how can i get beer back to Old Key West?

[newholidayx2]

I dont think its as easy as the Hess at Boardwalk/Beach Club
is it even possible?

[Halle]

Will you have a car? I'm assuming that you won't. You could either take a cab or if you need other groceries order from the Garden Grocer. Have a wonderful trip.

[newholidayx2]

no car
Ive carried it back from the Boardwalk Hess to the Beach Club
but wondering if there's anything that easy at Old Key West?

[DebbieB]

There's a Hess across from Downtown Disney, it's probably closer to the Pleasure Island stop (not sure). They also sell it in the store at OKW.

[Chuck S]

Well, you could take a boat or bus to DtD, then walk to Goodings or the Hess Station near the Casting Office.

[newholidayx2]

so i can get on a disney bus with that beer?

[RCharnay]

We aren't beer drinkers so I don't know for sure but we bought wine and champagne at the store at OKW. I can't imagine they wouldn't have beer also. They seemed to have tons of Bar-b-que/picnic supplies.

[DebbieB]

so i can get on a disney bus with that beer?

How much are you planning to buy? Ask them to bag it.

[Chuck S]

so i can get on a disney bus with that beer?


Assuming it is bagged and unopened, I don't see why not. The Hess would likely be cheaper than Gooding's. The alcohol products at the resort stores is EXPENSIVE.

[OKWMom]

Assuming it is bagged and unopened, I don't see why not. The Hess would likely be cheaper than Gooding's. The alcohol products at the resort stores is EXPENSIVE.

You can say that again. I sent DH to the resort store for a six pack and couldn't believe what he said he paid for it. It was more than I paid for a twelve pack in the Winn-Dixie just down the road.

[newholidayx2]

and thats why i was wondering how to get it off property and without a car!

[OKWMom]

and thats why i was wondering how to get it off property and without a car!

I would suggest as another poster has, that you use a grocery delivery service. I have used wegoshop with great success, but other swear by gardengrocer. I haven't tried the cab route, but I think the delivery fee charged by the grocery services would be cheaper than the cab fare.

Besides, that way you can have the peanuts and pretzels delivered at the same time. :goodvibes

[Hopefully]

We too have used Wegoshop.com to deliver to the Villa. They were wonderful. You can request which store they shop at. You order exactly what you want rather than picking from a list on their web site. There is no minimum order, although their delivery fee is higher. But that said, they give you a 30 minute delivery window, rather than a 2 hour window. We have used them 5 times and been very satisfied each time.
Although beer and wine were important to us we also ordered; fruit, juice, coffee, soda, water, beer, wine, cheese and crackers and snacks. It was well worth it and we feel we saved the delivery fee over buying beer, wine and water in the resort store.
Hope this helps.

[CarolAnnC]

Are you over 21? LOL! :rotfl:

As mentioned above, you can just take a taxi from OKW to Goodings to pick some up. Might be cheaper than ordering through a grocery service between delivery charge, tips, etc. Some delivery services do have minimum order requirements as well.

[dgaston]

I'd use a grocery delivery service or even consider a 1 -day car rental if you want more control over the purchase. Otherwise, I'd follow the suggestions about bus/boat to DTD, Pleasure Island stop, and hoofing it to the Hess station.

[WolfpackFan]

Well we did this same thing when we were at OKW last year. Took the bus to DTD (Pleasure Island stop), walked across street to Hess and got a 12 pack of Diet Coke and a 12 pack of beer (I did put beer in a bag), walked back to bus stop and then back to OKW. I found the Hess prices to be very good.

[Shelly F - Ohio]

We have bought beer at the Hess by DTD and took it on the bus. We took a duffel bag with us. we also bought pop, fruit, coffee. Best of all before we bought the beer and other stuff, we bought a slice of pizza and a soda and went out to the curb to eat it. So this was our dinner for one night and it cost us only a fraction of what it would have at Disney.
They have a good selection of hot food such as differet subs, pizza by the slice or whole and already cooked, nacho's.

[mr. figment]

I dont think its as easy as the Hess at Boardwalk/Beach Club
is it even possible?

I usually sneak it in using my stomach. Done it on the bus, boat and monorail as well.:rotfl2:

[Muushka]

I dont think its as easy as the Hess at Boardwalk/Beach Club
is it even possible?

