I agree that room prices are out of control, especially when you consider all the problems that one encounters when staying at a Disney resort. Dirty rooms, housekeeping that doesn't always come and random, on demand, room invasions are just to name a few.
Discount availability is really drying up, giving Disney the advantage of advertising that they offer discounts, but in reality, offering fewer and fewer or ones that aren't really worth the trouble of using. For example: the free dining promotion has turned into a joke. For certain plans, you didn't even get a refillable mug or a snack with your counter service meal. Really Disney? And you have to pay the full, overinflated rack rate to get one $13.00 counter service meal a day (per person).
There are multiple places to stay outside Disney property that are close, don't have resort fees, parking fees or WIFI fees. Some even offer a free hot breakfast, happy hour and have excellent amenities. All this can be had for prices per night that are much lower than what Disney rips people off for. It literally pays to do your homework and shop around. If you do you'll find that the only thing you are giving up are the Disney high prices for inferior offerings.
~NM