Closest/least expensive supermarket to WDW?

[frannn]

I'm trying to not pack lots of diapers, beverages, snacks. I'd prefer to stop at a place that's close to WDW, but not expensive like Goodings. I've heard of Publix and Super Walmart, but never been there. We won't have a fridge, so we won't be buying cold cuts, meats, etc. I'd like to be able to get fruit or baby carrots if we are in the mood. Which of these (or other) would have the best location/price/selection, and may I have directions from AS Movies?
Thanks!

 

[Toesmom1]

You can go to Publix.com & walmart.com to find store locations. Go to maqquest if you have addresses for hotel & stores you want can get driving directions.

 

[Straitlover]

The Winn Dixie on 192 West is right past Sherbeth Rd.

How I would go: Head up the road from the hotel uo to Osceola parkway (don't know the name ). Turn left on Osceola Parkway like you're you're headed to Animal Kingdom Lodge (this might be a cloverleaf; can't tell for sure from the map I'm looking at). Go up to Sherbeth Rd light, take a left, go to light at 192. Take a right, and the shopping center is on your left.

Now if you keep going on 192 (less than a mile I think), there is a Publix on the right at the Orange Lake CC back entrance.

 

[goin2disneyagain]

There is a Winn Dixie close by. Publix is not too far away. Walmart is the cheapest but it is the farthest away.

 

[frannn]

from All Star Movies? I'm inept at choosing the right supermarket branch and hotel address on Mapquest..
Thanks!

 

[disneymom2one]

There's a relatively new Publix just beyond the Premium outlets. I'm a Floridian and Publix is my grocery store of choice. It's more expensive than Wal-Mart but the selection is much, much better and the stores are usually relatively chaos-free. Super Wal-Mart is just a hassle to me.

 

[disneymom2one]

Just to clarify, by selection I mean gourmet items. Publix usually has fresher seafood for example as well as sushi. They also have a relatively large selection of healthier type items. And again, the service and lack of craziness is why they continually get my business. But you can't beat Wal-Mart for low prices and anything and everything you could want.

 

[Straitlover]

Frannn,

Just follow the instructions I posted for the Winn Dixie. Instead of turning into the shooping center where WD is, keep going straight. You will pass Chic Fila, 7-11 and a couple of ticket and produce places. The Publix is up at the light on the right. Walgreens is on your left. If you know how to get to AK Lodge from ASMo, you're all set. It's just left at the light before AKL (Sherbeth Rd), right at the light onto 192, and drive straight.

The WalMart is in the other direction way down 192, and they are doing construction. When I was there in May, it took us forever to get there. From Old Town to WM took probably 25-30 minutes. It was awful.