Disneyland’s Autopia vs Disney World’s Speedway

Setting around both rides: Both rides are in the Tomorrowland sections of Disneyland and Disney World, but the surroundings are completely different. Disneyland’s Autopia is next to Finding Nemo and a Disneyland Railroad train station. Disney World’s Tomorrowland Speedway is near the edge of Tomorrowland, next to some restaurants and the Mad Tea Party ride. Near both exits, you can also get a fake driver’s license, but you have to pay for it. I think that Speedway has a better setting around the ride because Autopia is tucked into the back of Tomorrowland next to the train station. After you are done with Autopia, it is hard to get to the next ride because it is so far away from everything. 

Setting when you are on each ride: I think that Autopia’s setting, when you are on the ride, is better than Speedway’s setting because Autopia has characters on the side of the “road” that you can easily see while still driving. Speedway does not have anything fun to look at while you are driving. It looks like you are riding in a real car with trees and highway signs. I also think that both rides usually have a long queue; so expect to stand in a line.  

How are the two rides different: The scenery is better on Autopia. Another cool thing about Autopia, if you look on the back of your car, it has a funny license plate. Soon, the cars in Autopia will become electric, too. 
Al’s Winner: Both rides are awesome, but I think I liked Autopia better because it has a great setting when you are on the ride.   

How Similar Is Italy In Disney World From The Real Italy?

I thought it would be cool to show you how Disney World did a great job with the Italy pavilion by showing you the similarities in my photos from my trip to Italy last summer.

These are my pictures from Epcot. 

These are my pictures from Italy.

These are the photos side-to-side.

When I went to Italy, I thought it was crazy how Disney made the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Campanile look like the originals in Italy! I hope you liked the blog article!

A Beginner’s Guide to the World Showcase with Al: Spotlight on Mexico 

Mexico is one of my favorite pavilions in Epcot! Why? You will find out soon!

Food: Mexico has some great food. The pavilion has a pyramid with a restaurant outside of the pyramid called La Hacienda De San Angel and a restaurant inside of the pyramid called San Angel Inn Restaurante. 

At La Hacienda, you can eat and watch the fireworks at the same time! I like San Angel Inn better because they have good quesadillas and you can watch the boats from the Grand Fiesta Tour sail by you as you eat. These restaurants are part of the reason why I love this pavilion so much. 

Shopping: Inside the pyramid, they have a shopping place with skulls, skeletons, shirts, glasses, and many more things from Mexico. This is a very nice place to shop or if you just want to look around. 

Entertainment: Next to San Angel Inn, there is a ride called the Grand Fiesta Tour! This is a very fun and relaxing ride where The Three Caballeros (Panchito Pistoles, Jose Carioca, and Donald Duck) want to perform a song, but they lose Donald Duck! They go through many places to find him. Then, near the end of the ride, they finally find Donald! After all that, they eventually perform. This ride is another reason why I love this pavilion. 

Outside the pyramid, you can take pictures with Donald, who is dressed in Mexican clothes. 

Also, next to La Hacienda De San Angel, a band performs Mexican songs. There is always a crowd enjoying the music.

I hope you enjoyed my review of the Mexican pavilion.