We stayed at the Hilton across from Disney Springs (not the Palace) last December. Paid the resort fee BUT had free parking which was important, as we were doing things other than going to Disney. I LOVED being able to walk across the street to DS for meals and late night cocktails. I know it's gonna sound silly, but we also enjoyed the beverage coupons that we were given. We each got 2 free coffee coupons and coupons for 2 free bottles of water, every day. I'd run down and get coffee in the morning, we'd grab bottled water on our way out for the day, get more coffee to go with out little nips for an evening adult beverage, etc. We had a TON of "free" beverages, more than we could use. I know we paid for them through the fee, but as the fee is pretty non-negotiable (they warn you on the site that some services aren't available, so this covers them from having to waive the fee), we were happy to have the coupons.
So, TLDL: GREAT location for walking to DS for dinner and adult beverages, lots of "free" coffee and water bottles!