Disney World vs Universal Orlando - Which Vacation is more Affordable Right Now in 2024?

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Disney World vs Universal Orlando - Which Vacation is more Affordable Right Now in 2024?

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In today's video I discuss the recent big debate between Walt Disney World vs Universal Orlando with who is currently offering the more affordable vacation in 2024. Now both destinations are offering a lot of promotions to try to increase business heading into the summer months. I break it all down as I plan multiple vacations to both theme parks in the month of May 2024. By the end of this video we will know who is currently offering the better and more affordable vacation! Thank you so much for watching, if you enjoyed this video please give it a big thumbs up!
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@kathypaltan1428 6 ай бұрын

My family isn’t into fast roller coaster thrill rides so Disney would always be my first choice.

@themntraveler5138 6 ай бұрын

Same here.

@jasonlaboy2683 6 ай бұрын

fair enough

@arielperez3613 6 ай бұрын

When epic universe opens, there will be a larger quantity of family rides

@josejesussosa7539 6 ай бұрын

My family isn't into shelling 10k so Universal will always be my first choice.

@GalaxyHero13 6 ай бұрын

My family isn't into lower quality experience + more expensive vacays, so Disney for us!

@ciadaclark9110 6 ай бұрын

It's all too expensive still but I would choose universal they have harry potter

@metallicnole4514 6 ай бұрын

I don't care for harry potter and I would still choose universal

@jackwatsonepic626 6 ай бұрын

I am lucky enough to live in the UK, and I have been on the Harry Potter train over the viaduct up Scotland and also down to London to the Levington studios warner brothers🇬🇧

@Wiki024 6 ай бұрын

@@jackwatsonepic626And don't forget the new rumored Universal park 🤫

@TishaC89 6 ай бұрын

@@Wiki024it’s not a rumor. Universal announced Epic Universe, their new theme park, back in 2019. I received an email from them the day they announced it. It was delayed to 2025 due to COVID-19, but 2 days ago Universal announced each section of the new park & the new hotels next to it and said they’re opening next year in 2025.

@mattddrums1 6 ай бұрын

I would say that buying basically all of the add-ons like the travel, insurance and dining plan and all of that stuff is a good way to make your vacation overpriced. Get a hotel get Park hoppers everything else comes out of your pocket now I could be wrong here, but the only wayfor me to feel confident about that would be to run the numbers on identical vacations, one with packages and one without packages.

@christan1782 6 ай бұрын

We did get a great deal last year… but we were able to stay at hard rock for about half the price as Disney Yacht club. Getting the express pass is more than worth it and a game changer. Not to mention we appreciated not having to be glued to our phone at Universal.

@marcelmazpule2287 6 ай бұрын

Dev don't forget to include if you stay in any Universal hotels besides the surf side hotels you can enjoy any of the other hotels pools. I stayed at Cabana bay and enjoyed the Portofino, Hard Rock pools as part of my reservation for free.

@kevinshook2762 6 ай бұрын

I think even if you're a bigger fan o Disney parks than Universal (like me) the news of Universal stepping up their game is GREAT news as it forces Disney to not rest and rely on their reputation. Competition like this is great.

@monicap9565 6 ай бұрын

Agree!

@findingdisney9016 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!

@albeefinejr518 6 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to also see and compare prices broken down by amount of parks offered, free shows, fireworks, parades, character meets and other free entertainment offered.

@mike9147 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your hard work on this video! I always stay at a local hotel since I go to Disney and Universal on same vacation. I stay at Westgate resorts for a lot less money than staying at the parks.

@samplautz5586 Ай бұрын

Depending on time of year, you can stay on universal property for less than 100 dollars per night

@powdylips 6 ай бұрын

I would do either of the two vacations. I prefer Disney's 4 parks over the 2 at Universal. It's just where you want to visit that the time. As for Epic Universe, people need to be aware that prices will most likely go up like 20-40% to pay for that huge investment.

@monicap9565 6 ай бұрын

Yes. I’m waiting to see what the commentary when that happens. It’s business.

@keithwillis3761 6 ай бұрын

I will admit I have been blessed to experience Orlando on various budget scales. What I find with Disney, is that they degrade across the board no matter what budget, something that was there at one time is no longer there now. I think they actually take away more for the mid to high budget families. Disney if your local to the park can get a nice deal on off peak days and passes. But if your traveling and are not local Disney is going to slam you hard no matter your budget. It wasn't always this way though. It is now. Love your content! 👍👍

@captaincc2735 6 ай бұрын

I think staying at the hotel with unlimited express at universal is a top choice and the Disney trip with free dining is also the best. It is hard to compare because universal is much smaller right now.

