We just watched a review on YT last night and I also read some online reviews.
Their rates are pretty reasonable considering the # of people they can accommodate, nice flats/villas especially if you have the view of the lagoon. But if you want to stay at the Conrad, just by looking at their rooms, I'm not sure if they are worth it. Their fees and some of the prices for F&B are kinda crazy. Resort fees $50, valet parking $50 (no self-park option). F&B - Their grab n' go outlet Little Spoon, coffee is nearly $10 and their pastries, just for ONE pastry is $10! I have stayed at a decent amount of 5-star resorts, and I haven't came across $10 for just a basic coffee or pastries. Some of the reviews said that, there are more options if you walk to the opposite of the lagoon, so if you don't mind taking a walk that's fine. Or if don't eat breakfast, and you drink just espresso shots or americano there's a Nespresso machines and capsules in the room, then the expensive grab n' go won't be a deal breaker.
I think this resort is definitely a nice getaway for larger families though. There's something to do for everyone.
Id agree as far as the Flats\Villas they seem very reasonable.
For the Conrad - its to be expected to be ridiculously overpriced. This is no different than staying at the Waldorf - that is the level of hotel that it is. As I understand it was created to be a more modern version of the Waldorf.
Resort fees $50, valet parking $50 - that's about the same as Swan Dolphin and they don't even come close on service.
The prices don't shock me at all - yes they are very high- and I would not pay it.
I would only stay here with my free night certificate and use the credits from my CC and status.
I think I watched the same video as you - PCDev - been waiting for him to return to the Conrad.
I was somewhat unimpressed with the room - was not anything special IMO. Some nice features - but he really tried to hype it.
The view of the Disney Fireworks from the restaurant were pretty amazing, but I'm not sure the prices are worth it to me. The food looked interesting, but again not sure its worth the prices.
No doubt the desserts were very labor intensive, and the price reflects that.
I do wish they had gone to the breakfast buffet as I was interested in what that might be like.
Would like to try that Tiki bar.
I think PCDev was a little reserved in his review of the place - probably because he was there as a guest and it was all or mostly comped. He was totally up front about that.
In the end for the target demographic of the Conrad - they are not all concerned with paying $10 for a pastry.