We like to choose our own wine and fresh snacks....cheese for example. It only took about 5min. to get to baggage and our driver was waiting for us. Another 5 min. and our bags were coming off the conveyor. We had a detailed but small shopping list. My hubby went one way...me another in the store, and met in the middle. Our driver loaded our groceries at the store and unloaded at the resort...taking them to bell hop for storage until our room was assigned. Once in our room we called down and the bags and groceries were delivered to us. Very easy and efficient.
I realize everyone vacations differently. I was just expressing my opinion on the reasons why a towncar can be very positive for those looking for alternative transportation.
I completely agree that everyone vacations differently, and there are going to be differences with each vacation!! I have used DME, towcars and Mears...depends on what I want for that particular vacation.
But, in the interest of full disclosure, and average times...I have to say that 5 mins from gate to baggage claim and then 5 mins to the bags coming out is, well...extraordinary. I am a very fast walker (just ask my dd and dh!! I'm a nutcase once I get off that plane.) and it takes me 10 mins to get from gate to level 2...baggage claim. Having to use the tram takes up time..if you just miss one, there is a wait until the next one comes along...can be up to 5 mins right there if only one is running!!!
And baggage claim??? I have yet to spend less than 10 mins there..usually closer to 15-20 mins, but that's probably just my luck.
So, with all that in mind, it's going to be safer to assume that it is going to take close to an hour, with checked bags. Here's how my breakdown works...
gate to baggage claim....12 mins
baggage claim......15 mins
down to car.....5 mins
drive to WDW...25 mins
That's 57 mins. Add in the addlt drive time to a grocery store....5 mins (could be more depending on the store stopped at), then minimum of 15 in the store...that's another 20 mins..minimum.
I'm not saying that you can't use a car service, do grocery shopping, and still get to your resort in an hour.....I am saying that it isn't common. If every single thing works out, perfectly? Sure, maybe then it works. But generally speaking, it takes more than an hour to include a grocery stop.
As well...of course there are those who want to shop for themselves. BUT, in the interest of giving out info, it's a good idea to tell others about grocery delivery services. It's just what I do...hand out info. It's up to everyone to make their own choices.