While I still think WDW is a wonderful place, I have to think the management isn't really paying enough attention to Walt's ideals.
There are a few other threads along this line and everyone, me included, has a variety of opinions on whether or not WDW is up to par and why or why not.
If there's one thing that bothers me, if even just a little bit, it's that WDW doesn't seem to acknowledge repeat guests. I'm not saying we should expect tons of special consideration. Even a simple "welcome back" at check-in would at least show their paying attention.
I don't gamble, but know a number of people who spend a lot of time (and money) at Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and Foxwoods. It seems these places know how many times you've been there, how much you've won or lost, and what you like to eat and drink. They also understand it's in their best interest to encourage good customers to come back often.
It's just hard to believe WDW can't tell if you've ever been there before (as a resort guest). I will say there was one exception to that, though. Although I'm sure he didn't remember my name, Steve, one of the former bartenders at the Banana Cabana, at least recognized me on our return after over a year and said "welcome back." I'm not even a big drinker, but love the atmosphere there. Those two words made me feel good, though amazed that of thousands of people he sees during the course of a year, he remembered one that is probably rather ordinary.
So, in my opinion, it isn't a new thrill ride that attractes me to WDW, but little things that makes it different from any other place. I think that's what Walt had in mind, and what seems to slipping away a bit.