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Disneyland or Disney World
Get your bearings so you can decide between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. We provide the framework to guide you through the different aspects of each resort so you can determine which ones are of greatest importance to your family.
Our tool works a little differently from the standard quizzes. We understand that values and priorities are weighted differently both between values, and between families. You will find many of the questions ask you to rank each item on a scale, so we can prioritize what matters most to you.
Now, let's get started exploring which Disney vacation destination is right for you!
Find Your Bearings
- 1Your motivations for the trip
- 2Your situation: getting there, trip length, budget, and more
- 3What your family values, and how much
- 4How it all balances, with both resorts side by side
- 5A printable to keep, sent to your inbox
Already booked your trip? The Disney Budget Framework is the place to start.
What are your motivations for taking this trip?
Pick as many as you like, and add your own at the bottom of the page.
Which resort is easier for your family to get to?
Importance to our family
How many days are you planning to spend at Disney?
Importance to our family
Which resort fits your budget better?
Where you would stay
Disneyland
Three Disney hotels, plus Good Neighbor hotels nearby.
$2,000 to $5,000 Hotel and tickets for a family of four, 4 nights, 3 park days
- Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Disneyland Hotel
- Pixar Place Hotel
- Good Neighbor Hotels, Disney-approved but not Disney-run
Walt Disney World
More than twenty Disney hotels, available in five tiers.
$3,000 to $8,500 Hotel and tickets for a family of four, 6 nights, 4 park days
- Deluxe Villas
- Deluxe Resort Hotels
- Moderate Resort Hotels
- Value Resort Hotels
- Campgrounds
Importance to our family
Which resort has better weather for when you want to travel?
Disneyland month by month
| Month | Average high (°F)High °F | Average low (°F)Low °F | Humidity | Rainy daysRain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69° | 46° | 50% | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 69° | 48° | 51% | 5 |
| MarchMar | 71° | 52° | 53% | 2 |
| AprilApr | 74° | 54° | 47% | 2 |
| MayMay | 76° | 58° | 49% | <1 |
| JuneJun | 79° | 63° | 48% | <1 |
| JulyJul | 84° | 66° | 47% | <1 |
| AugustAug | 87° | 66° | 44% | <1 |
| SeptemberSep | 85° | 65° | 44% | <1 |
| OctoberOct | 80° | 58° | 43% | 1 |
| NovemberNov | 74° | 51° | 42% | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 68° | 46° | 46% | 3 |
Temperatures and rain: NOAA Climate Normals. Humidity: ERA5 reanalysis.
Walt Disney World month by month
| Month | Average high (°F)High °F | Average low (°F)Low °F | Humidity | Rainy daysRain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 72° | 50° | 57% | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75° | 52° | 55% | 4 |
| MarchMar | 79° | 56° | 48% | 4 |
| AprilApr | 84° | 61° | 47% | 4 |
| MayMay | 88° | 66° | 47% | 6 |
| JuneJun | 91° | 72° | 60% | 12 |
| JulyJul | 92° | 73° | 64% | 12 |
| AugustAug | 92° | 74° | 66% | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 90° | 72° | 66% | 9 |
| OctoberOct | 85° | 66° | 60% | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 78° | 58° | 57% | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 74° | 53° | 59% | 4 |
Temperatures and rain: NOAA Climate Normals. Humidity: ERA5 reanalysis.
Importance to our family
Are you venturing outside of Disney?
Nearby Attractions
Disneyland
| Place | Drive | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Knott's Berry Farm | 15 min | 7 |
| Huntington Beach | 31 min | 16 |
| Griffith Observatory | 51 min | 36 |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | 52 min | 37 |
| Santa Monica Pier | 56 min | 42 |
| LEGOLAND California | 82 min | 65 |
Driving times vary based on traffic.
Walt Disney World
| Place | Drive | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Orlando Resort | 26 min | 14 |
| Orlando Science Center | 36 min | 23 |
| LEGOLAND Florida | 52 min | 35 |
| Kennedy Space Center | 85 min | 63 |
| Cocoa Beach | 93 min | 70 |
| Clearwater Beach | 120 min | 94 |
Driving times vary based on traffic.
Importance to our family
Are there any of Disney's special events you are hoping to attend?