I see by your sig that we will be at OKW the same time you are. If you can wait till Sunday, the 21st, I will be glad to help you. We plan a grocery store run on Sunday afternoon.
PM me if you need me! One Off Kilter fan helping another!:thumbsup2

[newholidayx2]

Muushka that is soo nice of you however
Im actually doing 3 nights OKW, 2 nights Swan (too cheap to use pts on wknd), 2 nights Saratoga
just booked this trip 2 days ago!

But I will see you at Off Kilter! (Im off to the left facing stage, usually up dancing!)

I see by your sig that we will be at OKW the same time you are. If you can wait till Sunday, the 21st, I will be glad to help you. We plan a grocery store run on Sunday afternoon.
PM me if you need me! One Off Kilter fan helping another!:thumbsup2

[NancyIL]

But I will see you at Off Kilter! (Im off to the left facing stage, usually up dancing!)
Yep - you can't miss her! :lmao:

[CarolA]

Yep - you can't miss her! :lmao:

That's an understatement!

She kind of reminds me of this guy.:banana:

[NancyIL]

That's an understatement!

She kind of reminds me of this guy.:banana:
You're right! :teeth:

[Muushka]

Oh darn! We won't be going to see OK until Thursday. We will miss the 'other' show! Have a great time.

[newholidayx2]

lol

[NancyIL]

Oh darn! We won't be going to see OK until Thursday. We will miss the 'other' show! Have a great time.

You'll probably be able to see it on You Tube! :lmao:

[Muushka]

You'll probably be able to see it on You Tube! :lmao:

If there is one, post it! I'll look for it when I return.:happytv:

[newholidayx2]

lol
Im already on there!

[MdmMim]

I plan on visiting Epcot that week. I guess I'll have to stop by Canada and watch Off Kilter... and :banana: ;)

Good luck with the beer procurement and have fun!

[Brian Noble]

Took the bus to DTD (Pleasure Island stop), walked across street to Hess and got a 12 pack of Diet Coke and a 12 pack of beer (I did put beer in a bag), walked back to bus stop and then back to OKW. I found the Hess prices to be very good.
Unless you're really stocking up, this is a lot of effort. Even if you plan on getting a case, you're saving what, $20?

[CarolA]

Unless you're really stocking up, this is a lot of effort. Even if you plan on getting a case, you're saving what, $20?

Trust up... she's stocking up!

[photobob]

I usually sneak it in using my stomach. Done it on the bus, boat and monorail as well.:rotfl2:

Me too! Fortunately we drive and bring plenty with us. Sure beats WDW prices. I usually drink Coors Light and bought an 18 pack on sale for $12 before i left home. I think a beer at Germany is $7.50, I stick with my cheap beer thank you. I will pony up for a Margarita for DW though, she tends to get a little more agreeable with a little tequila in her!:drinking: :tongue: :drinking1 :love2:

[newholidayx2]

Trust up... she's stocking up!

lol
problem is - we're staying at old key west and saratoga 5 of our 7 nights so it will be much harder to get back to the room for refreshments!

[NancyIL]

lol
problem is - we're staying at old key west and saratoga 5 of our 7 nights so it will be much harder to get back to the room for refreshments!

I think that's probably a GOOD thing!

[huey578]

How about shipping some beer and other goodies to yourself. It's not that expensive.

[buzz5985]

I shouldn't admit this - but we used gardengrocer for our groceries and beer delivery - and called them back - for more beer - and called them again for more. LOL There was a hurricane threatening, we needed supplies. For the record - 3 beer drinkers on the trip.

[paulh]

I dont think its as easy as the Hess at Boardwalk/Beach Club
is it even possible?

have found the easyst is the hess at market place,catch bus there then catch bus back,have done it it less than 45 min to pop,12 min walk from ssr
Paulh

[Muushka]

Many years ago I had a housewarming party. I don't drink beer, but provided a keg.
I had no idea how much beer a beer drinker could drink.
Kind of like the woodchucker.:lmao:

[NancyIL]

Many years ago I had a housewarming party. I don't drink beer, but provided a keg.
I had no idea how much beer a beer drinker could drink.
Kind of like the woodchucker.:lmao:

DON'T give her any ideas! I'm rooming with her. :lmao:

[Muushka]

DON'T give her any ideas! I'm rooming with her. :lmao:

I can just see someone trying to check in a keg at the airport!:rotfl2:

[NancyIL]

I can just see someone trying to check in a keg at the airport!:rotfl2:

I am imagining her rolling it from Hess back to OKW! ;)

[CarolA]

Heinken has "little kegs"

[NancyIL]

Heinken has "little kegs"

Shush!!!

