What makes Disney parks special for you?

[aqualiv]

Disney is extra, it�s top of its game
The attention to detail, the staff, the food, the cleanliness, the theming

[vampiress88]

It�s just that happy feeling you get. It�s even better with the kids

[nats1211]

For me it�s that all encompassing feeling, when you step on to Main Street/ up to the tree of life/through the globe/on to the �lot� I just feel a surge of happiness, then you look around and can see everyone feeling it too.

[Dizzny Momma]

My first visit to Walt Disney World was in Spring 2000 (I had my 50th birthday in the previous October) and I was in awe of everything. I shed more than one tear on my first firework display in Magic Kingdom and at Epcot. Age is no barrier when you are there you can be as young as you want and no one cares because that's how they feel too. The cares and worries of the world just vanish from your mind. Thankfully I have managed to return every 5 years since then, still shedding tears, and will be doing so again this year to celebrate my 70th and I hope I am able to be there when I turn 75. It really is a most Magical Place, but that's my opinion of course
Margaret

[adreamisawish]

American hospitality combined with Disney�s attention to detail, story, nostalgia and immersion.

[tink111]

The feeling you get when you walk through the gates and you hear the music and see the castle ... it is a place to let go and enjoy. Really is the happiest place on earth!

[Nimbus]

Originally Posted by YLL

I know, I know... there are plenty of other theme parks out there. But for most of them, I'm happy to visit once - a great, fun day but that's about it.

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For me, I'm happy to revisit other theme parks as well. Here in the UK I've visited Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Gulliver's World multiple times and enjoyed them. I've visited Portaventura in Spain multiple times as well. They are all enjoyable and I've had just as good a time at, say, Portaventura as I have had at WDW.

Originally Posted by YLL

But what is it about Disney parks (WDW or elsewhere) that makes you want to go back again despite the eye watering cost?

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The reason we spend thousands on a trip to Orlando is because there are loads of theme parks in the area - far more than anywhere else. Seven main parks, four or five water parks, and that's not including those in Tampa. There's enough to easily keep you busy for 2 weeks or longer.

However, the reason I like WDW more than the others is because the WDW parks are better than the rest. The theming is better, the atmosphere is better, the hospitality is (usually) better. The Universal parks are almost as good though.

Plus, there's an element of nostalgia - not just with visiting WDW but with visiting Orlando in general. Having said that, there's nostalgia in visiting the other parks elsewhere as well. It's just different nostalgia.

[YLL]

Originally Posted by Nimbus

The reason we spend thousands on a trip to Orlando is because there are loads of theme parks in the area - far more than anywhere else. Seven main parks, four or five water parks, and that's not including those in Tampa. There's enough to easily keep you busy for 2 weeks or longer.

However, the reason I like WDW more than the others is because the WDW parks are better than the rest. The theming is better, the atmosphere is better, the hospitality is (usually) better. The Universal parks are almost as good though.

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Agree 100% with this!

However for me, I could not say I've had as much as a good time visiting for instance Alton Towers. I can't comment about Port Aventura as I have not been there - looks fun though.

[minnie 12]

I agree with all comments it is the most wonderful place we have ever been can�t wait to go back

[Nimbus]

Originally Posted by YLL

Agree 100% with this!

However for me, I could not say I've had as much as a good time visiting for instance Alton Towers. I can't comment about Port Aventura as I have not been there - looks fun though.

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It's actually a few years since I've been to Alton Towers. However, for a day out it used to be fun and I enjoyed it. I celebrated my 40th birthday there!

However, I could not spend 2 weeks there though. Mind you, if Orlando only had one Disney theme park then I don't think I'd spend two weeks there either. In fact, I probably wouldn't visit Orlando if there was just one theme park there.