Disneyland
Other events
- Dia de los Muertos Aug to Nov 2026
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Aug to Oct 2026
- Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Aug to Oct 2026 · Separate ticket
- Plaza de la Familia Aug to Nov 2026
- Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Oct 2026 · Separate ticket
- Disney Festival of Holidays Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
- Holidays at Disneyland Resort Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
- D23 Day At Disney Dates not announced yet · Separate ticket
- Disney California Food & Wine Festival Dates not announced yet
- Disney On The Yard Dates not announced yet
- Disneyland 70th Birthday Celebration Dates not announced yet
- Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite Dates not announced yet
- Disneyland After Dark: Pride Night Dates not announced yet · Separate ticket
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Night Dates not announced yet · Separate ticket
- Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts Night Dates not announced yet
- Lunar New Year Festival Dates not announced yet
Walt Disney World
Other events
- Disney After Hours at Epcot Jan to Aug 2027 · Separate ticket
- Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios Jan to Aug 2027 · Separate ticket
- Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park Jan to Jul 2027 · Separate ticket
- Epcot Festival of Arts Jan to Mar 2027
- runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Jan 2027 · Separate ticket
- runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Feb to Mar 2027 · Separate ticket
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Mar to May 2027
- Eat to the Beat Aug to Nov 2026
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Aug to Nov 2026
- Halloween Time at the Walt Disney World Resort Aug to Oct 2026
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Aug to Oct 2026 · Separate ticket
- Disney Jollywood Nights Nov 2026 to Jan 2027 · Separate ticket
- Epcot Festival of the Holidays Nov to Dec 2026
- Holidays at Disney World 2026 Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Nov to Dec 2026 · Separate ticket
- Cool Kid Summer Dates not announced yet
- H2O Glow After Hours Dates not announced yet · Separate ticket
Importance to our family
Parks & Lands
How important are each of these to your group? Select the Skip option if they are not important at all.
- Classic Disney nostalgia and the original Main Street U.S.A. Disneyland
- Castle
- Avengers Campus Disneyland
- Cars Land Disneyland
- EPCOT Walt Disney World
- Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World
- Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World
Rides & Experiences
How important are each of these to your group? Select the Skip option if they are not important at all.
- Pool Time at the Resort Both
- Miniature Golf Walt Disney World
- Water Parks Walt Disney World
- Character Meet-and-Greets Both
- Thrill Rides Walt Disney World
- Classic Dark Rides Disneyland
- Golf Walt Disney World
- Days away from the parks Both
Do any of these apply to your group?
Check all that apply.
Hotels and dining
How important are each of these to your group? Select the Skip option if they are not important at all.
- Staying at a Disney hotel Both
- Budget-Friendly Disney Hotels Walt Disney World
- Character Dining Both
- Longer Park Hours Disneyland
Getting Around
How important are each of these to your group? Select the Skip option if they are not important at all.
- Walkability Disneyland
- Riding the Monorail Both
- Riding the Skyliner Walt Disney World
- Boat Transportation Walt Disney World
- Disney Bus Transportation Walt Disney World
- Parking Lot Tram Both
What else matters to your family?
Add anything important to you that we haven't asked about yet.
Which resort does it point to?
Importance to our family
How your family's values balance
This picture comes entirely from your answers. Go back and change anything, and it updates.
Disneyland
Walt Disney World
True at Both
Disneyland and Walt Disney World, side by side
✦ Highlighted rows are the ones that mattered to you the most.
| The resorts | Disneyland | Walt Disney World |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anaheim, California | Near Orlando, Florida |
| Size and layout | Two theme parks, the Downtown Disney District, and three Disney hotels, all within easy walking distance of each other. | Roughly the size of San Francisco, with four theme parks, two water parks, and resorts spread across the property. |
| Theme parks | Disneyland and Disney California Adventure | Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom |
| Castle | Sleeping Beauty Castle | Cinderella Castle |
| How many days | Two parks, so two full days covers both, and three days ensures a less pressured visit. | A week at Walt Disney World will satisfy the main attractions, but always leaves guests wanting more. |
| Beyond the parks | ||
| Water parks and golf | No water parks or golf at the resort. | Two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, two miniature golf courses, and golf. |
| Shopping and dining districts | The Downtown Disney District, open to everyone with no park ticket needed. | Disney Springs and Disney's BoardWalk, open to everyone with no park ticket needed. |
| Hotels | ||
| Disney hotels | Three: the Disneyland Hotel, the Grand Californian, and Pixar Place. | A plethora of resorts from budget to Deluxe. |
| Getting around | ||
| Transportation | Walking is often the fastest way. The Monorail runs from Downtown Disney into Tomorrowland, a tram runs from the parking structures, and shuttles run from the Toy Story Parking Area. | Free buses connect everything (plan about an hour per trip), plus the Monorail, the Skyliner, boats, walking paths, and paid Minnie Van rides. |
| With young children | Usually easier logistically. The parks are walkable from most nearby hotels, so an afternoon break in the room costs minutes rather than an hour on a bus. | More designed specifically for young children, but every return to the hotel is a journey. Families who do well there tend to plan around the transportation. |
| Tickets and booking | ||
| Park reservations | Most ticket types still require a theme park reservation for each park day. | For date-based tickets, theme park reservations are generally no longer required. |
| Dining reservations open | 60 days before arrival, at 6:00 am Pacific. | 60 days before check-in, at 6:00 am Eastern. Resort guests can book up to 10 days of dining at once. |
| Lightning Lane Multi Pass | The first Lightning Lane is booked at park entry, and the next two hours later. | Up to three Lightning Lanes can be booked ahead of time, and a new one can be booked each time one is used. |
| Learning curve | Fewer moving parts, and more of the trip can be decided on the day. | More systems running at once: four parks, a transportation network, and more booking windows that open earlier and matter more. |
| Cost | A shorter trip with fewer hotel nights usually totals less. | A longer trip usually totals more, even when the daily costs are similar. |
Take it with you
We'll email you a printable with your motivations and how your values balance, so you can share it with everyone coming along.