@WelcometotheJones 6 ай бұрын

Dev this was a great video! Dollars and cents! For years we went to Universal because we couldn’t afford Disney! Or we would add a Disney day to our trip! For me & my family we love Epcot during their Food & Wine event. I think we’ve seen Boys To Men about 12 times now! Again we love watching and appreciate your hard work! Thanks!! Plus as someone who lives outside of Florida, universal offer us the ability to pay monthly for our season passes!!

@MichaelRichardson1122 6 ай бұрын

Disney is the superior choice, even though you added dining plan and memory maker which drives up the price and is just an option, dev.

@heatherrubin746 6 ай бұрын

Great video! I wish you had left off the dining plan on the Disney ones so there was a more equivalent comparison.! Comparing the inclusion of all food for 4 people for 4-5 days to a trip where that is not included would be more accurate. No doubt though that Universal is more affordable. Would also be interesting to compare 4 days at Disney with all the Genie+ and lightning lanes to staying at a Universal hotel where Express unlimited is included!

@feliciabradley3259 6 ай бұрын

To be fair…Disney has two more parks and way more to experience on property. It’s going to be more expensive for a family of 4. I love both Universal and Disney. But they’re different. Hard to compare pricing.

@kellycarillo1859 6 ай бұрын

Yes Disney has more parks but even w than universal still has more value and is way cheaper la not like having two extra part at Disney is better have you been there lately I was at Hollywood studios a few days ago there were only two 4 rides working the lines were crazy everybody was frustrated not worth the money specially when you paid for Disney plus

@Huntbeck33 6 ай бұрын

@@kellycarillo1859it is not cheaper at all they’re both over priced. Also was at universal last week and they had multiple attractions closed also only had minimum trains for Hagrets running, waited over 2 hours

@sydneyshimmel2323 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! We finish at universal within 2 days vs 4-5 days at Disney

@12vguy47 6 ай бұрын

Annual passholder at Disney for over 20 years annual passholder at Universal for three years. You don’t need a BS in engineering to go to Universal

@faigie2002 6 ай бұрын

Thing is, the Universal vaca didn’t include a food plan, or a photograph plan

@jdaisymae 6 ай бұрын

Very simple math. Subtract those ad ons and Universal is still much less.

@eppd26 6 ай бұрын

What would the Disney prices be if you didn’t add the dining plan and memory maker ? I think that would be a more accurate breakdown if we are trying to do apples to apples

@Meercrazy2.0 6 ай бұрын

Personally I pick Disney because they offer more and do more events. I wish Universal had as much to offer as Disney, my 2 cents

@marionass593 6 ай бұрын

Lmao more events? They don't have mardi gras...they don't have hhn...grinchmas...and sure Disney offers more attractions that were built before universal lol old boring rides

@Meercrazy2.0 6 ай бұрын

@@marionass593 They do have more events. Not So Scary Halloween, Epcot Festival of the Arts, Jollywood Nights, Mickeys Very Merry Christmas, H20 Glow After Hours, Marathon Weekend, Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival, plus they have daily parades that really make it worthwhile for kids and offer more family friendly rides. Universal also has some old rides too. I like Universal, but I rather spend my money at Disney preferably. I say that with liking both parks

@alexisbk9576 6 ай бұрын

⁠@@marionass593 actually a simple google search does show that Disney has more events. More rides, more restaurants, more resorts, more variety for everything. And not everyone likes screen rides that Universal favors. After being a Universal passholder for years, I’m like I need more variety than screen rides and fast coasters. Still have our Disney passes.

@Erika-Raf 6 ай бұрын

Universal and Disney offer about the same in events throughout the year. but the differences are their themes, foods (they both do food booths and a food and wine.) Halloween is more for adults with Univ. Disney more for us who can't do the scares. The main feed back I keep hearing and this is from people who visit frequently is that the overall service at Disney has declined but if you don't go frequently enough or haven't gone enough over the years, then you won't even notice the difference. Disney offers a transcendent experience that starts as a young child & becomes more nostalgic and then the history of Walt and how he pioneered so much in Hollywood and attractions/parks can't be ignored, there again going back to that transcendent feeling. Those "old boring attractions" hold a lot of history, and are dear to millions. There is something to be said to experience an attraction that dates back to the 50's-60's where your grandparents or even great grandparents experienced, and there is an audience for "retro" rides. Disney teaches you there is more to theme parking than just thrill after thrill, not everyone is a dopamine junkie. You can't take your tot, preschooler, upto 3/4th grades on most of Universal's rides, rendering it not for "everyone." The whole premise of Walt's vision was for the Family Unit to play together, and create those early childhood memories. In that perspective Disney wins out. that is up until now Universal has & will be going to that model with Epic Universe, rendering fierce competition.

