First time driving...who, what, when & where for groceries

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

There's a Costco on Orange Trail (and a Publix, although we like the Publix off International Drive across from the outlet mall), if that appeals. There's also a Super Target on the opposite side of 417 as the Costco and Publix. They're all reasonably close to each other, and we find it easy to drive onto 417 from the World (but it is a toll road.)

 

[Anal Annie]

If you do not stop by the resort 1st and head to EPCOT first, you will have to pay for parking instead of getting the free parking that comes with your resort parking pass.

BTW how much IS parking at WDW if we don't have a pass first?? (just curious)

 

[bbn1122]

We have driven about 4 times from NJ. We drive a little further than Savannah to Brunswick, GA. The reason being less time to WDW the next day...between. 3 1/2- 4 hours. We drove this past June and it took us about 3 1/2 hours...we drive just a little fast. We arrived about 11:45am at BLT and our villa was ready!

Groceries: I packed dry items/non perishables from home. I had one big tote, plus napkins, paper plate and cups. Then I just use Garden Grocer. Once, I hit the road for Disney I am not stopping for shopping.

Good luck...

 

[ktate82]

BTW how much IS parking at WDW if we don't have a pass first?? (just curious)

I believe if you pay for parking first, then go to get your AP, if you show your parking receipt, they credit you or refund you. You get something back from it so are not really out anything.