Former Midwesterner, 20 times WDW vet and one DL visit last week - both WDW and DL are good but I think we're firmly in the we are now
DL lovers group.
1. DL shorter walking distance. WDW is really spread out and park hopping is a nightmare. I loved being able to walk over quickly, grab a bite somewhere or ride a ride with a fastpass and then go back to the other park.
2. NO BUSES! Bussing at WDW is slow and not super reliable at times. Also most of the negative interactions I have has with cast members have been busy drivers. They seem burned out and exhausted.
3. Web Slingers, HM and Mike and Sully's ride were wonderful! HM has always been a favorite of mine but DL's far exceeds WDW.
4. Easier to maximize
Genie+. Yes I am one of those people who paid for fastpass. Since the rides are closer together we were able to really maximize the number of passes, especially with being able to easily park hop.
5. Cast member interactions. WDW cast members post covid seem to be burnt out and just don't seem to want to even talk to anyone. At DL the cast member interactions, especially in Bantu, made my son's trip. I mean it's still not to the level of interaction pre-covid but still good.
6. Hopping quickly out of the park for a meal to save some money. We hit Panera almost every morning for breakfast.
7. Quick service food is very good compared to WDW. DL has a wide variety and none of it feels like the cafeteria style deep fried food you find all over MK and HS at WDW.