@randyruiz5387 6 ай бұрын

Ahhhh ahhh you hear that guys hes a Disnerd cant see the obvious truth *jaws theme. So when is Tron coming again...a reskin of splash moutain 😂😂 cmon

@ryannodal9309 6 ай бұрын

Dev I’ve probably said this before. I’m a die hard Disney fan and always will be. However I still love Universal Orlando and what they offer. Why pick a side? I’m without a shadow of a doubt excited for Epic Universe. I’m just one of those people who are like Disney and Universal can both exist. I enjoy each theme park for what they are. Plus it’s just great for the theme park industry to have multiple successful theme parks. The real winners in all this are the people and of course the Orlando/Kissimmee area

@iofcane29 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree, Dev not sure why you are creating this divide and hoping your viewers follow your lead for Universal just because Disney left you out of a media preview. You might of done this to yourself homie. And now you’re calling out individuals at Disney for being toxic? Sounds personal my guy.

@ryannodal9309 6 ай бұрын

@@iofcane29 listen I’ve been watching Dev for years now and yeah I may disagree with the way he comes across at times but I ask that you not attack him.

@annetteestilow4594 6 ай бұрын

We bought DVC many years ago for relatively little money compared to the prices now, so we will always stay at Disney. Last November, Universal had the same great ticket deal you talked about, so we went there, and had an absolutely fabulous time. Thanks for all you do Dev!

@ronaldgiles4009 6 ай бұрын

I have DVC so I’ll go to Disney. Disney also has 4 parks and other things to do. I feel universal is for a shorter trip. Both are good but I prefer Disney and not into Harry Potter.

@sydneyshimmel2323 6 ай бұрын

Agreed and we love Harry Potter. We can do 2 days max at universal and then get bored. Disney we can do a full week and there’s something for everyone

@Minniemouse41810 6 ай бұрын

I love Disney and Universal I vacation at both for a week each every year. I feel this video was a little bias I can tell you are leaning toward Universal before you started. You add the dining plan and memory maker to up the Disney price, but you did not add the photo plan for Universal or discuss food cost. I believe they are very comparable in price. Dev I love you and usually watch all of your video but lately you have really been down on Disney. Hugs and kisses

@ladyjane8855 6 ай бұрын

True, but he didn't include Genie +, etc.

@chrisharmon7825 6 ай бұрын

Its cheaper to just get an air b&b and rent a car. You can get food from anywhere in the area and not be confined to the resort prices. Also can get items from walmart, target and the market. Plus have plenty of space and not a small hotel room

@ahf5471 6 ай бұрын

Staying on site or at an actual Disney hotel is incomparable to an AirBnB or off-sight hotel. If you’ve never experienced it, you wont understand the gravity of it. You’re fooling yourself if you believe otherwise.

@ATJHTRAVELS 6 ай бұрын

Great as always sledgehammered that like button sharing out

@tslomka6272 6 ай бұрын

I was expecting something more comparable in terms of pricing but unless Universal doubles their price when Epic Universe opens, the choice is obvious

@Erika-Raf 6 ай бұрын

Even if Universal doubles in price, look at the size of that park and the new IP's they are bringing, the immersive environments, and the new technology being applied to new attractions, that NO other theme park in the world has. That is how "Big" Universal has invested in Epic Universe. and attractions for all ages (even the little ones) where Universal and Islands of Adv. have missed out on for years.

@Huntbeck33 6 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s disney fans being upset about it, most if not all are super excited about it. I think it’s people just wanna be excited about a awesome new theme park Itself and not have it rammed down everyones throat that “Disney is going down!!” I love both places and both appeal to a different type of person/family. It’s theme parks, there all gonna be there regardless of who’s doing better. Takes away from the excitement when people do nothing but trash one thing or another. There’s a reason I stay away from politics because the negativity around it all, seems that this is what it’s turned into sadly

@bluebrazil61 6 ай бұрын

Two different experiences. Completely different themes. You can go to one for two weeks or more and not do the same thing twice. The other one you can’t. Compare if you like but I’m not buying it.

@monicap9565 6 ай бұрын

Yep it’s a biased opinion and ppl are eating it up lol

@vidcation7865 6 ай бұрын

......Booked our first disney cruise last year. We don't typically do Disney, and now I understand why. I'm stressed trying to stay up until midnight just so my daughters can see the princesses. 😢 I have so much love for both theme parks, I wish we could enjoy Disney more frequently, just not in our budget for how frequently we enjoy traveling! Although the cruise may sway me differently..... have to experience this first! As always, appreciate your videos and love your honesty!

