Universal feels like a glorified standard amusement park. I was really put off by the carnival games they had there. It felt cheap, despite what you're paying for it. I expect carnival games at Kings Island in Ohio, but not at an expensive place like Universal.
I tend to agree with these thought (except I like carny games, lol). I also agree that DS is much better than CityWalk. The one addition I would make: Universal is better at just running with an idea. That's why their construction times for new attractions is so much shorter than Dis. They are more willing to make adjustments on the fly or after the fact, while Disney wanst every inch planned out before startingDisney = better, more professional cast members. Better theming in their different lands (with the exception of HP land at Universal). Generally cleaner. Even the older rides seem better maintained than Universal's older rides. Universal feels like a glorified standard amusement park. I was really put off by the carnival games they had there. It felt cheap, despite what you're paying for it. I expect carnival games at Kings Island in Ohio, but not at an expensive place like Universal.
Universal = better express pass ride system....however, I think this works for Universal because they don't have near the crowds Disney does in my experience.