[newholidayx2]

lol
maybe i should just send down a keg from home!
that would make for a good Off Kilter party!

and oh ya This vacation Im going "Hess Hopping"! lol
DD Hess on Tues, BW Hess on Fri

[Chuck S]

Since you asked about sodas and soft drinks in another thread, take Nancy with you to Hess, she can help carry the soda ;)

[newholidayx2]

Chuck - Nancy comes in 2 days after I do

Im thinking of skipping the soda and water (cheaper to buy in the parks than the beer!) and just buying the beer!

[ryanmilla]

So using everyone's logic from earlier posts, does that mean they can bring a keg on the Disney Bus as long as it is in a bag?

That'd be great to see someone wheeling up a keg in a giant Mickey duffel bag on a hand truck.

[paulh]

So using everyone's logic from earlier posts, does that mean they can bring a keg on the Disney Bus as long as it is in a bag?

That'd be great to see someone wheeling up a keg in a giant Mickey duffel bag on a hand truck.

we have a roller bag(think rucksack) we use for the parks and as a carry on.I can easyily fit in 36 cans,A 12 pack unopened and 2 12 packs opened and pack around the sides. Saves any embaresment on the buss:rotfl2: except when my nephew shouted on the bus"i know what you have in thre uncle paul budwisers"
On avearge we go throught 70-100 cans a day:drinking1 but thats betwen 5 adults and over 21 nights dont want to pay disney prices
Paulh

[CraftyMouse]

On avearge we go throught 70-100 cans a day:drinking1 but thats betwen 5 adults

No offense meant...but...:scared1: That's 14-20 cans per person per day!? I don't think I even drink that much liquid in a day!

[CarolA]

No offense meant...but...:scared1: That's 14-20 cans per person per day!? I don't think I even drink that much liquid in a day!

Well, if he's buying I am willing to try:lmao:

[DisFlan]

You guys are working too hard at this. Disney pay is below dismal. Find a willing CM of age and tip them to hop over to Hess on a break. You'll make their day, they'll make 20 bucks, and you'll have beer! Without breaking a sweat.

And nobody even blinks when a CM rolls a BIG keg in. Prosit!

DisFlan

[Muushka]

You guys are working too hard at this. Disney pay is below dismal. Find a willing CM of age and tip them to hop over to Hess on a break. You'll make their day, they'll make 20 bucks, and you'll have beer! Without breaking a sweat.

And nobody even blinks when a CM rolls a BIG keg in. Prosit!

DisFlan

Sounds like a win-win situation. I love those! I'm all excited and I don't even drink beer:eek: .

[Jeremy&Susan]

You write 4 + pages of posts on the best way to get low cost beer back to your room at Walt Disney World.:rotfl:

[Jeremy&Susan]

By the Way, where in OKW are you staying and when. All this talk is getting me thirsty.

[newholidayx2]

By the Way, where in OKW are you staying and when. All this talk is getting me thirsty.

lol
the sad thing is I had foot surgery just over 12wks ago, doc hasnt released me yet, doesnt want me doing anything extra on my foot and here I am planning a hike to the Hess! yikes!

[thepops]

Many years ago I had a housewarming party. I don't drink beer, but provided a keg.
I had no idea how much beer a beer drinker could drink.
Kind of like the woodchucker.:lmao:

Too much beer in a short time and you'll have an upchucker instead.

[CarolA]

lol
the sad thing is I had foot surgery just over 12wks ago, doc hasnt released me yet, doesnt want me doing anything extra on my foot and here I am planning a hike to the Hess! yikes!

Well after you drink all this beer your foot won't hurt.

[newholidayx2]

that is sooo true Carol

but the ones who see me first the next morn may want to steer clear till Im back up on my feet!

[Muushka]

Too much beer in a short time and you'll have an upchucker instead.

No, these guys were seasoned professionals. They paced themselves. I got a full keg and I think they emptied it, maybe 8 men? Is that possible? It was more than 30 years ago (boy am I old!!)