@DS-iq7cg 6 ай бұрын

Love WDW & Universal-AP for both. Comparison isn’t realistic-Universal is theme park and Disney is a destination. We can do Islands & Universal in 1 day. We can stay at Disney for a week and not do everything.

@marionass593 6 ай бұрын

But is there really much to do? Lol universal has newer rides Disney has rides from the 70s still...

@therealventures 6 ай бұрын

Epic is gonna change that soon

@monicap9565 6 ай бұрын

@@marionass593plenty to do. Maybe it’s just not your cup of tea and that’s fine. I hate these comparison videos. Why can’t ppl enjoy both?

@marionass593 6 ай бұрын

@monicap9565 Disney is literally overpriced like I said they really don't have much to offer anybody over 5 years old they were forced to shutdown that star wars hotel lol even if I had kids I wouldn't take them there 😂 too expensive and not enough freedom due to reservations of rides or we

@Dave_C30 6 ай бұрын

Disney offers a more unique experience that I never had with any other park. And for me, I don’t use the dining plan, and memory maker so it doesn’t eat up my budget. I usually stay at the all stars resorts if I want a more budget friendly Disney trip. It’s all about planning, choosing what options you want/don’t want and taste. I also love that Disney has their own transportation to the parks.

@Goldensandbooks 3 ай бұрын

Love this video! My family has typically been Disney fans, but ever since the pandemic it hasn't been the same. All levels of Disney passes cost more money, but come with fewer benefits. Plus, having to use my phone to get in the virtual queue for rides and plan out our day was super stressful. We switched to Universal passes this year for something different and it has been a much better value for our money, IMO. Plus we can just go to the parks and not have to worry about logging onto the app at specific times to get on certain rides. It has been fun trying out different hotels and have had all positive experiences so far in 2024. My family absolutely loves Volcano Bay! Thanks for sharing your experience!

@alexc6540 6 ай бұрын

He’s intentionally picked 5 nights because universal have 25% off and on Disney he’s included dining and memory maker. Disney also has 4 parks, universal has two. Obviously Disney will charge more because there is more to do. Just seems like he’s out to get Disney atm 😅 just my opinion. Crap comparison.

@alexc6540 6 ай бұрын

Disney also have a lot more hotels compared to universals 8 hotels. Disney can charge more because there is more option.

@paullarge4165 6 ай бұрын

Love the comparison Dev. We did a Universal Only Holiday last October and loved it. From the U.K. Stayed at Aventura Hotel for 11 nights and didn’t get bored once. Early entry and managed time by the pool int the afternoon. No long queues and even Hagrid was no more than 45 mins. So easy and chill compared to the Disney holiday. Disney is expensive and the queues can be horrific. Don’t get me wrong Disney has a lot to offer however they have only one water park open at any one time and the price of a 14 day ticket has doubled in 11 years? Keep up the good work 👍👊

@rachelwinters4133 6 ай бұрын

We've used the round trip transportation to and from Universal for both of our trips. They are great. The bus drivers are very personable and they run pretty frequently. They schedule your depart time based on when your flight home is scheduled. I highly recommend them.

@arandomchick7510 5 ай бұрын

Decades long Disney fans, here. However, Disney was not the same experience during our last trip in 2021. We made the best of it but decided we’re not going back until we see meaningful change. Planning our first Universal trip now!

@shawnharvey9426 6 ай бұрын

I love the video, great to see the break down. Would like for you to come back to this once Epic Universe opens up to see how much it goes up at Universal once they add the added cost of a new park, hotels an employees! Keep up the great videos!! Love the content!!

@stephanielindsayladybugl635 6 ай бұрын

Universal 💯 is better for cost and offerings. Universal is awesome, great parks, amazing food choices… We still love Disney but it’s a love hate. We love Disney for the nostalgia but we always feel that we are being nickle and dimed and it makes us not want to go. We willingly spent more money back in the day but now because they are doing that we pay attention more. Disney is so broken, and we have mixed feelings.

