I wasn't intending to be rude, apologies if it was taken that way. Everyone has their reasons. I am sorry for choosing your post to respond to, there have been many lately asking about free shuttles. (Combined with people asking about free/discounted shuttles to WDW in other topic areas)
I have just seen so many threads about Fly/Snooze/Cruise (And Park sometimes) deals, where people are left extremely disappointed. Either in the shuttle, the room, the cost, or some combination of those things. There are other options, like UberXL and things of that nature. I just wouldn't pigeon-hole myself into only 2-3 hotel options just because they offer a free shuttle. If it works for your family, great. If it doesn't, be aware there are other options.
Absolutely.
My experience with "FREE" shuttles has been pretty poor, as I stated. And often times, just included in other ways. I have yet to return to a hotel that had resumed complimentary breakfast... I tend to stay at the same hotels for work though...
Looking at the "
DCL Partner" hotels and seeing what they charge for the hotel room, yikes. And their Port Transfers aren't really a bargain once you have more than 2 people. Port Canaveral is one thing when the airport is a ways away. In Miami, it is much closer so it gives you many, many more options.