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Stores on this page are divided into three areas: Kissimmee, Orange Blossom Trail/John Young Pkwy, and Crossroads. Most store websites have a store locator function complete with maps. The front desk at your resort can also help you with directions if needed. To get around the Orlando area, I have always used the Streetwise Orlando laminated map (ISBN 1886705402) which can be found in most bookstores.

State of Florida Liquor Laws: Beer and wine are sold in grocery stores in Florida. Hard liquor is sold in liquor stores. There is a liquor store adjacent to the Albertson's on Orange Blossom Trail and to the Publix on Town Center Blvd.

Orange Blossom Trail/John Young Parkway Area

These locations are convenient if you are traveling from the Orlando airport to WDW. Most are easily accessible via the Greeneway (417) except where noted.

Albertson's - www.albertsons.com

12981 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando (407) 857-5666
6 a.m. to 1 a.m. 7 days a week
Pharmacy - M to F 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 7 a.m.;Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There is no longer a Starbucks inside this location. There is a Chik-Fil-A in this plaza.

Located just north of 417 at exit 11.

SuperTarget - www.target.com

2155 Town Center Blvd, Orlando (407) 251-5133
Orange Blossom Trail & Town Center Blvd.
Open M to Sat 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM; Sun 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pharmacy - M to F 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM; Sat 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

1 Hour Photo - M to Sat 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sun Noon to 4:00 PM

If you are not familiar with SuperTarget, they contain a regular Target store and a full grocery store.

This location has a full Starbucks inside. There is an Atlanta Bread Company and a Cracker Barrel at this location.

Located just south of 417 at exit 11. NOTE: you may need 50 cents exact change to get back on 417 @ Orange Blossom Trail.

Brannon writes (9/03): "Just wanted to let you know that you do not need exact change to get on 417 when you leave Super Target as long as you are heading south (to Disney). You will need exact change if you are heading north (airport). Since there is a $1 toll plaza a mile south from Orange blossom interchange they do not charge anything."

Publix - www.publix.com

3972 Town Center Blvd, Orlando (407) 850-4351
Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Pharmacy - M to F 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Located just south of 417 off of John Young Parkway (exit 10). Store is on Town Center Blvd, west of John Young Parkway.

Walgreens - www.walgreens.com

13880 Town Place Blvd, Orlando (407) 851-8059
Open daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Pharmacy - M to F 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sun 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

This is a drugstore and has a limited selection of groceries.

Located on the northeast corner of John Young Parkway (exit 10) and Town Center Blvd.

Costco - www.costco.com

2101 Water Bridge Blvd, Orlando (407) 393-1011
Water Bridge Blvd & Orange Blossom Trail
Open M to F 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pharmacy, Optical, Tires, Gas, 1 Hour Photo, Bakery

This location can be accessed from either the north or the south depending on what other stops you need to make. It is south of Sand Lake Rd (and the Florida Mall) and north of 417 (exit 11).

This is a membership club. You must already be a member or purchase a membership for around $50.

Costco does special order cakes. Call at least 24 hours prior to pickup time.

Sam's Club - www.samsclub.com

9498 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando (407) 859-9056
Open M to F 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pharmacy, Optical, Tires & Lube, Gas, 1 Hour Photo, Bakery

This location is along the same stretch of road as the Costco listed above except it is on the east side of the street.

This is a membership club. You must already be a member or purchase a membership for $35.

Wal-Mart Supercenter - www.walmart.com

1471 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee (407) 870-2277
Open 24 Hours
Pharmacy - M to F 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.to 7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1 Hour Photo, Tires & Lube, Vision Center, Portrait Studio

* From the airport take the Greeneway (417) to exit 14. Go south to Osceola Parkway. Turn right on Osceola Parkway. Wal-Mart is on the left. If going to WDW directly after Wal-Mart, you can take Osceola Parkway west all the way to WDW property.

Guest Comment: from Meli E 2/04 -- We've been to both the WalMart on 192 and this one. The one on 192 is always busy, and it seems like the staff can't keep up with the customers (i.e. not sparkly clean, constant re-stocking, with flats and cases of products in the aisles, messy displays). I wouldn't be surprised if it IS the busiest one in the world. The one on Osceola is much quieter and cleaner, and is NOT geared to tourists. You will NOT find the selection of souvenirs as you will on 192, but if you're looking for groceries and basic sundries, it makes for a much nicer (and faster) shopping experience.

Crossroads Area

Crossroads is a shopping plaza located at SR 535 and Hotel Plaza Blvd in Lake Buena Vista. The area includes shops and restaurants (Pizzeria Uno, Perkins, Taco Bell plus others).

*Goodings - www.goodings.com

Lake Buena Vista - SR 535 & Hotel Plaza Blvd (407) 827-1200
Open 24 hours
Located at the end of Hotel Plaza Blvd in the Crossroads Shopping Center near Downtown Disney.

Prices tend to be geared toward tourists rather than locals.

Winn Dixie - www.winndixie.com

11957 South Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando (407) 465-8600
Open daily 6 a.m. to midnight

Pharmacy, 1 Hour Photo

This location is located approximately 1/2 mile north of the Crossroads Shopping Center on the right side of the road. Go to the end of Hotel Plaza Blvd and take a left on Apopka-Vineland Rd (535).

Winn Dixie has a customer rewards card that gets you weekly specials. The card is free and can be obtained on the spot. You can download an application and have it already filled out by going to their website.

Publix www.publix.com

Apopka-Vineland Rd (535) approximately 1 mile north of Crossroads

Kissimmee Area

Please note that Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Vine St, and US 192 are all the same road (192 runs along the southern boundary of WDW). If you head east on 192, you will run into the stores listed in this area. Look for signs on WDW property to 192.

Publix - www.publix.com

Vineland & 192
2915 Vineland, Kissimmee (407) 396-7525
Open daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

* There is also an Eckerd Drugstore in this plaza.

Wal-Mart Supercenter - www.walmart.com

4444 W. Vine (192), Kissimmee (407) 846-6611
Next to Medieval Times
Open 24 hours

Pharmacy, Tire & Lube, 1 Hour Photo, Vision Center, McDonald's, Portrait Studio

This location has lots of Disney clothing and souvenirs including women's sizes up to 4X. It has a complete grocery store, beach/pool items, cameras and film, and all the usual Wal-Mart items.

Rumor has it that this is the busiest Wal-Mart in the world (and I don't mean Walt Disney World). I visited off-season and didn't find it crowded at all but I've heard from more than one source that in season there can be long waits in line. The busiest times are between 2:00 and 11:00 PM. The least busy times are in the morning.

Target - www.target.com

3003 W. Vine (192), Kissimmee (407) 846-6611
Osceola Square Mall
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days a week
Pharmacy - M to F 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sun 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

*Not a SuperTarget - limited grocery selection

*This location requires turning left from 192 into the plaza with no traffic light.

Walgreens - www.walgreens.com

5935 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (192), Kissimmee (407) 396-2002
Open 24 hours

Pharmacy - M to F 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Sat & Sun 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

* This is a drugstore and has a limited selection of groceries.

CVS - www.cvs.com

5308 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (192), Kissimmee (407) 390-9185
Next to Krispy Kreme
Open 24 hrs

* This is a drugstore and has a limited selection of groceries.

K-Mart - www.bluelight.com

2211 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (407) 846-1142

Not a Super K-Mart - limited grocery selection

Price Comparison Chart
(prices from 1/03)