@CarolCityCane305 6 ай бұрын

Universal studios is boring tho…and islands of adventure is not meant for little kids under 48”

@stephanielindsayladybugl635 6 ай бұрын

⁠@@CarolCityCane305well that’s a matter of opinion. I know tons of people that go and love it with no issues. I do agree it is more of an adult or bigger kid park but it has plenty to do and they are adding more things all the time for the littles. Epic universe is going to blow Disney out of the water. Disney is awesome, we do love it but being charged 3k more for the same vacation as 2 years ago but actually getting less, while doing all the work and having to be glued to our phones and stressing out and refreshing genie constantly for times and boarding passes as well as making sure your on at 6:59am to get your picks for the day ( while paying even more money on top of genie +) is no fun either 🤷🏼‍♀️.

@Erika-Raf 6 ай бұрын

Exactly how our family feels too. Its been heartbreaking for us. and even more so when one of our family members was an engineer, working alongside imagineariing, to hear the decline from within the co. its been very much "Love/hate", We have stopped supporting the entertainment side of the co. (Tv & movies) but still enjoy the parks and resorts. add the rising costs , and yeah, we can't and don't spend what we used to even in the parks and resorts.

@disneyfan458 6 ай бұрын

Honestly Universal should be cheaper since you can finish it in 2 days. I agree Disney is very expensive, but I don't see them as comparing apples to apples. We like Universal, but the rides need some updating - they tend to focus more on 3D rides which make a lot of people sick.

@ladyjane8855 6 ай бұрын

Two days? We spend a day doing just the shows! Maybe we need to walk faster...😂

@scottdavis4935 6 ай бұрын

We have a trip in May, 8 days at Universal sapphire Falls which includes park pass for all 3 parks ( includes volcano, Bay) for every day we are there. It was about $ 2400 Disney can’t touch that!

@05nautilus 6 ай бұрын

Its all expensive when Epic opens its going to be in line with Disney

@TheRogueAttraction 6 ай бұрын

Wait so how much is the universal stay with food? What would be an average budget per day for food there to add to those totals.

@smarterbythemile 6 ай бұрын

They do not offer all inclusive food. That is why these totals that are presented are skewed.

@jeremytaunton8813 6 ай бұрын

We priced both out and this is what we found.... Annual (seasonal x3 and one preferred) passes at universal staying in a two bedroom suite at Surfside allowed our family to travel to universal 4 times during the year for the same cost as one trip to Disney and staying on site for one trip. Our trips are typically 5 days/ 4 nights. We traveled by car during the slower times to take advantage of the lower crowd level and cheaper passholder room rates. Disney does have more parks. That is a big consideration. Our family is super frugal.

@lightandloveandmagic 6 ай бұрын

My two boys have special needs and we use DAS at Disney. Without it we couldn’t go. Universal has something similar but there is a lot more red tape and paperwork to get it. It’s more of a process to be eligible for that at universal where they need to see proof and u need to fax in the information or scan it in to them. I definitely prefer Disneys DAS system much more.

@EmpireStateExpress01 6 ай бұрын

Just seen the Universal Studios Epic Universe ad before the video, its over for Disney, though. Disney prices are ridiculous for the service quality. That's Universal Studios' bright spot.

@smayler1984 6 ай бұрын

This is something that I do have a hard time getting my head around it. Why do we have to pick? Why can't we enjoy what every theme park has to offer? Let them fight over us and not the other way around by giving us more innovation, new rides, new parades and spectacular nighttime shows!! Disney has always been more expensive nothing new here. I enjoy Disney parks in a different way I enjoy Universal parks! I also enjoy in a very different way Seaworld, Bush Gardens, Six Flags and Cedar Point. With that said, Universal has been upping their game tremendously in recent years and it now is on the verge of really competing with Disney as a week long resort/theme park complex with the opening of Epic and that is exciting! I’ve stayed on Disney Hotels and on Universal hotels, but most of the time, I stay off both properties as I frequently enjoy them both and more when I have the chance to travel there.

@aimeemccann2194 6 ай бұрын

The way you deliver content is captivating! Keep it coming Dev! 👌

@MsMockingbird06 6 ай бұрын

Our family booked our Disney trip for March last month. I’m the only thrill seeker. The rest of my family is afraid of heights and not ready or willing to ride the bigger coasters. I’m not sure if Universal would be worth it, but when the kids are teens in a couple of years, I’ll definitely reconsider 😁

@samplautz5586 Ай бұрын

That package for universal is an insanely good price. I went by myself for 3 days and nights, and I spent 1300

@allenboyer2207 6 ай бұрын

I looked this up. Ten years ago. Family of five staying at Art of Animation for a week with the Dining Meal Plan and transportation from the airport. Total $7,000.

