I went to Disney World and Universal. The former is currently more expensive, but the quality is unmatched.

Casey Clark Apr 9, 2023, 19:18 IST

I regularly go to Disney World and Universal theme parks.Casey Clark

I live in Orlando and frequently visit both Disney World and Universal.
I decided to compare both theme parks based on things like price, entertainment, and food.

Disney World prices fluctuate based on the day.

Disney World prices tend to spike around spring break.Casey Clark

A one-day ticket to Universal was slightly cheaper than Disney World when I went.

Many days, Universal and Disney World tickets are around the same price.Casey Clark

When it comes to parking, some Disney World parks are easier to get to than others.

Magic Kingdom is probably the hardest park to drive to.Casey Clark

Universal has one parking garage located about a 20-minute walk from the theme parks.

Parking at Universal is fairly straightforward, but it can take a while.Casey Clark

Disney World tends to be more crowded, especially around the popular attractions.

The crowds at Big Thunder Mountain can get hectic.Casey Clark

Universal was noticeably less crowded during my visit even if some lines were still long.

I think there's generally more room to walk around at Universal.Casey Clark

I love interacting with the park employees at Disney World.

I find the Disney World employees to be very friendly.Casey Clark

I usually have a harder time finding employees when I need help at Universal.

Universal doesn't offer the same guest experience as Disney World.Casey Clark

The character meet and greets at Disney World are always memorable.

I love meeting characters at Disney World.Casey Clark

You can definitely meet more characters at Universal in a shorter amount of time.

The character interactions are shorter at Universal, but I'm able to get more done.Casey Clark

Disney World offers a number of high-quality shows throughout the day.

There's a "Beauty and the Beast" show at Hollywood Studios.Casey Clark

But Universal has even more shows than Disney World.

The shows are smaller, but it's easy to find entertainment at Universal.Casey Clark

Disney World doesn't have a ton of seasonal offerings in the spring.

There was a festival at Epcot, but that's pretty much it.Casey Clark

Mardi Gras is happening at Universal, and it's included in theme-park admission.

Universal makes a big deal out of Mardi Gras every year.Casey Clark

As for rides, Disney World has more options for the entire family.

There are high-speed coasters and immersive rides depending on your preference.Casey Clark

Universal has some family-friendly rides, but most of them are geared toward teenagers and young adults.

Seuss Landing probably has the most family-friendly rides.Casey Clark

A few of Disney World's most popular attractions tend to break down throughout the day.

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway shut down when I was at Hollywood Studios.Casey Clark

Some of Universal's biggest attractions were also closed.

It can be disappointing when a popular attraction isn't running.Casey Clark

Disney World has more in-park dining options to choose from.

Restaurantosaurus is a quick-service spot in Animal Kingdom.Casey Clark

When it was time to eat at Universal, I couldn't find anything that piqued my interest outside of traditional theme-park food.

The Universal CityWalk has a few more exciting options, like Voodoo Doughnut.Casey Clark

You can't walk to all of the parks at Disney World.

It's easier to pick one park to spend the day in at Disney World.Casey Clark

At Universal, you can easily walk from park to park.

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure are essentially connected.Casey Clark

Overall, I think Universal is a better value but Disney World is better quality.

I'm always going to pick Disney World over Universal.Casey Clark

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