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Disneydreamer5 · 11-13-2012, 12:08 PM

We just got an excellent quote to stay at OKW or The Tree Houses @ SSR in July. We will be flying in from NJ so we will not have a car. We are trying to find somewhere to get some food shopping done once we arrive. We plan to spend more time relaxing @ the resort this time around so we will be eating most meals in our room.
I have seen a few but the prices are insane! I am not paying $7 dollars for a case of water. With that said I was just curious if any of my dis experts have any insight to places we could bus too or taxi in for reasonable food shopping?
My other question is; for those of you who have staying at OKW or SSR, we have a choice of a 2 bedroom villa @ OKW or the newer Tree houses in SSR. Which would you choose for a family of 8? All adults.(mom & dad, 22,23,21,20,18 & 15) and why?

jimandami · 11-13-2012, 12:13 PM

We usually order from Garden Grocer and have our groceries delivered. The prices are a little more than you would normally pay but not too bad. If you order more than $200, delivery is free. As far was which room to choose, the Treehouses would get you 3 bedrooms, but they bedrooms are kinda small and the transportation is a little more difficult from that area. I would probably do OKW because those are the largest villas.

dandydad12 · 11-13-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneydreamer5

We just got an excellent quote to stay at OKW or The Tree Houses @ SSR in July. We will be flying in from NJ so we will not have a car. We are trying to find somewhere to get some food shopping done once we arrive. We plan to spend more time relaxing @ the resort this time around so we will be eating most meals in our room.
I have seen a few but the prices are insane! I am not paying $7 dollars for a case of water. With that said I was just curious if any of my dis experts have any insight to places we could bus too or taxi in for reasonable food shopping?
My other question is; for those of you who have staying at OKW or SSR, we have a choice of a 2 bedroom villa @ OKW or the newer Tree houses in SSR. Which would you choose for a family of 8? All adults.(mom & dad, 22,23,21,20,18 & 15) and why?

Going to the THV myself in July after 9 days at the BC . We go a lot and use Wego shop.com they will shop where you like , use coupons . You make a list and they buy it and will deliver it to the resort at your conveince . There is also Garden grocer . I have never used them but have heard the are good also .
Never stayed at THV but have stayed at OKW twice and it was great .Hope this helps and have a great time .

StormalongKay · 11-13-2012, 03:32 PM

Another option is to pay for a town car service to drive you from the airport to your resort, because they include a grocery stop. We have used Tiffant Towncar in the past and stopped at the Publix closest to Disney. That way, you get to pick out your own produce, check out sales etc.

As for choice of hotel, I would probably o for the treehouse since it is 3 separate bedrooms - so long as 2 of your adults don't mind sleeping on bunk beds.

BCV23 · 11-13-2012, 10:23 PM

I absolutely love the Treehouse Villas but with 8 adults, I would choose the 2 BR at OKW.

Bedding in an OKW 2 BR includes one king, two queens and a sleeper sofa (queen I think). Pretty sure there is also a sleeper chair in the living room now. At THV, there are two queens, a bunkbed, queen sleep sofa and single sleep chair. The bunk beds seem shorter than normal to me. Our son who is 5' is comfortable but...

Have fun whichever you choose.

rentayenta · 11-13-2012, 10:27 PM

We loved loved loved he THV and I'd choose them for sure if your party was smaller. With a party your size, I'd go with the OKW.

As far as shopping, we used Garden Grocer and Kelly's Personal Disney Shopper for more specific items and a cake to celebrate DD's bat mitzvah.

Redbudlover · 11-14-2012, 12:56 AM

I recommend using Tiffany Towncars as well. I use them every time I go down and they are reliable and reasonable and you get the grocery stop for free. Have also ordered groceries and dislike the prices and inability to choose what I want...

