I've seen both and I have to admit I prefer Priscilla. Won Foo was a bit too "preachy" for me. While Vida made her point and changed the lives of several of the town's residents, I still prefer Priscilla. Vida and Priscilla are very similar except for the "preachiness".

I like both films but definitely prefer Priscilla. Smarter, funnier, and has better music.
I'd say John Leguizamo and Guy Pearce's characters are the most similar as both are lost souls, trying to find their way.

I'm with you, just watched To Wong Foo again after a few years, and while it is not without its charm, Priscilla is by far the superior film. The characters just felt more realistic, less caricature-ish.

I must be going against type as a straight American female, but I preferred Priscilla big time. The humor was funnier, the characters were more realistic as drag queens, and you can't beat the soundtrack.

Not that similar3 drag queens breaking down in the middle of nowhere??? Pleasesounds pretty darn similar to me. Sure, the details may be different, but the base is identical. The only reason this got green lighted was because of the success of Priscilla.

I think they're not really that similar, besides the superficial setting. Priscilla was a deeper movie with plenty of sadness beneath the glitter. Closer to real life. To Wong Foo, on the other hand, is just a lighthearted comedy. So to a question of which movie is better, I'd say Priscilla. But I honestly enjoyed both, if only for the fact of the incongruity of the lead actors in drag
Wesley Snipes especially. I mean come on. He's an ACTION STAR. LOL. And this was 1995, when gays still weren't that openly talked about. Guy's got balls. And that's a compliment.

Too Wong Foo is meant to be a lighthearted comedy that 'mainstream' America (read: heterosexual) can enjoy without having to afford the draw queens much beyond some tolerance and compassion.
Queen of the Desert is intended to be a bit more realistic and asks the audience to face their own prejudices and the prejudices laced with 'the system's a bit more. It also has gotten some criticism for pandering to racism
It is difficult to fairly compare them, although because they were released around the same time - the gay 90s - comparison will be made.

To Wong Foo is my choice. Loved every minute of it. Tried watching Priscilla and it seemed like everyone was yelling at everybody and could not make sense of it. To Wong Foo is admittedly a softer movie, but sometimes that is a good thing.

I enjoyed both films. However I enjoyed "Too Wongo Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" a little more. I think its because I'm American. I'm also a big fan of the actors. Including some of the side people. It was a true American story with a drag queen twist.

TWF by far! For my tastes, it's lighthearted, not too serious, fun and fabulous.
It's the standout movie.
But I imagine I'm in the minority

Connie and Carla.
Kidding, but I love that movie! Especially because Toni Collette actually looks like she could be a drag queen.
Priscilla, hands down, although Wong Foo has its moments and is sweet and funny. Priscilla is more of a character-driven movie, and has a bit of a darker side (not that Stockard Channing's domestic violence storyline in Wong Foo isn't dark), and is really about the characters finding themselves. Plus, the dialogue in Priscilla is a bit snarkier and wittier, which I love.

I enjoy them both but Priscilla is of better quality. Better drama and comedy in the perfect blend.
Terrence Stamp was top notch as Bernadette/Ralph.