we've stayed at disney and done a couple of days at universal as well as stayed at universal and done a couple at disney. the drive wasn't terrible. the only downside is if you want to be able to break up days by going back to the room or to the hotel for a swim. that said-i really enjoyed our stay on property at universal in 2019. the rooms were larger (and much less expensive), the pools were nice (we pool hopped), there was city walk with allot of options in dining that were really great (and less expensive than disney so we saved $$$), and the staff seemed so much more relaxed, they were very professional and attentive but more relaxed. i almost feel hovered over at a disney property with the 'cast member' staff, this was lower key.