Where does everybody shop for groceries?

[Figaro30]

Where does everybody go to pick up groceries before they get to their room?

And what are directions to this place from the airport or from OKW?

 

[Pluto4President]

We hit Albertsons on the way from MCO. I believe it's John Roe Pkwy? Right off the parkway.

 

[wdwnut]

hi: we just got back last night. we prefer albertson's to publix because it's usually less crowded. it's right off exit 11 or 12 and is visible from the highway. prices seem to be comparable.

 

[Figaro30]

Exit 11 or 12 or WHICH parkway? John Roe parkway??

 

[Pluto4President]

I can't think of the major road from MCO to WDW. Greenway Beeline, ??? Anyway, it is on John Roe

 

[walter]

As I posted recently, Albertson on Orange Blossom Tr. if you are travelling from the airport.

 

[Pluto4President]

OK, Orange Blossom. I know where it is anyway

 

[Melynny]

We usually shop at Public on the Central Florida Parkway, that intersects with I drive, near Seaworld. I combine this trip with our first trip to the Premium Outlets off of Vineland. It's only a short drive further. ( could you beconfusing John Young Parkway with John Roe?)

 

[JoEllen]

We always stop at Albertsons off Orange Blossom exit from the Airport. It is just off the exit and one of the "Super Stores". My only complaint is the lack of Micro Beers.

 

[sonney]

There's a Publix right off of Rt 192 & International dr (turn left at Intl drive off 192 when heading East from I-4 and it is just to the right). It's about a mile east of I-4. Very close to the resorts and good prices, selections.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

We get to the unit first, then shop. Not enough room on the way to OKW for groceries. We use super Wal*Mart on rte. 192.

 

[Pluto4President]

employee discount Gail?

 

[Aurora2000]

as I read this thread I am noting the places fellow DVCers shop. However, truthfully I do not cook while on vacation ( unless you count toasted english muffins), but we still need some supplies as I travel with my DSs.....a baby and a school age child. .

I ordered everything right through VWL, faxed them my list and everything was in the refrig, freezer etc when I checked in. It was easy and great!


robyn

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Pluto,
Associate discount, not on food not normally sold in every Wal*Mart.

 

[Pluto4President]

Ah, then just loyalty I guess

 

[lawgs]

touche ...pluto....

smilawgs

=)

 

[sueg]

I know that I'm in the minority, but we go to Gooding's. I don't cook when we are on vacation, but we do eat breakfast in and we always want snacks when we return from the parks. I know that Gooding's prices are high, but I find it very convenient to OKW and I now know the layout of the store. Also, I must admit that I get lost ALOT. Knowing my way to Gooding's is worth the $$$. I got so lost when I went to buy groceries in HH, that I was ready to call the front desk & have a CM talk me back.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Pluto,
Nope, shopped there before I became an Associate/Manager.
Just like the prices.
Now, tell me, are you and Lawgs having fun with this?

 

[Pluto4President]

anything to make my time go by faster. It's taking forever to leave

2 Days 1 Hrs 33 Mins 46 Secs

 

[lawgs]

gail....we like the prices too....

we usually hit walmart with all the other ads.......=))...after we have checked in....


the one on rte 192 is much nicer than the one on John Young Parkway...but it is MORE crowded sometimes.....

only two more weeks and we are there again....this time .....one night at AKL (to see what it is like) and 4 nights at VWL....the other two ...well there was the 1$ deal with super 8 and we are still looking for a night some place else for the first day......

we changed our reservations so often ...we now have a "folder full of confirmations".....but we did get the 4 days we wanted at VWL after being on the waitlist for a while...