driving from mco to dolphin - grocery stop?

[mk26]

Our flight lands on Thursday at 9:00. We're renting a car at MCO and driving to the Dolphin. Where is the best place to stop for groceries? Will the grocery stores still be open? When do they close? We're looking to get beer, wine, juice, water, snacks, cereal.

If you can include directions that would be great. I've read about Publix but have no idea where that is.


Thanks.

 

[bradisgoofy]

Ok, I can give you directions to a 24 hour Wal-Mart but it is all toll roads so be sure to have quarters. From MCO take toll road 528 west to 417. Go south (or west, not sure the direction the signs will say ) on 417. Get off at exit 6. Now this road will take you straight into WDW but you will turn left at the second (?) light which is 535. The Wal-Mart is on the right about 2/10th of a mile. Leave Wal-Mart and go back north ( turn left ) on 535 to 536 and turn left. This will take you into the main entrance to WDW. Exit at E Buena Vista drive going west, this is a big right handed loop. Go about 1.5 miles and watch for the Dolphins signs where you will turn right onto the second Epcot Resort Blvd. ( the first is Boardwalk ) The hotel will be on the right. Have fun.