[Chuck S]

lol
the sad thing is I had foot surgery just over 12wks ago, doc hasnt released me yet, doesnt want me doing anything extra on my foot and here I am planning a hike to the Hess! yikes!


You can rent a scooter from an offsite company for your stay and ride to Hess ;) The DVC ferry boat and buses accomodate scooters. Some even have a handy dandy basket to carry your items.

Though I'm trying to picture you "scooter dancing" at Off Kilter.

[NancyIL]

You can rent a scooter from an offsite company for your stay and ride to Hess ;) The DVC ferry boat and buses accomodate scooters. Some even have a handy dandy basket to carry your items.

Though I'm trying to picture you "scooter dancing" at Off Kilter.

I think renting a scooter to ride to Hess costs more than buying the beer in the park! On the other hand - it might be worth it to see her "scooter dancing"! :lmao:

[DisneydaveCT]

This is one thread that has made me :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:.

Clearly, I don't drink as much beer as I did in college. But I am amazed at the amount of money people are willing to pay to pay less per 6-pack than buying beer from a resort store at Disney. I can only imagine what the cost of a 6-pack is when you add :teacher: the transportation costs and the value of your time to go off property to get beer.

Although I will admit that going to Hess to get beer doesn't sound like such a bad deal. :cool1:

[dgaston]

There was a recent post on either TPAS or Resorts Board that said the Resorts are no longer selling 6-packs, and instead selling beer at $5 per single. That's enough to make me help DH make the trek to Hess. Poster said it was a recent change.

[paulh]

No offense meant...but...:scared1: That's 14-20 cans per person per day!? I don't think I even drink that much liquid in a day!

Have you ever been on an eropean holiday,14 days of beach and beer

There was a recent post on either TPAS or Resorts Board that said the Resorts are no longer selling 6-packs, and instead selling beer at $5 per single. That's enough to make me help DH make the trek to Hess. Poster said it was a recent change.

can confirm that its single beers sold in resorts at $5 each, 12 pack at hess around $13 do the math
Paulh

[squirrlygirl]

Just got back where DH and his brother did a beer run from SSR after seeing it was $5 for one drink.
They left with the intention of hopping a bus to DTD and crossing the street. They get there and discover the normal bus stop is closed and they're dropped off waaay far away. Decide to make the trek, anyway. Get the beer, cross the street again, and discovered they were celebrities. A cop on a bike stopped them to tell them he was jealous, people were honking and hollering, and the boys were thrilled :rotfl2: They make the trek all the way to the OTHER end of DTD (why? I don't know...they just wanted a beer by that time so the story got shortened) get on the bus, and wait through every single stop it makes. They get back an hour and a half later, and the bottom of BIL's cardboard case breaks open and several bottles break.

Next time they will do as disboarding DW suggested and have garden grocer deliver it with the groceries :wizard:

[NancyIL]

Just got back where DH and his brother did a beer run from SSR after seeing it was $5 for one drink.
They left with the intention of hopping a bus to DTD and crossing the street. They get there and discover the normal bus stop is closed and they're dropped off waaay far away. Decide to make the trek, anyway. Get the beer, cross the street again, and discovered they were celebrities. A cop on a bike stopped them to tell them he was jealous, people were honking and hollering, and the boys were thrilled :rotfl2: They make the trek all the way to the OTHER end of DTD (why? I don't know...they just wanted a beer by that time so the story got shortened) get on the bus, and wait through every single stop it makes. They get back an hour and a half later, and the bottom of BIL's cardboard case breaks open and several bottles break.

Next time they will do as disboarding DW suggested and have garden grocer deliver it with the groceries :wizard:

That's a cute story! I'll bet if Barb rode her scooter to and from Hess to pick-up beer, she would be a celebrity, too! :teeth:

[marynvince]

I dont think its as easy as the Hess at Boardwalk/Beach Club
is it even possible?

can fit about a 12 pack

[Muushka]

Hmmmm. All this talk about getting beer back to the resort makes me think........we always have a car, we could be 'beer runners' and buy more points!;)

[DisDaydreamer]

TBut I am amazed at the amount of money people are willing to pay to pay less per 6-pack than buying beer from a resort store at Disney. I can only imagine what the cost of a 6-pack is when you add :teacher: the transportation costs and the value of your time to go off property to get beer.

