There are many places to visit that are relatively better value than Disney.
How does Disney get away with what many see as excessive price increases?
It may simply be that enough of their fanbase is sufficiently devoted that they will always come, no matter what.
I mean, how many people own the timeshare that is just for Disney? That's a lot of people who have committed to going to WDW every one or two years. Many people would consider that to be an odd choice, but as we all know Disney just has a certain draw to it.
Personally, my last trip shifted from all Disney with side trips outside the bubble, to a split stay with Universal. Universal was great, and more relaxing to be honest.
I was able to walk to their amazing waterpark. It still had the resort feel WDW has, but less hassle. No need to spend an hour travelling to Disney Springs when the parks close, it's all right there. It's compact enough that going to a different hotel for dinner isn't a logistical nightmare of multiple bus transfers and hour+ trips.
I appreciate the scope of WDW to be fair, but sometimes it just lacks a certain efficiency.
I can see myself doing a full stay at Universal in the future, and just going over to WDW via Uber or whatever for four days. Especially now that Magic Express and Evening Magic Hours are gone or limited, there isn't the same incentive to stay on property.
I do want to stay at a Skyliner resort at least once though. And the Boardwalk area. There's still some WDW onsite experiences on the bucket list.
