Is there grocery store before we get to WDW?

inluvwithdisney · 07-25-2003

We are flying into Orlando and renting a car for our 8 day stay!! We have never been to Florida and are a little nervous:nervous about getting to WDW from the airport. Also, we would like to stop at a grocery store on the way to pick up some snacks. Being from Colorado we obviously do not have the same grocery store chains. Are there any good stores on the way to the resort that are easily accessable so we do not get lost?!?

Also, how hard is it to find WDW from the airport? Is it well marked?? Should we purchase a map of the area and any suggestions on where to get a map of Orlando? I did order some info on Orlando, do anyone know if there is a good enough map in that info?

Still so many questions and getting to so little time

:) !!

Any help on these subjects would be greatly appreciated!!:)

:)

tiggerlover1971 · 07-25-2003

there is a publix on 192 actually there are two of them and also a superwalmart on 192

mickaholic4077 · 07-25-2003

Okay,take 417(the greeneway)to exit 6 for Epcot. When you come to the stop light,there is a 7-11 on the corner. Make a left on that road. Take that road to the end. Right on the left is a Publix Supermarket. After you get all your supplies,get back on that road toward the 7-11. Make a left at that traffic light. That road goes right into WDW.

tiggerlover1971 · 07-25-2003

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Originally posted by mickaholic4077
Okay,take 417(the greeneway)to exit 6 for Epcot. When you come to the stop light,there is a 7-11 on the corner. Make a left on that road. Take that road to the end. Right on the left is a Publix Supermarket. After you get all your supplies,get back on that road toward the 7-11. Make a left at that traffic light. That road goes right into WDW.

thanks mickaholic I knew they were on 192 I just didnt know how to tell them the directions

inluvwithdisney · 07-25-2003

Great thanks!! Do you pick up the 417 right from the airport??

Park Hopper · 07-25-2003

Because our economy depends on tourists, Orlando is very tourist-friendly. The roads are exceptionally well-marked, so I wouldn't worry about getting to WDW. And once you get on Disney property, the roads are even more well-marked.

If you plan to do any driving at all around Orlando, or if you just want to get a feel for the area, I recommend you buy a Streetwise Orlando map. If you order directly from the company at the preceding link, Streetwise Orlando is $5.95 plus $1.60 shipping and handling. You can also order the maps from Amazon.com, but you'll pay more for shipping.

The maps are laminated in plastic for durability and show only major details so you don't have to wade through tons of tiny streets to find what you're looking for. The Streetwise Orlando map has a separate section that includes WDW. The map is definitely a good investment.

jmouse · 07-25-2003

Your rental car company will provide a map which will be sufficient for use in getting to WDW. Since most WDW tourists only travel the main roadways around WDW, I don't see where you would need a more complete map.

417 is the roadway you take to WDW when you use the airport's South Exit.

inluvwithdisney · 07-25-2003

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Originally posted by tiggerlover1971
there is a publix on 192 actually there are two of them and also a superwalmart on 192

Is the Super Walmart easy to find as well??I am familiar with Super walmart and their prices are usually really good!!

**mickey** · 07-25-2003

The Wal-Mart is a bit of a drive, and not really on the way to WDW from the airport. I would suggest either going directly to the resort, and then asking someone at the concierge desk directions to a store, or, map out your plan before hand. There is a new Publix not far from Downtown Disney, as well as Goodings (not recommended) and a Winn-Dixie just outside the Downtown Disney entrance. Either the Publix or Winn-Dixie will have decent prices, and they are new stores, so they will be nice.

inluvwithdisney · 07-25-2003

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Originally posted by mickey
The Wal-Mart is a bit of a drive, and not really on the way to WDW from the airport. I would suggest either going directly to the resort, and then asking someone at the concierge desk directions to a store, or, map out your plan before hand. There is a new Publix not far from Downtown Disney, as well as Goodings (not recommended) and a Winn-Dixie just outside the Downtown Disney entrance. Either the Publix or Winn-Dixie will have decent prices, and they are new stores, so they will be nice.

