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Which Is Better Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Panel at FanX

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I was asked to participate on a second panel while at FanX in Salt Lake City: Which is better Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Scheduled for Thursday at 5pm, this panel will feature five panelists: Josh Twelves, Tracy Mangum, Jake Dietz, and Amanda Provost.

Disneyland

My experience with Disneyland is as a vacationer. I’ve been to the Happiest Place on Earth more than 50 times, and as those who have read My Life in the Projects, Disneyland was a safe place that we went to every year as a family to have some happiness. I am the author of Disneyland Is Creativity.

Disneyland is the only park that Walt walked in. It is home to innovations, without which Walt Disney World couldn’t exist. Disneyland is the OG park.

Walt Disney World

I worked in the resorts at Walt Disney World while a participant of the College Program. (Going to Salt Lake Community College gave me the opportunity to be a part of Walt Disney World.) As a member of the custodial team for Saratoga Springs, I was able to take advantage of everything the four parks and backstage have to offer. It was spectacular.

Which Is Better?

The answer to the question will depend a lot on the comparison. Are we comparing the two resorts: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure against The Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot? Or will we stick to Disneyland versus the Magic Kingdom? There are questions of budget, time, and attractions. Will we come up with the definitive answer? Do we have to choose?

I will also be giving the Disneyland Is Creativity Panel scheduled for Friday at 3pm. As with all comic conventions, panels and participants are subject to change. Download the FanX 2023 app and mark these panels as favorites, so you don’t miss them.

If you would like me to bring you a copy of Disneyland Is Creativity or it’s sequel The Haunted Mansion Is Creativity, please contact me. Otherwise, I will have a very limited number on hand.

John Carter of Mars Story Collection at Walt Disney World

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When I was in the Disney College Program in Walt Disney World, there were two places where I could get discounted books: The Writer’s Stop bookstore in Disney Hollywood Studios and the cast member outlet store where they had amazing deals on everything! The Writer’s Stop was one of the few places I could use my cast member discount for food in the parks. They had coffee, pastries, and a great selection of new books. The cast member outlet store, where I could purchase discontinued items, props, damaged products, and six packs of Mickey Mouse apple sauce for 25 cents, also sold damaged books and books used for Disney education classes. I would visit both places as often as my meager stipend would allow and buy all the books I could, as well as pins and applesauce. I’m not sure where I got my copy of the first collection of John Carter of Mars stories. I suspect that the black line through the bar code means I found it at the cast member store.

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