Which Is Better – Pirates of the Caribbean DL or WDW?

“Pirates” at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Since this week marks the 50th anniversary of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean, we thought we would pose the question of “which is better,” to see if there is an answer. A favorite attraction among many Disney park guests (us included), Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean has been taking people to an underground world since March 18, 1967, opening just a few months after Walt’s passing.  (It is rumored that Walt’s favorite ride was whichever one he was currently working on – so this could be said to be his last favorite).  With the addition of Walt Disney World, another version of this attraction opened in late 1973 in the Magic Kingdom.

There are fans of each park that insist that their favorite is the best.  So with that, we will try to compare the POTC attractions and see if there really is a better version.

Entry into the attraction:  At Disneyland, most of the queue is Continue Reading →

Main Street Electrical Parade Home Again

Disneyland Main Street Electrical Parade

Like a long lost family member, we waited anxiously for its return.  Then it happened.  With the albeit temporary homecoming, we had an opportunity to experience Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade in its original location, Disneyland.  It has been 21 years since it left this park (although it had a run from 2001 to 2010 on the California Adventure side).

We celebrated Debbie’s birthday with a Main Street Electrical Light Parade Dinner package at the Blue Bayou restaurant which was a full three course meal that included a starter, entrée and dessert.  This is a prix fixe option that includes some of the best menu options (surf & turf, filet mignon, etc) all for one price.  At the end of Continue Reading →