Grocery Stop Help Please!

[GoofyMom2]

OK, getting to be that time that I need to reserve my town car ride to and from the resort. (I'm staying @ Swan so no ME for us this time...)

I have heard high recommendations for taking advantage of the complimentary grocery stop that many companies offer and have decided it's a great idea to stock up on water, juice boxes, some snacks etc.

So, of course questions arise: Are there any grocery stores in that route that any of you in the know recommend for a quick in and out? Has anyone done this stop? If so, please share your experiences, good and bad. Also, some places recommend getting a cheap cooler at the store to use in the room. Anyone have any ideas on this? Swan only has the in-room fridge which they charge $20 to use, plus it has their stuff in it so I can't imagine it would be able to fit much.

Any input on this subject would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!! :wave:

 

[jordanyosh]

We used towncar service in January and had a grocery stop. We said we wanted to go to Publix and he took us to one close to WDW. If you've requested a stop usually the drivers know the ones in the area. Try not to go to Gooding's by DTD; it's expensive.

 

[shmmrname]

We usually bring our water, snacks and other goodies with us, but now we have 5 people pilgrimaging in a little Saturn, so we too are going to have to go shopping in FL.

NO GOODINGS, check.

 

[tigsmom]

Publix all the way.

Water, juice boxes trail mix, peanutbutter crackers and cheese & cracker packs as they can double as a quick meal instead of a snack if need be. :wave:

 

[marlaymike]

But in the 192 there is Wal*Mart and Target Super Store!!!

 

[lamarvenoy]

There is a Publix directly off of 192E that serves as a direct path to Disney.The driver should know where it is.

 

[PhilharMagician]

We always stop at Publix.

 

[shoppingnut]

But in the 192 there is Wal*Mart and Target Super Store!!!

Walmart is always crowded it will take you more then a 1/2 hr on the line to pay.

Publix, Goodings is too expensive.

 

[GoofyMom2]

Thanks everyone.....sounds like Publix is the winner!

PS Sorry I posted in the wrong section at first......

Any ideas on a cooler?

 

[shmmrname]

TARGET?
Can you tell me the ADDRESS or DIRECTIONS from PO:FQ/DTD? Is it close. It would be ideal as we all have Target Credit Cards to use up...

 

[mauradee2003]

I just looked at my receipt from the grocery stop we made last week...it was at Publix in Lakeland FL. Very nice store and not crowded at all! :wave:

 

[swimmom]

We also stopped at the Publix last December to pick up bottled water, soft drinks & snacks. I also remember it to not be very crowded. We were in and out of the store in about 10-15 minutes. The soft-sided cooler my be a good idea, since there's no guarantee of getting a stryofoam cooler at the grocery store.

 

[matrtj]

We were in and out of Publix/WalMart stores there over the last two weeks, and they all have the styrofoam coolers in stock - I think in WalMart they are on the 'wrong' side of the checkouts, stacked up against the walls.

 

[Tim G]

TARGET?
Can you tell me the ADDRESS or DIRECTIONS from PO:FQ/DTD? Is it close. It would be ideal as we all have Target Credit Cards to use up...

IMO there's one on the (what I call) rhe old bronson Highway... Coming from Disney, it's past Orange Blossom, or maybe even further, somewhere on the left hand side...

Too far for me...

 

[HauntedPirate]

There's a SuperTarget just off of US 417, I want to say Exit 11. Not 100% sure on the exit #, however.

 

[crazygirley]

There is also a SuperTarget near the Mall at Millenia, off of John Young Parkway and Conroy.