Gas/Service Station & Groceries

[zoomsharedisney]

My DH and I are leaving in 7 days and were planning on stopping at the Hess Service Station across from Pleasure Island to pick up some pop and water. We have looked for info about he service station on the internet but can't find anything. Actually, the phone numbers we have found are all disconnected. Anyone have a number for us or any info? Thanks

Amanda

 

[LadyyRedd]

I don't have a number for Hess, but wanted to ask if you're getting a rental car at MCO and driving to WDW yourself? If so, I'd recommend just hopping off of 417 on Orange Blossom Trail and going into Super Target. MUCH cheaper than the gas station and a much better selection. Just take the exit for Orange Blossom Tr. I think there's only one exit, so when you get to the bottom of the ramp, turn right and the Super Target will be right up ahead on your right. This is where we always stop. We were even able to pick up a new mini backpark for my sis one year when hers died a painful death on the trip down.

Kimya

 

[dixipixi]

I don't have a number for Hess, but I can tell you that we did some of our shopping there last June.

We used the one that is next to the Epcot resorts. The prices there were comparable to grocery stores in the area. They had soft drinks, water, milk, bread, junk food, beer...you know, regular convenience store stuff.

While you can't do extensive shopping there, we found it to be just right for picking up extra drinks, snacks, etc. We're not the kind of people who want to fight crowds shopping at the bigger stores while on vacation, so the Hess station worked out fine for us.

If you do need more groceries than you can find at Hess, I recommend going out to Lake Buena Vista. They have an excellent Goodings and they did have a Winn Dixie out there too. A little higher than the superstores, but never crowded. You can get in and out very quickly.

I don't know which resort you're staying in, but this Hess station is right across the road from the Epcot resorts. We were at the YC and it was a 2 minute drive over there.