[Question] who else hates this saying.....

[magicaldisney77]

that vegas is the disneyland for adults.. really cant stand it, just saying.
vegas doesn't even have the class that disneyland has

[sbk1234]

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I honestly don't spend a lot of time thinking about it. But whoever said this, obviously doesn't understand what Disneyland is one bit.

[MrsMonroe]

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hmmm never been there but probably not even close

[magicaldisney77]

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I honestly don't spend a lot of time thinking about it. But whoever said this, obviously doesn't understand what Disneyland is one bit.

thank you!

[wallghost]

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Uhhh I've been to both places, and Las Vegas is disgusting in comparison to Disneyland.

[sbk1234]

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^^^I love Vegas, but it's disgusting even without comparing it to Disneyland.

[calsig31]

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Maybe if there was a CSI spinoff based in Disneyland, then one could make a comparison.

[ParkHopper1]

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Yes...but i can totally understand the comparison...

-You are totally immersed in another world.
-You get to escape reality, and it is all based in fantasy.
-Lots of shows and attractions
-You "indulge" more than you would otherwise.
-The people that work there are paid to be nice to you.
-Staying on strip (on site) rather than off strip (offsite) will cost a LOT more.
-Tourists from all walks of life and different parts of the country are there.
-If you are not careful...you will spend WAY too much money!

[Rex Dopey24]

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grown ups have a different persppective when it comes to a whole lot of fun. i would love to go to vegas since there is alot to do there.

[wallghost]

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which is why I never want to grow up XD

[Bob Weaver]

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In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Las Vegas had a swanky style and identity of its own as an adult playground. It seems like starting sometime in the 1970s, probably with the MGM Grand hotel, that it tried to redefine itself as a destination for the whole family, instead of an escape for adults to indulge in their favorite pleasure. So they built a lot of huge hotels with a lot of attractions. But to me, a lot of it is tacky and even cheesy in places. It all seems very awkward and clumsy attempt to manufacture a family destination out of what used to be a somewhat stylish adults-only getaway.

[magicaldisney77]

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which is why I never want to grow up XD

mee too

[wallghost]

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In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Las Vegas had a swanky style and identity of its own as an adult playground. It seems like starting sometime in the 1970s, probably with the MGM Grand hotel, that it tried to redefine itself as a destination for the whole family, instead of an escape for adults to indulge in their favorite pleasure. So they built a lot of huge hotels with a lot of attractions. But to me, a lot of it is tacky and even cheesy in places. It all seems very awkward and clumsy attempt to manufacture a family destination out of what used to be a somewhat stylish adults-only getaway.

I wouldn't dare bring my kid to the strip if I had one. I wouldn't even DRIVE my kid on the stip. All those nasty cars with those huge ads on them with almost nude women, and those packets they give out to kids on the streets. It's disgusting. When I walked down there I needed brain bleech

[LangenFox]

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Well, there is the Ying and Yang. You can't have the bad without the good.

[Coheteboy]

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I don't know what Vegas you all have been to but I've been to some classy joints! Vegas has some of the greatest collection of restaurants around!

I know that it has a reputation for shady practices (strip clubs, etc) but I guess those can be considered "attractions" as well. You also have a collection of the best shows around too!

And like ParkHopper1 said, you're immersed in this place. The casinos and resorts are pretty well themed.

I usually don't compare Vegas to Disneyland because I frequent both and understand the differences. But I get excited when I'm going to Vegas. I get excited when I go to Disneyland. Same level of excitement, different destination.

[DisneyIPresume]

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I highly advise the OP to NOT see the movie Casino. Towards the end Robert De Niro says, referring to what became of Las Vegas, "Then the corporations moved in and turned the place into Disneyland."

[MrsMonroe]

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Maybe if there was a CSI spinoff based in Disneyland, then one could make a comparison.

CSI: Disneyland
the case of the missing Abe Lincoln!

[Bronco21]

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Better comparison would be Vegas is adults DCA 1.0. Full of cheesy uninteresting (or down right offensive!) things. Both have a few actually interesting or memorable parts. Both are filled with fine dining and expensive souvenirs to buy. Neither has anything that appeals to families or children. Both leave guests with a feeling that they had somehow been robbed by the establishment. Both are pretty dull unless you indulge in drinking. And both have random uninspiring themes that leave a lot to be desired.

Yep I think Las Vegas is the adult version of DCA 1.0.

[JMazz]

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ugh.
My SO calls our local Doggie Park, Disneyland for Molly (our dog's name)... so yeah, I can see how the OP's phrase would be rather "off" for us DL fans. I dunno about anyone else, but I have never had to pick up poop at DLR!!!

BTW, I live in Vegas! lol.

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...and those packets they give out to kids on the streets. It's disgusting.

This is strictly prohibited.
The company the "Ad Flickers" are employed by will received stiff fines...
The "Ad Flickers" themselves can receive jail time...

If your child ends up with one of these ads, it is b/c he/she picked one off the ground while a parent was not looking, not b/c it was handed to them. And why would they hand one to a minor? It would just be a waste since the kid is not going to get into the establishment.

After all this commentary on my part defending the "Ad Flickers", in the end, I do feel that Vegas should not be a place for kids. I just saw several kids (toddlers to teens) walking thru a casino tonight from 11pm to 3am with their parents. I just shake my head. I don't get it. There is nothing for them at this casino except restaurants and dragging your kid thru a casino to eat in the middle of the night is pointless IMO.

[sbk1234]

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CSI: Disneyland
the case of the missing Abe Lincoln!

Booth did it!