@repboy1 6 ай бұрын

The Budget hotels at universal are much higher standard than most hotels on I drive and the all stars

@lebabies 6 ай бұрын

I did a side by side with my main concerns addressed. I needed a separate bedroom for mom and dad, then the two kids in their own beds in the main bedroom. So I priced Endless Summer Suite vs. All Star Family Suites, 3 day park hoppers. It was TWO THOUSAND dollars cheaper at Universal. And I know for a fact that Universal's Dockside Food Court is WAY nicer than All Star Music. Like, not even a question. Once they add Epic Universe, I imagine the price will be higher.

@cgavin40 6 ай бұрын

This video is so informative! This is a great reference for someone trying to make decisions and navigate the websites. So well done 👍

@batshevanivylerner8582 6 ай бұрын

i don't know if it was more affordable, but during our most recent visit to disney and universal, universal orlando was far more enjoyable. We stayed deluxe at Universal with included unlimited express passes for all 9 of us making it a very easy experience as opposed to genie+. I should add that we stayed deluxe at disney too, but it didn't have any extra benefits, just a higher room rate.

@therealventures 6 ай бұрын

I can't see myself paying that much for the contemporary resort. The rooms suck. You pay extra just to walk to MK? Nah you're better off getting a budget hotel in the property and getting a bus to the park.

@metsno1fan 6 ай бұрын

While Universal is cheaper, there's exponentially less to do at Universal than Disney, especially if you're not into thrill rides. Plus I don't think it's fair to add the dining plan at Disney, but not look into the express passes at Universal. Universal can be done in 3 days max, while doing everything Disney has to offer may take over 5 days. I'm sure Epic Universe is going to change things a bit, but the fact remains that they offer very little for those who are either a. not into thrill rides, b. too short for them, since Universal's minimum height requirements are much higher than similar rides at Disney, or c. not into Harry Potter. I loved Universal personally, but I have yet to take my family there because there simply isn't enough for everyone to do there to make it worth it.

@jeritubbs4994 6 ай бұрын

We seem to come once a year and do a split stay. Usually 4 nights at Universal and 5 nights at Disney. The express pass at Universal premier hotels is the way to go. We have done club level at Universal and if you are in the parks all day you miss a lot of it. Should have 24 hour access.

@robertbarga3694 6 ай бұрын

I did an Orlando trip in October of last year and stayed at Universal (Surfside Resort). I love Disney World, but staying and Universal and getting a tickets for the length of my stay was an incredible experience all around. Within ten or so minutes of boarding my bus at the resort, I was at the City Walk security checkpoints. The whole thing could not have been more convenient and not a lightening lane, boarding pass or virtual queue in sight. Plus, Universal's attractions have a real "cutting edge" quality about them that sadly Disney hasn't had for a while.

@janicestallings5310 5 ай бұрын

I never ever thought I would leave Disney out but it is just getting so pricey that we are considering Universal but not until the addition is complete.

@IslandGalim 6 ай бұрын

I'm going to universal again this summer. Would love disney but universal perks w hotels are superb and parks have a buy 3 days get 2 days free with park to park. $3,200 cabana bay pool side 7 nights family 4. Disney was about 6-7k

@karencoughlin5436 6 ай бұрын

Excellent information! Yup booked my Universal vacation for May. I bought gift cards in advance to help regulate my food and drinking budget since no dining plan. I love Universal and so glad I went there. Dont know when I'll go to Disney again.

@odalisgonzalez6875 6 ай бұрын

The differences are night and day. Disney are pricing many people out which is a shame. Universal is keeping the customer in mind without hitting them over the head with the price tag

@lizmartin6610 6 ай бұрын

Over here in California I definitely lean more towards universal A they're like 20 min away vs 1 1/2 hrs. B their platinum pass is cheaper than the socal level magic key on the payment plan. C I'm a massive harry potter fan so another win for universal for me. They feel overall like a better value.

@jenuwine6306 6 ай бұрын

"its nice to be nice" Good to see "these rules 3" still stick. Tera would be proud. (shed also be proud that you dont suck) Cheers from the PC m8

@jillkocher9598 6 ай бұрын

We have done the transportation from the airport to the hotel 3 times. All good things to say about them. They are on time, friendly, and work with you if you have to make changes. It was easy and comforting to know that if your plane is late, you don't have to jump through hoops to get to where you're going.

@AndrewGomez 6 ай бұрын

Kind of the caveat here….not including water parks, Disney world has twice the amount of parks (for now) and in my opinion, there’s simply more to do at Disney, with more quality rides (too many screen-based rides at universal). Also…Disney still has that “magic” that uni simply doesn’t have. after Epic universe opens, a new video like this would be more interesting in my opinion cause Epic Universe should be pretty awesome.