11-13-2012, 12:08 PM	#1
Disneydreamer5 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Jersey Shore Posts: 553	OKW or SSR Treehouse/food shopping We just got an excellent quote to stay at OKW or The Tree Houses @ SSR in July. We will be flying in from NJ so we will not have a car. We are trying to find somewhere to get some food shopping done once we arrive. We plan to spend more time relaxing @ the resort this time around so we will be eating most meals in our room. I have seen a few but the prices are insane! I am not paying $7 dollars for a case of water. With that said I was just curious if any of my dis experts have any insight to places we could bus too or taxi in for reasonable food shopping? My other question is; for those of you who have staying at OKW or SSR, we have a choice of a 2 bedroom villa @ OKW or the newer Tree houses in SSR. Which would you choose for a family of 8? All adults.(mom & dad, 22,23,21,20,18 & 15) and why? __________________ : Me DH : DD21:: DD19: DS18 DD16 DD13rincess: Disneyland 1975-1987(parents stopped taking me when I turned 16) Carnival Inspiration 2003 ASMov & DDP - 2005 CBR & Free DP - 2009 POR & DDP - 2010

11-13-2012, 10:23 PM	#5
BCV23 Loves the magic of the trains Would enjoy a magical meal at the castle Loves the name Hatuey! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,755	I absolutely love the Treehouse Villas but with 8 adults, I would choose the 2 BR at OKW. Bedding in an OKW 2 BR includes one king, two queens and a sleeper sofa (queen I think). Pretty sure there is also a sleeper chair in the living room now. At THV, there are two queens, a bunkbed, queen sleep sofa and single sleep chair. The bunk beds seem shorter than normal to me. Our son who is 5' is comfortable but... Have fun whichever you choose. __________________

11-13-2012, 10:27 PM	#6
rentayenta Authentic Feelin' itchy I hear an infant cry and it's letdown city I would kiss their little chinchilla lips off! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 21,181	We loved loved loved he THV and I'd choose them for sure if your party was smaller. With a party your size, I'd go with the OKW. As far as shopping, we used Garden Grocer and Kelly's Personal Disney Shopper for more specific items and a cake to celebrate DD's bat mitzvah. __________________ me DH DD16 DD14 DS11 Riley Guinness Our numbers are 1, 5, 17, 33, and 1901. A very magical day at Disney trip report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3096743 A rabbi, a priest, and a pastor board the Wonder: a Disney Cruise pre-trip reporthttp://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3060546 Life is too short for self-hatred and celery sticks: a DVC trip report http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3003243 Strike yer colors, you brazen wench! No need to expose yer superstructure! Nov 27-30! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2839173

11-14-2012, 12:56 AM	#7
Redbudlover DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,347	I recommend using Tiffany Towncars as well. I use them every time I go down and they are reliable and reasonable and you get the grocery stop for free. Have also ordered groceries and dislike the prices and inability to choose what I want... __________________ 1992 First Disney Visit - off site. Fell in love with all things Disney. 1997 POFQ First visit on site 2001 POR just after 9/11 - park was empty 2005 POLY 1st deluxe 2006 CSR/BWI Sept.2007 First Trip with DGD. Beach Club - Finally! 12/19 - 12/26/2007 AKL First Christmas trip 5/12/2008 Solo trip to POR for Flower and Garden Festival9/08WL with DGD by ourselves12/2008BC first trip with disser friend!5/09 OKW rained entire time 8/09 Kidani Village with disser friend9/09 BWV with dgd3 - great trip! 12/09 BWV/Kidani 3/2010 F&G with dgd4 8/2010 GF solo 12/2010 AKL with dgd4 Cold! 3/2011 solo at BC for Flower and Garden Festival Missing Jamstew my disser friend who passed in November

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11-13-2012, 12:13 PM	#2
jimandami DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Union, KY (Cincinnati) Posts: 1,163	We usually order from Garden Grocer and have our groceries delivered. The prices are a little more than you would normally pay but not too bad. If you order more than $200, delivery is free. As far was which room to choose, the Treehouses would get you 3 bedrooms, but they bedrooms are kinda small and the transportation is a little more difficult from that area. I would probably do OKW because those are the largest villas.

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11-13-2012, 03:32 PM	#4
StormalongKay Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: suburban phila Posts: 279	Another option is to pay for a town car service to drive you from the airport to your resort, because they include a grocery stop. We have used Tiffant Towncar in the past and stopped at the Publix closest to Disney. That way, you get to pick out your own produce, check out sales etc. As for choice of hotel, I would probably o for the treehouse since it is 3 separate bedrooms - so long as 2 of your adults don't mind sleeping on bunk beds.