Off site Shuttle vs Driving yourself??

[poohbear8]

Would you take a hotel shuttle or drive yourself and pay parking?

There will be 2 adults, 1-8 year old, 1-6 month old, and a stroller. Staying off-site, only able to go to MK for one day( could hop if they want to), then hop on day 2 to MGM and Epcot.

What would you suggest? Take hotel shuttle to MK or drive? It is possible they will spend the whole day there, if baby stays happy. They have PS for 8:00am for breakfast.

I have never stayed off-site, so I can't offer any advice?

What have you done?
My concerns are in the PM, how long would you have to wait for a shuttle to come get you. I know that waiting for a Disney bus with tired kids is hard. We chose to drive after that. We were back at hotel in 30 mins. compared to an hour with the bus.

Thanks for the help!

 

[the ticket man]

Let me start out by saying, to park is $8.00 per day. But after being at the park through out the day then going to the bus transportation location and waiting sometimes over one hour I feel it would be in your best interest to pay for the parking and have your vechicle there at the park when you want it.

 

[powellrj]

even when we stay on-site, we always take our car. I don't like having to depend on others to get around. My vote would be to pay for parking and take your own car.

 

[hercamore]

with a baby, definitely drive yourself, parking fee or not.

herc.