@therealventures 6 ай бұрын

Idk about the magic

@cindylouwho8429 6 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you !!!

@awfulmaddenplays.8264 6 ай бұрын

Yup this is exactly what I did. I’ll be heading there in a week. I got the 2 day Park universal deal and I’m also staying at the Aventura , been wanting to want stay there since I saw your video, plus the bar up on the roof and it was a no-brainer once I looked at the prices that Disney was offering

@shopper5969 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thursday! Thanks so much for all you do for your subscribers!❤

@Huntbeck33 6 ай бұрын

Answer is both are over priced and expensive

@Erika-Raf 6 ай бұрын

That was awesome, I was actually wondering about this, too lazy to do the work LOL. We went to Disney last June to celebrate our son's Graduation. He had 100% say in where he wanted to celebrate, without hesitation he wanted Disney with the contemporary. We got AP's discount on hotel, (unfortunately dining plan was not back, so we did have to factor in advance dining and costs.) in total with food, was just over $4,100 - $4,300 for 5 days (that was just hotel, food and insurance. we have AP's). I am wondering what the price points will be when they start selling tickets, AP's, & vaca packages to include the new park.

@dsnefan2015 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this comparison! Approximately how much would meals be at Universal? Does Universal have a similar photo package as WDW? How much would those options (food & professional photos if it’s an option) put up the vacation at Universal compared to a WDW package? Thanks in advance!

@Pauls_Adventures 6 ай бұрын

Much truth to this! Nice talking to you at SeaWorld and hearing what you had to say at the table about different topics!

@BloodKiddie 6 ай бұрын

I live in New Hampshire and have an annual pass to Universal. Worth it all day long. I love Universal! Stress free.

@lightandloveandmagic 6 ай бұрын

We are DVC owners but would love to go universal for a day trip but find universal day tickets plus express passes without staying on property pretty expensive and to be about the same as Disney . Also I have two small children and we aren’t into crazy fast thrill rides and we are massive Disney lovers so Disneyworld will always win for us.

@Adamp93 6 ай бұрын

I think you should add a disclaimer if you’re being sponsored by Uni… or even Disney. It would nice to know if your opinion Is biased.

@Wickedmainah_1 6 ай бұрын

He’s usually never biased, especially if you go back before Covid to now, and watch his “opinions” on both parks. If any content creator is sponsored, you know it in the video.

@mysweetness2009 6 ай бұрын

I didn't know that Contemporary had a walking path to mk and I thought the club level rooms were for those with dvc.

@bluebrazil61 6 ай бұрын

Epic Universe will be a great addition to Orlando. Hopefully you can do another comparison video when Epic Universe ticket prices are included. Looking forward to that.

@austiniscoolduh 6 ай бұрын

My opinion may be irrelevant since i havent been to the parks for 9-10 years, but Damn, the prices are SO expensive now... If my family back then had to pay the same prices as now, im sure we wouldnt have been able to go as much, if at all...

@timwalsh9769 6 ай бұрын

I don't really have anything positive to say about Disney at all. I am ALL IN on Universal Orlando 100% I do just wanna say thank you so much Dev for all the hard work and passion you put into this channel and I salute you sir! Have a great weekend! 👊

@gmajor1273 6 ай бұрын

At this point in time. I just don't understand how Disney stays in business. Universal all the way.

@ritaconnors.w 6 ай бұрын

Apples and oranges Dev. Those of us with young families ( i.e. little kids) are going to choose Disney over Universal as Disney has more rides and attractions for littles. Also depending on what time of year you visit Universal might not be open as late as a Disney park

@paulah5342 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Dev for doing the work for us! Great comparison ✅

@abigailbrestensky5720 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great comparison video. We priced out WDW for this summer, and then priced out Disneyland. Land was SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive than World, including airfare, hopper w/Genie plus tickets, and Good Neighbor hotel. It was a no brainer choice for us!

@smarterbythemile 6 ай бұрын

That is because DL is a tiny resort with only 2 parks. Of course it is cheaper. Again, apples to oranges in trying to compare the 2.

@SavSharron 6 ай бұрын

Was a Disney annual pass holder for years. I didn’t renew after the restructure. I got a Universal premiere pass instead. It has saved me so much money on my stays. We love to stay at sapphire or Aventura since we have the express after 4.

@alexisbk9576 6 ай бұрын

For us, with our Disney passholder discount, it is cheaper to stay at Disney resorts. If we had Universal passes, I’m sure it would even out. With the math we did, we save money staying at Disney resorts with passholder discounts and getting tickets to Universal.

