Buying alcohol near WDW

[BeautyBelle]

We are thinking of taking an Uber to Wal-Mart or a grocery store near the park when we arrive. My husband would like to buy some bottles of wine to keep in the room. Does anyone know if we would have to go to a separate liquor store or if stores in the area are able to sell alcohol in-house? Thanks!

 

[Tony the Tigger]

In Florida, most supermarkets sell beer and wine. (Where I originally come from, NJ, that’s not a thing.) Publix definitely has it.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

We are thinking of taking an Uber to Wal-Mart or a grocery store near the park when we arrive. My husband would like to buy some bottles of wine to keep in the room. Does anyone know if we would have to go to a separate liquor store or if stores in the area are able to sell alcohol in-house? Thanks!

Skip Uber and order from Garden Grocer. The grocery prices will be a bit higher but you won't have to pay for the Uber ride so it's probably break-even and GG will save you lots of time and hassle.

 

[BeautyBelle]

In Florida, most supermarkets sell beer and wine. (Where I originally come from, NJ, that’s not a thing.) Publix definitely has it.

Thanks! My husband is from NH and apparently it isn't a thing there either.

 

[BeautyBelle]

Skip Uber and order from Garden Grocer. The grocery prices will be a bit higher but you won't have to pay for the Uber ride so it's probably break-even and GG will save you lots of time and hassle.

Thanks! We thought about instacart but didn't want to have to deal with meeting the delivery person in the lobby at a certain time. Does Garden Grocers not have the same issue?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Thanks! We thought about instacart but didn't want to have to deal with meeting the delivery person in the lobby at a certain time. Does Garden Grocers not have the same issue?

Nope, they deliver to Disney's bell services and you can call for your stuff whenever. You have to be in your room for bell services to deliver, but that's the only restriction I can think of. Tip your bellman.

 

[Nottamus]

Some places to drive are pretty close. We drive in from NJ so we have a car....we stay at AKL. Sherberth road is pretty close. We hit 192 and go one light down to Formosa Gardens. Food, liquor, everything shopping center.

 

[Legendary]

Not sure about Garden Grocer but you have to be present with an id for instacart when you have alcohol delivered.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Where are you staying? There are going to be places that can be recommended based on proximity. If you are staying around the DS resorts, there is a Winn Dixie on 535 that has a pretty good selection.

 

[Worldlover71]

Just a reminder that the hotel gift shops all have bottled wine and beer. There is a limited selection and the price is a bit high but you can' t beat the convenience.

 

[GeoDonJac34]

We use Garden Grocer every trip. Love the convenience. Prices aren't too bad.

 

[hystericalbende]

Garden Grocer all the way! We’ve ordered alcohol multiple times and never had to meet the delivery with id.

 

[BeautyBelle]

Where are you staying? There are going to be places that can be recommended based on proximity. If you are staying around the DS resorts, there is a Winn Dixie on 535 that has a pretty good selection.

We will be at All-Star Movies. Thanks!

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

We will be at All-Star Movies. Thanks!

I'd go with the Sherberth recommendation made by @Nottamus. Now the question is - do the savings offset the Uber expense. And that depends on what you are buying and in what quantity.

 

[correcaminos]

Thanks! We thought about instacart but didn't want to have to deal with meeting the delivery person in the lobby at a certain time. Does Garden Grocers not have the same issue?

The bypass by requiring you to send a copy of your ID. A big no for me, so we save by going with one that will meet us and is cheaper.