you.

Orlando in the summer is like all of the bad aspects of the beach without any of the good.

Disneyland is out. That is like spending your honeymoon at Six Flags or the Great Mall of America.

Congrats on the marriage, but please listen to us.