@dianeivey9129 6 ай бұрын

I have never been to Universal and been many times to Disney. Universal sounds like we might try it next time

@jjnail 6 ай бұрын

Isn't Express Pass $255 per ticket per day? That would add over 5K for the vacation?

@alexisbk9576 6 ай бұрын

Express pass ranges from $100 to $300 per person depending on the day. However, if you stay at Portofino Bay, Hard Rock, or Royal Pacific, the express passes are included! Wish Disney would do that with their deluxe resorts!

@jasonbullard2159 6 ай бұрын

I am absolutely shocked at these numbers. I really thought they would be closer in line with each other by now The free express pass as our room key was the exact reason I chose Universal over Disney when we went! As a Disney fan the one thing that I didn’t feel while at Universal was that “ in the bubble “ feel! Unfortunately a money amount can’t be placed on that and I chose Universal because the money was almost half the cost and we had a really great time! We have just grown tired of the restaurants in Disney Parks and enjoyed trying something new. I’d give Disney Springs the nod over City Walk however, Antojitos Mexican restaurant omg is remarkable! That was a really great research and analysis and great insight Dev! Thank you for that!

@arnellhill6100 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting financial comparisons! Background. My wife and I are in our 60s. My first Disney World trip was back in 1991 as a family of four to include two young boys, 10 and 6 years old. In cost comparison, in 1993 I did what I thought was a dream family vacation to Disney World where we stayed 11 nights at the Polynesian for around $5,000 and change. Hearing some of the prices today was kind of shocking, but with inflation expected. I have been to Disney World over 49 times (and have actually lost count). My wife and I were Midwest residents but relocated to Florida several years ago, making Disney World trips a 2 hour drive rather than a 2 hour flight and a 1 hour drive to the resort area. At our age and exerience level, and with no grandkids, we mainly go to Disney World to experience some of the festivals at Epcot. Especially the Food and Wine Fest. We first visit Disney Springs and stay at a value resort for the night. Then for Food and Wine Fest we transfer over to the Yacht Club so we can walk back and forth from our room to Epcot and do the Fest at our own pace to include the fireworks. We have visited Universal, but with no grandkids, the offerings did not really impress us as senior citizens. Now with hotels on site a a few attractions new, Universal will be our destination in 2024. I doubt if we will do more than 2 day ticket as again we are not big attraction ride people. Absent having grandkids, other than doing Hollwood Studios and Epcot, the Disney parks no longer draw us to visit, We need something new and different. Price wise and entertainment wise, Universal is offering what we desire. By the way, I have only done the dining plan thing once, and when I did didn't see the value for how we eat meals. If we had grandkids would we do decide differently? Yes, we would do Disney if the budget allowed just to give our kids the Disney experience. There is something special about being immersed on Disney property only and not having to venture out into the "real world". But, Universal is getting there with their "on site" hotels.

@ladyjane8855 6 ай бұрын

Check out the shows at Universal Studios. It's become my favorite place.

@edwinwalker9097 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Dev! Think about how expensive things are when a 4 day Disney trip at $4800+ is a “pretty good deal.” Absolutely insane. You get so much more at Universal and have to do way less planning when inside the park.

@lgriffin3176 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative video! I became a UO pass holder 2 yrs ago- glad I did.

@luvlyval587 6 ай бұрын

I honestly didn't think I could afford a Spring Break trip this year because we are taking an Alaskan cruise this summer. However, after this video, I priced out a Universal trip expecting it to be crazy high, but it wasn't. I decided to book, and not spend so many extra days in Seattle before the cruise. I just need tips on how to save on food at Universal now. The food really added up last year when we went.

@MrShawn-vy4nv 6 ай бұрын

Disney excels in catering to grandparents with its timeless and nostalgic attractions, creating an enchanting experience for the older generation. The parks offer a more serene and magical atmosphere, providing a perfect setting for grandparents to reminisce and share special moments with their grandchildren. Additionally, Disney Springs enhances the post-park experience, offering a diverse range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable time for all ages. Universal, while thrilling for younger visitors, may lack the same level of sentimental charm and post-park amenities that make Disney a top choice for my family.

@rogerwhittaker4189 5 ай бұрын

Me i preferred both universal and islands of adventure more over Disney 1 disney has longer waits for certain rides 2universal has less waiting to go on each ride's ,but i don't mind going back to Disney world though i just think universal and islands of adventure has cooler ride's.

@erinenoch1265 3 ай бұрын

If you had to choose between going to Disney World, Universal Studios or SeaWorld where would you go and which parks in Disney, Universal or SeaWorld are your favorites?