Thank You for the info. I think DH and I will have to rethink the hotel!!!
i didn't mean to upset you at all.
i don't want you to worry about your trip as all should go find.
i strongly suggest before you make a decision, call the clarion hotel and talk to a supervisor there. ask them what transportation do they provide to the parks.
what is the charge per person?
what is the schedule they have for the times to and from for the parks?
what if you get a sick kid and the shuttle service is not available for the time you need to return to your hotel and have to use a taxi. ask them what the charge would be for that one mile travel.
since you have already booked the hotel, ask them what they can do to help you out and maybe provide free shuttle service for your family as you were under the impression it was provided at the time you booked with them.
in the meantime, try priceline and the other companies to see what type of deal is out there for you. you said you were on limited funds. you might fiind something else better since you are staying off site.
you don't have to book with priceline / other companies but with some of them, you do know the hotel before the purchase and the price and amenities they offer.
let me know how it works out for you.
the last thing i ever want to do is upset a family for their vacation.
i just want to help.