Disney theme parks are basically cities. In fact, Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, is about the same size (in acres) as San Francisco. But is bigger better when choosing between Disney World and Disneyland? And how do you compare Disney World’s size versus Disneyland?

Here's a look at these two different locations, what they have to offer and how they differ when it comes to size.

Here are some quick facts:

Disneyland is 500 acres in size.

Disney World is much larger, at 30,080 acres.

Disneyland vs. Disney World size

How big is Disneyland? The original Disney theme park began percolating in 1954, when Walt Disney purchased a 160-acre plot in rural Anaheim to develop his amusement park. When it opened in 1955, it became an instant success and Disney’s vision for a larger theme park started to formulate.

Although California has since become the home of two Disney parks, including California Adventure, it’s still on the small side when compared with Disney World. If you’re wondering “How many acres is Disneyland?” you’ll be interested to learn that the original 160-acre plot has since grown to encompass 500 acres within a now-bustling Anaheim.