Where do you do your grocery shopping?

[Sy-]

For those of you DVC members that actually use the kitchen in your room I was wondering where you do your grocery shopping. Are there any grocery stores or member stores like costco or sams club between MCO and WDW? Do the grocery stores near WDW have "disney" inflated prices? Does DVC run a grocery store on property with real world prices? As members have you ever thought of bringing this idea up? On any given day there are thousands of DVC guests perhaps they may consider it, even if it is not exclusive to DVC members.

 

[La2kw]

For those of you DVC members that actually use the kitchen in your room I was wondering where you do your grocery shopping. Are there any grocery stores or member stores like costco or sams club between MCO and WDW? Do the grocery stores near WDW have "disney" inflated prices? Does DVC run a grocery store on property with real world prices? As members have you ever thought of bringing this idea up? On any given day there are thousands of DVC guests perhaps they may consider it, even if it is not exclusive to DVC members.

We shop at the Publix near the Outlet Mall. We like the produce there the best, and the prices are not too much different than those at home. There is also a new SuperTarget nearby if you need things other than food. There is a Costco between the airport and Disney, just check the Costco website for the location. We've never bothered with Costco. Each DVC resort does have a small convenience market in the resort shop, but most of the prices are on the high side.

 

[brianm27]

Publix is the best that we have found. There are two locations that are about 8-10 minutes from OKW and BWV.

On the Publix web site, they are listed as Regency Village Shopping Center (near the outlet) and Xentury City (near Gaylord Palms). The Xentury City store is smaller and easier to get in and out quick, however the other store is newer and very nice. Both locations have Walgreen's nearby as well.

 

[Candace]

There is an Albertson's off of Orange Blossom Trail between MCO and WDW. Very convenient to stop on the way to the resort. Prices are reasonable. If you don't want to spend much time shopping, you can fax them a grocery list and they will have it ready for you at the customer service desk. Numbers on on their website.

 

[coffman6]

We just returned from a week at OKW and used wegoshop.com Marge is the new owner and did an excellent job buying our food. We used Publix add two days before we left and bought alot of two for ones and it really worked out well. She delivered our food on time and gave us the receipt as well. I would use her again even if we drive in next time.

 

[utahkennedys]

I also really like Publix but on this last trip we just went to Winn Dixie which is probably a little closer. It was fine. I just avoid Goodings like the plague -- such a rip off and Winn Dixie is just a little ways from there and also has a liquor store in the same parking lot if you need that stop too.

 

[lsutigger2]

We usually stop at the Albertson's off the Orange Blossom Trail exit between MCO and WDW. That's were I shop at home and it is just easier for me to go to a store I'm familiar with. We did try the Winn Dixie on the hwy as you turn left off Hotel Blvd. (sorry don't know the name). It was very nice and clean. Would use it again.

 

[NancyDVC]

We used to shop at Goodings, close but expensive and the only supermarket that never seemed to have grapefruit juice.
Now we go to Publix near the outlets. Great store. Nice selection of prepared foods (I do so hate to cook on vacation). We get breakfast food, snacks, lunch/sandwich fixings and some prepared things to reheat for an eat in dinner.
Thanks to this board for all the directions to the supermarkets!

 

[travelbug]

I also really like Publix but on this last trip we just went to Winn Dixie which is probably a little closer. It was fine. I just avoid Goodings like the plague -- such a rip off and Winn Dixie is just a little ways from there and also has a liquor store in the same parking lot if you need that stop too.

Same here. I avoid Goodings and go to the Winn Dixie nearby. It's a nice store and reasonably priced IMO.

 

[cymomtx]

We were there at Thanksgiving and shopped at a recently opened Walmart that is 5 minutes away from SSR. The prices are great and they have everything you need from clothes, souveniors and groceries.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Has anyone tried the new super Walmart about a mile or two away from DTD?

 

[ClarabelleCow]

i just had Goodings deliver and it was perfect, maybe a little more but everything arrived and no complaintes. I also ordered a birthday cake from them and it was the most ornate cake I have seen!! I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

 

[crazywig]

yes, we went to super walmart twice on our last trip in september. prices are fantastic (compared to up here in MA).

Has anyone tried the new super Walmart about a mile or two away from DTD?

 

[christianweecare]

yes, we went to super walmart twice on our last trip in september. prices are fantastic (compared to up here in MA).

Where is the Super Walmart?

 

[cobbler]

We went to the Wal-Mart near DTD. I am not sure if it was the newest or not. It was about 4 miles away.
Very nice.

 

[Sammy]

We're heading down to OKW in February....would love directions to the new Walmart. We usually shop at the Publix at the Premium Outlets, but this sounds closer...??

 

[CRSNDSNY]

We're heading down to OKW in February....would love directions to the new Walmart. We usually shop at the Publix at the Premium Outlets, but this sounds closer...??

I have the directions at work and can post them tomorrow. But basically if you come in from the airport at the DTD area, take a left at the light where the CVS (used to be an Eckerd) is on your left. I think Gaylord Palms is on the right? If you take that left and go about a mile or so, you'll see it. I think the Vanity Fair outlet is somewhere down there, too.

It's a brand new super Walmart.

 

[MinnieGirl33]

We use Winn Dixie.

Go out Hotel Plaza Blvd. to light at Crossroads & make a left onto 535.
Winn Dixie is a little bit (2 - 3 lights??) on right. FYI - There is an ABC (liquor) store in the parking lot for those of us who enjoy a nice beverage on the balcony at night!

I was able to get a frequent shopper/bonus/whatever you like to call them card from them on-line.

While I don't cook, we stock up on bottled water, soda, ice cream, snacks & laundry detergent, etc.

 

[CALNEVA DISNEYFANS]

We like publix. Forget about the Super WalMart.... We felt we walked into a third world county.... NOTHING SUPER ABOUT IT.

 

[La2kw]

We like publix. Forget about the Super WalMart.... We felt we walked into a third world county.... NOTHING SUPER ABOUT IT.

I agree. Publix also has the best produce IMO.