Thanx so much for the input!!!! I feel blind since I have never been there!!!:)

ArielBelle · 07-25-2003

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Originally posted by mickey
There is a new Publix not far from Downtown Disney, as well as Goodings (not recommended) and a Winn-Dixie just outside the Downtown Disney entrance. Either the Publix or Winn-Dixie will have decent prices, and they are new stores, so they will be nice.

Is this the same Publix Mickaholic gave directions to??

dznygrl · 07-25-2003

Publix is probably most convenient...and you're going to get a LOT better prices there than you will at Gooding's, etc.

jmouse · 07-25-2003

No, the Publix that mickaholic gave directions to is an older Publix.

07-25-2003	#1 (permalink)
inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Is there grocery store before we get to WDW? We are flying into Orlando and renting a car for our 8 day stay!! We have never been to Florida and are a little nervous:nervous about getting to WDW from the airport. Also, we would like to stop at a grocery store on the way to pick up some snacks. Being from Colorado we obviously do not have the same grocery store chains. Are there any good stores on the way to the resort that are easily accessable so we do not get lost?!? Also, how hard is it to find WDW from the airport? Is it well marked?? Should we purchase a map of the area and any suggestions on where to get a map of Orlando? I did order some info on Orlando, do anyone know if there is a good enough map in that info? Still so many questions and getting to so little time :) !! Any help on these subjects would be greatly appreciated!!:) :) __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	there is a publix on 192 actually there are two of them and also a superwalmart on 192 __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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inluvwithdisney I need it to be May 28th! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Disney ~~ In my mind!! Posts: 2,783	Great thanks!! Do you pick up the 417 right from the airport?? __________________ AVATAR: My kitties: DISNEY & EPCOT Disneyland ~~ Offsite~~ August 1991 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~June 2001 Disneyland/Calif. Adv. ~~ DLH ~~ Sept. 2002 WDW ~~ POR ~~Sept. 2003 WDW ~~ POLY~~ Sept. 2004 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ December 2005 WDW/Disney Cruise ~~ POR/Disney Wonder ~~ August 2007 WDW & US/DC/SW ~~POR ~~August 2008 Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 16 DAYS with the MOUSE!! 9 days WDW/7 days Eastern Carribean Cruise!!! Playing and cruising with the MOUSE!!!!

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	Because our economy depends on tourists, Orlando is very tourist-friendly. The roads are exceptionally well-marked, so I wouldn't worry about getting to WDW. And once you get on Disney property, the roads are even more well-marked. If you plan to do any driving at all around Orlando, or if you just want to get a feel for the area, I recommend you buy a Streetwise Orlando map. If you order directly from the company at the preceding link, Streetwise Orlando is $5.95 plus $1.60 shipping and handling. You can also order the maps from Amazon.com, but you'll pay more for shipping. The maps are laminated in plastic for durability and show only major details so you don't have to wade through tons of tiny streets to find what you're looking for. The Streetwise Orlando map has a separate section that includes WDW. The map is definitely a good investment. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	The Wal-Mart is a bit of a drive, and not really on the way to WDW from the airport. I would suggest either going directly to the resort, and then asking someone at the concierge desk directions to a store, or, map out your plan before hand. There is a new Publix not far from Downtown Disney, as well as Goodings (not recommended) and a Winn-Dixie just outside the Downtown Disney entrance. Either the Publix or Winn-Dixie will have decent prices, and they are new stores, so they will be nice. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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Is there grocery store before we get to WDW?

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Okay,take 417(the greeneway)to exit 6 for Epcot. When you come to the stop light,there is a 7-11 on the corner. Make a left on that road. Take that road to the end. Right on the left is a Publix Supermarket. After you get all your supplies,get back on that road toward the 7-11. Make a left at that traffic light. That road goes right into WDW.

07-25-2003	#7 (permalink)
jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Your rental car company will provide a map which will be sufficient for use in getting to WDW. Since most WDW tourists only travel the main roadways around WDW, I don't see where you would need a more complete map. 417 is the roadway you take to WDW when you use the airport's South Exit.

07-25-2003	#12 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Publix is probably most convenient...and you're going to get a LOT better prices there than you will at Gooding's, etc. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 10 hours 26 minutes

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	No, the Publix that mickaholic gave directions to is an older Publix.

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