slo’s FRIDAY 9/20 poll - Disney Parks

[slo]

Many of us here have been to one or more Disney Parks - they are the happiest places on earth after all . And…for many of us, we’ve been more than once. So let’s talk Disney Parks today…..

Which Disney Parks have you been to?
How many times have you been to Disney Parks?
(multiple choice)

*No “other” today - no need for one.

*If you ever want to visit Tokyo Disneyland and Shanghai Disneyland, without actually going, watch Mammoth Club on YouTube - their videos are great and show you the grounds, rides and food - very good videos!



For Me……Sadly, I’ve only been to WDW. One week, in the next 10 years, I’d really like us to go to Disneyland. I’ve been to WDW over 15 times, starting in 1976 when I was 5 years old.

 

[CynBeth]

I have been to WDW a lot of times. Disneyland twice. Disneyland Paris once.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I have been to WDW twice myself... I have some serious catching up to do!

 

[WDWEPCOT]

WDW tons of times would love to go to Disneyland and see things on the West Cosst

 

[kanerf]

First went to Disneyland as a kid in 1969. We were living in AZ at the time, so it was not too far. Would not visit WDW until the 1980's and now I usually go three times a year.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Disneyland many times. Dad and I, God willing, are so looking forward to our trip next May

 

[Kitty 34]

Only WDW. My oldest DS went to Disneyland Paris when he was an exchange student.

 

[Rogue1677x]

I've been to WDW somewhere in the 12-15 visit range, but can't really remember exactly. I've been to Disneyland twice, and then Disneyland Paris twice. I've also been to Tokyo Disney once, 30 years ago when I was on high school summer break and a friend's family treated me to a 6 week trip around Japan.

 

[Babs Johnson]

You forgot Hong Kong Disney I was there once,

Anaheim parks about 6 or 7 times.

Orlando parks perhaps 10 to 12 times

 

[Meriweather]

Disneyland....many, many times. Starting in 1957. We lived in CA, but Northern, so it didn't happen too often. As an adult more. Lived in WA and AZ. We go 3 trips a year every other year. Next trip November with DD.

WDW more than 30. Started in 1990 when DD went to Junior Olympics in St. Petersburg.
Then again the next year when she went to Tallahassee.
We go 3 times a year every other year. Next trip Dec. with DH.

Bought DVC on both coasts.

DH has also been to Hong Kong Disney when on a business trip.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Disneyland Paris was my introduction to it all. Went on a day trip when son was around 10 y/o.

Next time was at WDW, 20 odd years later, with his daughter and the man who was blissfully happy to stop camping. Became an at least twice a year excursion for five straight years.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Have only been to WDW in Florida, but I've been lucky to visit nine times over the years.

 

[Skywalker3]

I probably should pick Disneyland too, but now it's like that 1 day we had there never happened, it was such a blur. One day in 2002.....I really, really want to go back,.
WDW, lost count. Between 20-30 times, going in a couple weeks, and went earlier this year for Spring break. We will probably will take a break for a while from WDW though, try some new places.
Would LOOOOOVE a trip to Tokyo Disney.

 

[Moliphino]

WDW - 31? I think
Disneyland - 4
DLP - 2

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I've only been to WDW
I'm in the 11-15 range. I've actually lost count of trips and feel very fortunate to say that!

My dream resort to visit would be Shanghai!

 

[MGMmjl]

WDW 11 times. I've never been to any of the other Disney parks/resorts, but hopefully one day!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I've been to WDW more times than I can count. We're getting close to 4 decades of visits (since my parents waited until my younger brother was a good age). It helped that I was a FL resident for several years and my parents and brother's family are still in FL. It makes it a good place to meet up. During my FL years, WDW was an easy day trip. When we road trip to see family, it's not uncommon for us to pop in for a meal inside the bubble or some kind of special event before motoring on to south FL (or home). DD15s softball travels almost landed us in the area last year, but they shifted us to something with better exposure a few weeks out. Sadly, the closest I'll get in the near future is the St. Pete/Clearwater area. We MAY have time Sunday night since the best flight pricing out of Tampa was crack of dawn on Monday, but we'll see. I made the drive several times when my parents lived in the St. Pete Beach area, but I may not be up for it with all of the travel.

Disneyland is 3x for me. This past summer, softball brought us to SoCal for an extended period. We had no lodging mandates, so I booked a DLR Good Neighbor that was right on the edge of property and walking distance to pretty much everything (although, we did use the trams at the Disney parking garage next door a few times and used the DTD monorail drop off spot near the DLR Hotel once). Our hotel parking area was directly aligned with the back of Toontown, so we had an incredible view of the big fireworks for nearly 2 weeks straight.

We had the opportunity to go to DLP...although, I think it was EuroDisney back then. We were finishing our 3 week tour of Europe in Paris. Our excursion options one of the days was either to go to Disney or go to the Louvre. A WDW visit 2 years earlier inspired us to save for Europe. As much as I'd like to experience the other parks, we weren't sure when we'd get back to France and were trying to avoid anything with a "been there done that" possibility, so seeing the Louvre seemed like the more sensible choice. No regrets!

 

[leebee]

I didn't go to WDW until I was in my early 40s, but I've been at least 35 times. Hmmm... maybe too much money to the Mouse? Actually, most of the trips were budget, we juggle credit cards for airfare and disney points, stayed offsite a LOT and shared accommodations with other families, LOVED buying multiday tickets that would cover two trips (alas, a thing of the past...).

I might be maxed out, though. DH and I went in January (no park tickets), DD and I did a long weekend in August (only went to AK one day) and I'm going solo in November (4day PH ticket). DH and I will do a resort-only trip in Jan 2025 and we are planning a family trip for May 2025 to take the resident 8 year old on his first Disney trip. Yeah... I might be done (HAHAHA)!

 

[loves to dive]

Only WDW and way more than 15+ times. We live in Georgia so only a 7 1/2 hour drive. We started going in 1983 and went every other year after that until probably 12 years ago when I started going every year. My son still only went every other year. At some point I started going more than once a year, some years I go 4 times year. My son, his SO and their little girl have been 4 times since she was born and she just turned 3 in April.

I'm told I've been to DL but I don't remember it. I was born in Cucamonga (not Rancho it wasn't that back then) and we lived in that area until I was 3. Evidently we went to DL a good bit. I want to get out there again. I would love to go and stay in the DL hotel and do the whole experience. We have a niece who is a school teacher in the area and her husband is in the band at DL so they always tell us to come stay with them, but I want the whole Disney bubble.

I have no desire to go to the parks outside the US unless it is just an add on to a trip to those areas. I certainly wouldn't travel all the way to any of the countries just to go to Disney and wouldn't go unless I had an extra day or two. Too much other things to experience.

 

[Schneewittchen37]

This thread made me stop and count my signature. I've only been to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Looks like 26 total visits. 4 to Disneyland, 22 to WDW.

We've been taking a break from Disney the last few years, but I'm seriously thinking about a little visit to Disneyland Paris in the summer of 2026. We're already thinking about a Rhine River bike and boat vacation, it's very likely we'll fly into Paris, so why not add a visit to Disneyland?