Transportation with grocery stop

[kitkat4622]

Looking for transportation from MCO with a grocery stop. Final destination animal kingdom Lodge

 

[Boopuff]

We used Tiffany town car, they allowed at 20min stop at Publix. We had a list and it worked out really well.

 

[CarolynFH]

We’re using GearFusion which will stop at a specific Publix to pick up an order. They charge an additional $25 for that stop.

 

[Best Aunt]

I have used Tiffany Towncar for years.

I use the Publix website for making my shopping list, so that I know which aisles my items are in.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

I have tried a bunch of different iterations of ways to get groceries and have found that the best combination of price (no instacart markups, reasonable delivery fee, and no tips)/selection (it’s a full supermarket vs whatever target has in their grocery section)/convenience (delivery vs. pickup) to be Kroger delivery straight to the resort.

 

[kitkat4622]

I have tried a bunch of different iterations of ways to get groceries and have found that the best combination of price (no instacart markups, reasonable delivery fee, and no tips)/selection (it’s a full supermarket vs whatever target has in their grocery section)/convenience (delivery vs. pickup) to be Kroger delivery straight to the resort.

I read Kroger is no longer going to be operating in Florida come January 2026. At least the distribution center

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

I read Kroger is no longer going to be operating in Florida come January 2026. At least the distribution center

Bummer!

https://www.usatoday.com/story/groc...oses-spoke-facility-lays-off-180/87359920007/

 

[OKW Lover]

Why not try FL Tours? They sponsor this section of the DIS Boards.

 

[bheyman]

Last month as a group of 4 adults we used https://www.thegenieorlando.com/. Excellent service! I saw child seats stored in the rear of the SUV for families.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

This would probably be the best option, compared to a grocery delivery. Check out Supreme Transportation in Orlando. 10 stars!

We used Magical Vacation Services for our last trip and although he did not add crazy mark-up, he made a lot of substitutions we did not ask for. We did learn that the specific items and brands were available. I guess he just got what was easiest. We were very specific in our shopping list and still ended up with things we did not want. We ended up throwing away about $30 - $40 of it. Not happy!

Dizzy Dolphin will also substitute without your approval, even when you ask them not to. They have about 60% mark-up on many items, plus a delivery fee and they ask for a tip.

If you can get everything at one place, either Costco or a local grocery store, that would be your best bet.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

Wrong post to quote.

 

[Sparrow'sLady]

Why not try FL Tours? They sponsor this section of the DIS Boards.

15 minute grocery stop is too short when you are not familiar with the store/layout.

 

[KPeterso]

I like https://castandcrewtransportation.com/. They offer a grocery stop. I have used them for the ride, but not done the grocery stop. I would just order and have delivered what I needed instead of running around a store I don't know.

 

[Robber Baron]

15 minute grocery stop is too short when you are not familiar with the store/layout.

Tiffany Towncar offers a 20 minute grocery stop, but, every time we've used them they say take as long as you need.

 

[CarolynFH]

15 minute grocery stop is too short when you are not familiar with the store/layout.

That's one reason I like to shop at Publix - their app not only allows you to make a list, it shows where the items are including whether left end, right end or middle of the back wall. Makes it very easy to shop efficiently there!

 

[MikeF;NJ]

That's one reason I like to shop at Publix - their app not only allows you to make a list, it shows where the items are including whether left end, right end or middle of the back wall. Makes it very easy to shop efficiently there!

Probably not an issue for anything you'd want to pick up to bring to a WDW hotel, but I would caution that the Publix app isn't always 100% correct on product location. I've had multiple items (mostly in frozen) that are mis-categorized and show up in the wrong aisle in the app.

 

[DVCjj]

That's one reason I like to shop at Publix - their app not only allows you to make a list, it shows where the items are including whether left end, right end or middle of the back wall. Makes it very easy to shop efficiently there!

We've snowbirded in Cocoa Beach for the past 5 years and aside from the Ocean, I absolutely love Publix and miss it terribly when back home to the Midwest. It's diagonally across the street from the condo we rent and it's been like an 'old friend'. We go to Disney a lot when there and always seem to make a Publix stop on the way home.

 

[CarolynFH]

Probably not an issue for anything you'd want to pick up to bring to a WDW hotel, but I would caution that the Publix app isn't always 100% correct on product location. I've had multiple items (mostly in frozen) that are mis-categorized and show up in the wrong aisle in the app.

You're right - I've only shopped there for vacation groceries, so I haven't noticed incorrect placements. OTOH, I have noticed similar errors on the app for my hometown grocery.

 

[MyDogTink]

Tiffany Towncar offers a 20 minute grocery stop, but, every time we've used them they say take as long as you need.

Same experience. Never felt rushed using Tiffany and stopping at Publix. Now I order for pickup but my husband still goes in to pick up stuff like wine. We are definitely at Publix more than 20 minutes.

I find Tiffany Towncar to be more stressful on departure day. Driver is always early and we’re doing last minute packing and waiting for bell services.