I'm a regular at Disney World and Disneyland. Here are 12 things the Florida park does better.



Disney World has advantages over Disneyland.

Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida have annual passes.

The theme park in Florida has a lot of things to do.

The transportation makes it easier to get around at Disney World.

On-site resorts at Disney World are more affordable.

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort has a car.

The most cost-effective option for a midweek stay at Disneyland is at the three on-site resorts, which starts at $400 a night.

There are several budget-friendly options called "value resorts" at Disney World.

Disney's All-Star Resorts and Pop Century Resort can be found in the $100 range.

Disney World is the only place you can visit.

One of my favorite parks is Epcot.

Disney World is the only place in the world where you can experience the crown jewel of theme parks, and that is Epcot.

You can explore the past, present, and future at the park, which is all about innovation and imagination.

You can travel the world in a day in the park's World showcase, which features 11 themed pavilions to countries around the globe.

You can drink in Florida.

Carly Caramanna is a Disney fan.

The 11 pavilions at the World showcase offer a variety of tastes and sights. Epcot guests who are 21 and older drink around the world.

Before visiting Italy, you should drink Mezcal in Mexico. In a matter of minutes, you could be drinking a beer with friends in the United Kingdom.

Disneyland's is a different place than Disney World's castle.

Cinderella Castle is larger.

Cinderella Castle is larger than Disneyland when you enter Main Street USA at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle is 77 feet tall, while Cinderella Castle is 189 feet tall.

There are many activities at Disney World.

Disney World has two water parks.

Disney World's main draw is its four theme parks, but there are many other things to do.

You could explore other parts of the property without ever visiting a theme park.

Even if you're not staying on the property, resort-hopping is still open to everyone.

Disney World has a lot of entertainment.

There are small entertainment experiences.

Disney World has an entertainment element. There are a lot of different experiences, from Disney films to roaming musicians.

The performers who have been with the Disney World experience for decades are my favorites.

At Disney's Port Orleans Resort, Mariachi Cobre fills the Mexico pavilion with traditional folk music and Yehaa Bob plays the piano at night.

Disney World has the best table-service restaurants.

Dinner at Trattoria al Forno at Disney.

Disney World has better table-service dining than Disneyland.

There are hundreds of options, from upscale meals to dinner shows.

Topolino's Terrace, Flavors of the Riviera, and The Hollywood Brown Derby are some of the biggest stand-outs.

The food festivals at Disney World are better.

Every year, there are four major festivals at Epcot.

Since the 1990s, Epcot has been the leader in large-scale food festivals.

The annual festivals bring in top talent from the food and beverage worlds and showcase culturally inspired offerings at dozens of outdoor kitchens.

Disneyland has food festivals throughout the year.

Disney World has some unique attractions.

There are a lot of attractions in Toy Story Land.

There are better versions of classic attractions at Disney World, like Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Slinky Dog Dash, that you can't find at Disneyland.

Peter Pan's Flight is a better attraction at both parks than at Disney World.

The queue at Star Tours: The Adventures Continue was very well-themed and it was executed better on the East Coast.

Disney World feels like its own city with multiple transportation options.

There are boats between Hollywood Studios and the park.

Disney World feels like its own city, and thanks to an extensive transportation network, you can stay in that bubble throughout your stay.

Disney World has a wide range of options, including buses, boats, and gondolas.

Disney World is a great place to eat.

Caramanna has a restaurant called La Cava del Tequila.

Disney World is a place where you can eat. The property is home to a number of top restaurants and bars, including one that has ties to Neil Patrick Harris.

Celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto, James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés, and celebrity chef Guy Fieri are just a few of the celebrity chefs.

Downtown Disney in California is not close to Disney Springs.

Carly Caramanna is at a restaurant in Disney Springs.

Disneyland's shopping-and-entertainment district, Downtown Disney, is close to the park but smaller than Disney World's Disney Springs.

Disney Springs is home to dozens of dining options, retail stores, the largest Disney merchandise store in the world, and even a Cirque du Soleil theater.

Movie theaters, bowling alleys, and live performances can be found in the free-to-visit district.

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