First trip down as DVC

[MaleficentFan]

So... DH and I are taking our first trip down October 10th as DVC members. We are traveling with my parents and dd (who will be six motnhs old at the time). As I begin to obsess over prepping for this trip I'm starting to think about the food/ necessities shopping that will need to be done. I know that there are several locations to get succh shopping done in the area... but I have no idea where they are!!! Knowing how knowledgable all you DVC Disers are, I figured I ask for advice here. Where do you guys recommend shopping? I'm looking for someplace I can get all sorts of stuff (not just food) and not pay through the nose. I've heard mention that there's a super Walmart somewhere in the area. Can anyone give me a clue how to get there? (BTW... I am one of those clueless people who always used Disney transport... meaning I don't pay attention to road signs and have no idea what the streets are called!) We're staying in SSR. Any help you can give would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[CraftyMouse]

We really like both Publix and Walmart. Both are a snap to get to from SSR! (BTW, avoid Goodings where you will pay through the nose!)

• From the exit of SSR (the main exit with the guard shack) take a right.
• At the end of the road take another right.
• Turn left at the first light where a left turn is possible (Hotel Plaza Blvd.) and follow to the first light at State Road 535.
• At this light take a right onto SR 535.
• Follow 535 for a couple of miles and you will come to WalMart on your right.
• Another mile or two down the road, Publix will be on your left, just before the intersection of 535 and 192.

Have a fantastic trip!

 

[Donna M]

We have stopped off the Orange Blossom Trail on our way from the ariport but if you don't have a car, how were you going to get there? You can walk to Goodings which is near DTD, but it's expensive.

 

[moredisneyplease]

I agree w/ the above posts.........Goodings is expensive! I've never been to the Walmart in the area but my June trip was all Publix supply and it was just fine.

 

[MaleficentFan]

CraftyMouse... thank you! Clear and concise for the directionally challenged!

Donna M... we're renting a car so we'll have a way to get there.

 

[MOMO2DK]

I vote for Publix, and when not on the dining plan I will do our shopping there!