I know it's not really one or the other...
And WDW will always have a special place in my heart because of all the vacations we had there when I was young.
Universal was new to me since I had not been since it first opened. I was impressed and I think there are definitely things both companies should be learning from each other to improve their own parks.
As I said, we went to WDW often when I was young, and even if we went at Xmas or Easter we took our time and relaxed. Going with my niece the 1st 2 trips to WDW, I wanted to get everything done that we could so she could see as much as possible...and we did! But, it takes a toll on you!
Universal, granted it's smaller and has less people, allows you to go at our own pace and relax if you have the express pass. We stayed on site and got the pass, but I feel it's worth the money if you stayed off site! Anyway, it was nice to do so much and not be rushing or planning for rides, meals, etc.
I would love if WDW could somehow figure out how to get back to the more relaxed ways without all the planning! I plan as little as possible and only make a couple of ADR's, but you have to get the ADR's that are hard to get 180 days out and the FP's.