I guess it must be a matter of principle ;)

[DisDaydreamer]

Hmmmm. All this talk about getting beer back to the resort makes me think........we always have a car, we could be 'beer runners' and buy more points!;)

:lmao: Genius... pure genius.

Barb Gates...
Founder and CEO, MillerSoft.

[Muushka]

:lmao: Genius... pure genius.

Barb Gates...
Founder and CEO, MillerSoft.

:lmao:

Funny you should call me Barb Gates. Uncle Bill is my husband's boss (well, founder anyway!)

[paulh]

Just got back where DH and his brother did a beer run from SSR after seeing it was $5 for one drink.
They left with the intention of hopping a bus to DTD and crossing the street. They get there and discover the normal bus stop is closed and they're dropped off waaay far away. Decide to make the trek, anyway. Get the beer, cross the street again, and discovered they were celebrities. A cop on a bike stopped them to tell them he was jealous, people were honking and hollering, and the boys were thrilled :rotfl2: They make the trek all the way to the OTHER end of DTD (why? I don't know...they just wanted a beer by that time so the story got shortened) get on the bus, and wait through every single stop it makes. They get back an hour and a half later, and the bottom of BIL's cardboard case breaks open and several bottles break.

Next time they will do as disboarding DW suggested and have garden grocer deliver it with the groceries :wizard:
was it rainning,why they catch the buss?walk is only 15 min to congress park springs 20 min grandstand 30min
if they walked to westside they only had to walk 10 min througth carpark and back of golf area and youre back in ssr.
Full walkway is on the map when you checkin
Think they sould mark hess down on it as a point of intrest
Paulh

[newholidayx2]

Think they sould mark hess down on it as a point of intrest
Paulh

Paul I absolutely agree on this one!

[squirrlygirl]

was it rainning,why they catch the buss?walk is only 15 min to congress park springs 20 min grandstand 30min
if they walked to westside they only had to walk 10 min througth carpark and back of golf area and youre back in ssr.
Full walkway is on the map when you checkin
Think they sould mark hess down on it as a point of intrest
Paulh

Why yes, Paulh, it was raining off and on that afternoon, but thank you for your kind words and considerate analysis of my light-hearted story. As I was unable to convince them to have the beer delivered, and I was unable to convince them to take something to carry the beer in, of course I should've insisted that they check the map and plan accordingly instead of hopping the nearest bus. After all, a quick and convenient route to get beer is more important than keeping peace in the marriage :rolleyes1

[SRexcaroll]

That would be good if there is a delivery from the local store I wonder if you just asked at the check in desk if they can give you that information.

[CarolA]

That would be good if there is a delivery from the local store I wonder if you just asked at the check in desk if they can give you that information.

Goodings will deliver (they are high!)

Garden Grocer will deliver for $15 (I think that's it)

We Go Shop delivers (Not 100% sure they do beer)

[paulh]

Why yes, Paulh, it was raining off and on that afternoon, but thank you for your kind words and considerate analysis of my light-hearted story. As I was unable to convince them to have the beer delivered, and I was unable to convince them to take something to carry the beer in, of course I should've insisted that they check the map and plan accordingly instead of hopping the nearest bus. After all, a quick and convenient route to get beer is more important than keeping peace in the marriage :rolleyes1

:rotfl2: point taken
Paulh

[leanne2255]

Was torn between renting a car and using DME and Resort busses to get around during our 4 nite stay in November with a 3 day cruise added on. After spending $15.00 for 2 drinks at the BWV pool bar during a recent trip, it actually will be cheaper to rent the car for the week at $110.00 and stopping at the ABC store to buy our own liquor and "Bucket-O-Margaritas" that we'll drink during the week by the pool. We're not big drinkers but those pool drinks can get very expensive at $7.50-$8.00 each.

[paulh]

Was torn between renting a car and using DME and Resort busses to get around during our 4 nite stay in November with a 3 day cruise added on. After spending $15.00 for 2 drinks at the BWV pool bar during a recent trip, it actually will be cheaper to rent the car for the week at $110.00 and stopping at the ABC store to buy our own liquor and "Bucket-O-Margaritas" that we'll drink during the week by the pool. We're not big drinkers but those pool drinks can get very expensive at $7.50-$8.00 each.

dont think hess sell licqour,but for beers the one just ousite the boardwalk is very close,and stocks more stuff than the DD one
Paulh