hertamaniac
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Feb 9, 2017
I didn't stay overnight but wanted to get a quick glimpse of the property and amenities.
First, the lagoon is not heated. The electric and maintenence bill would be astronomical to feed 17 million gallons of water. However, they predict the water temps to be in the upper 70's to low 80s from May through October.
Second, the resort is sprawling. They use an internal trolley system to go between the hotel (Conrad), an area for quick and table service dining known as The Landing, and to the various guest neighborhoods.
We had to drive through some light construction areas to get to an area to park and explore. Note that the Conrad was valet only at $25/night. During our drive, we could see some of the flats being built, but the winners are the homes. I could only see two story with a few that had a 3rd level. They are clumped together with little space between them.
The Conrad is a high-end hotel. The lobby is relatively small, but well designed. Think DVC Riveria, but a little more intimate. We tried to get up to 8th (top floor) to see the signature restaurant, but it is only open from 5-10 PM and has an exclusive elevator.
As expected, and even though we were just day guests, the service staff is impeccable. Offering either cold or room temperature bottled waters is the norm. And don't even think about opening the lobby entrance doors yourself.
The Landing offers the kayak/paddleboard rentals. The beach area has the flip up flag on the chairs for food/drink service and a couple of day beds that are fully covered from the sun. There is also a water slide that looks to have about 5 guests race down at the same time into a pool.
The food was quick service, but I think there will be a table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner called Twin Views (aptly named for one view at the golf course and the other the lagoon).
What was a little interesting is there was a boat docked at The Landing. I'm guessing it was able to hold about 10-12 passengers. But where would it go? And then I recall someone saying you can see the fireworks at MK from this resort. Could they use it as an offsite fireworks viewing boat from the lagoon?
Then I saw a small floating dock at the back of the Conrad hotel. I could see them transporting guests between The Landing and the Conrad at night. Of course, the lagoon is sectioned off with ropes for those guests swimming and other guests kayaking and paddleboarding.
First, the lagoon is not heated. The electric and maintenence bill would be astronomical to feed 17 million gallons of water. However, they predict the water temps to be in the upper 70's to low 80s from May through October.
Second, the resort is sprawling. They use an internal trolley system to go between the hotel (Conrad), an area for quick and table service dining known as The Landing, and to the various guest neighborhoods.
We had to drive through some light construction areas to get to an area to park and explore. Note that the Conrad was valet only at $25/night. During our drive, we could see some of the flats being built, but the winners are the homes. I could only see two story with a few that had a 3rd level. They are clumped together with little space between them.
The Conrad is a high-end hotel. The lobby is relatively small, but well designed. Think DVC Riveria, but a little more intimate. We tried to get up to 8th (top floor) to see the signature restaurant, but it is only open from 5-10 PM and has an exclusive elevator.
As expected, and even though we were just day guests, the service staff is impeccable. Offering either cold or room temperature bottled waters is the norm. And don't even think about opening the lobby entrance doors yourself.
The Landing offers the kayak/paddleboard rentals. The beach area has the flip up flag on the chairs for food/drink service and a couple of day beds that are fully covered from the sun. There is also a water slide that looks to have about 5 guests race down at the same time into a pool.
The food was quick service, but I think there will be a table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner called Twin Views (aptly named for one view at the golf course and the other the lagoon).
What was a little interesting is there was a boat docked at The Landing. I'm guessing it was able to hold about 10-12 passengers. But where would it go? And then I recall someone saying you can see the fireworks at MK from this resort. Could they use it as an offsite fireworks viewing boat from the lagoon?
Then I saw a small floating dock at the back of the Conrad hotel. I could see them transporting guests between The Landing and the Conrad at night. Of course, the lagoon is sectioned off with ropes for those guests swimming and other guests kayaking and paddleboarding.
