Orlando vs. Las Vegas in a word: T*H*E*M*I*N*G *!*!

[Heel82]

No one does theming like Disney World. Vegas does casino’s and suites well, but theming is a mixed bag (looking at you MGM Grand Adventure).

[edsg25]

Originally Posted by Heel82

No one does theming like Disney World. Vegas does casino’s and suites well, but theming is a mixed bag (looking at you MGM Grand Adventure).

I would agree. On pure concern about every intimate detail, Vegas doesn't come close.

What makes Vegas a player though is the amount of money it can spend for its theming, so there may be an advantage in scale for the themed environments in Vegas casinos than what you find in WDW (all venues.....themed parks, resorts, water parks, etc)

Disney needs to use (and uses it well) forced perspective to make its structures seem taller. Vegas doesn't have such problems since it can virtually build to scale.

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by JMatl

Yeah, with the exception of Disney Springs I avoid the attractions area of Orlando.

That being said, I love the core of the actual Metro 20 miles to the NE. From south of Downtown up through Winter Park, Maitland and Altamonte Springs is the attractive living, breathing heart of the area and it's very nice. The majority of the population has no connection to the Parks, and this is where you'll find them. It's actually quite beautiful in spots, and feels as if it may as well be a 1,000 miles away from the SW side. Winter Park in particular is one of the nicest suburbs in the country.

Same here, and I live here. There just really isn't much reason for locals to go there, unless going to the parks themselves, or working there.