Timing grocery stop and villa checkin

ttfn3

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I'm trying to figure out how to coordinate our checkin and grocery stop. We're staying at CSR the night before, so I may just get the items that don't need refrigeration when we head from the airport to CSR. Then, go for a quick grocery run after we checkin at the BWV to pickup perishables. I'm not too crazy about 2 grocery runs. However, I don't want anything to spoil. How do you all coordinate grocery pickup and villa checkin? Thanks!
 
You've got a few options. In case you weren't aware, you can buy many items from the resort itself. You can even fax your order ahead and they will stock your DVC villa after you check-in. That's the expensive (but time-saving) way to go. A full list of items carried at each resort is available at the member web site.

There's a company called wegoshop.com that will handle the shopping for you for a nominal fee.

Unless you really need something for that night at CSR, I personally would just wait until you get into your villa. Run to the store in the evening, or some other time that won't totally disrupt your plans.

If you do need some items both days, then two stops is probably the way to go. Any chance you could bring some of the non-perishables in your luggage to avoid one of the trips?

There is a Publix that's only 5 minutes away from the Downtown Disney area, so it's not like you need to set aside 2 hours to get your shopping done. In fact, this particular Publix is right across the road from one of Disney's off-site outlet stores. If you're planning to buy any volume of souvenirs, it's a worthwile stop. All of the merchandise is official "Disney" stuff that represents either production overruns, discontinued or out-of-season items. Last May I bought a golf shirt with the logo of one of the Disney courses as a Father's Day gift. Original price was $54. I paid $26.
 
We do our grocery run after we check-in. We go to the Winn-Dixie down the road from Crossroads. If we get in late, we wait until the next day (go out for breakfast).
 
tjkraz, could be tell me how to get to the Publix you mentioned? It sounds like it will be handy from SSR.

Thanks,
Mandy::MinnieMo
 




















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