When traveling to Universal Orlando Resort or Walt Disney World, the last thing we want to have to do is go to a grocery store! Welcome to the world of GROCERY DELIVERY!
Who do we recommend?
In the grocery delivery game for grocery delivery in Walt Disney World and Universal Resorts, Magical Memory Planner believes there is only ONE good choice, Garden Grocer. Garden Grocer is our preferred delivery service for all grocery/personal supply that you should need/want for your upcoming Orlando theme park vacation.
HOW?
Before you travel, preferably more than 3 days prior to arrival/grocery delivery date, you will need to click this link: Garden Grocer and create an account. If you’re able to place your order extra early, they do offer promotions (ie discounts) on orders placed 120, 90, 60, 30 and 15 days ahead of delivery date. *please note* alcohol is excluded from these promotions
When placing your order, the screen will prompt you to choose a time slot for delivery. The windows available for Disney resorts are:
8am-12pm
12pm-4pm
4pm-9pm
*please note, some resorts have specific delivery window requirements and we have listed those below*
For Non-Disney resorts the delivery times are 8am and 4pm.
Details:
Garden Grocer has a $40 minimum for all delivery orders. There is a $15 delivery fee. However, if you order $200+ you get free delivery. Please note, for in room grocery delivery at Walt Disney World, Disney resorts now charge $6 for any order to be delivered to your room.
Once the food is delivered, bell services will hold all food items and refrigerate any items that require refrigeration. Alcohol will be stored at room temperature.
Pick the delivery date and time that works for you. Orders are delivered between 8am and 9pm 7 days a week. You must order a minimum of 36 hours in advance but 72 hours or more is preferred to ensure a delivery window that works best for you.
Where do they deliver?
Garden Grocer delivers to the following resorts:
Disneys All-Star Movie Resort
Disneys All-Star Music Resort
Disneys All-Star Sports Resort
Disneys Animal Kingdom Lodge-Jambo House
Disneys Animal Kingdom-Kidani Village
Disneys Art of Animation
Disneys Bay Lake Towers
Disneys Beach Club Resort
Disneys Beach Club Villas
Disneys Boardwalk Inn
Disneys Boardwalk Villas
Disneys Caribbean Beach Resort
Disneys Contemporary Resort
Disneys Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Grand Destino Tower at Coronado Resort
Disneys Fort Wilderness Campground & Campsite
Disneys Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Disneys Grand Floridian Villas
Disneys Old Key West Resort
Disneys Polynesian Resort
Disneys Pop Century Resort
Disneys Port Orleans-French Quarter Resort
Disneys Port Orleans-Resort Riverside
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disneys Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa
Disney’s Shades of Green Resort
Disneys Wilderness Lodge Resort
Disneys Wilderness Lodge Boulder Ridge
Disneys Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek
Disneys Yacht Club Resort
Four Season Orlando at Walt Disney World
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (Must be Present to Accept Delivery Between 8am and 4pm)
Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek (Must be Present to Accept Delivery Between 8am and 4pm)
Wyndam Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek (Must be Present to Accept Delivery Between 8am and 4pm)
Dolphin Resort
Swan Resort
Swan Reserve Resort
All Universal Studios Resorts (Must be Present to Accept Delivery Between 8am and 4pm)
If your resort is NOT listed, they will not deliver.
Pro Tips:
If you need to make any changes you will need to do so prior to 3 days before delivery.
Any changes you make, if it pushes you over the $200 order threshold your delivery fee will be waived.
Consider ordering diapers and wipes for delivery and only pack what you need for day of travel.
Order bottled waters for delivery!
Order breakfast items and/or snacks to save money.
If ordering milk, order a 1/2 gallon of milk, due to the size of the refrigerator in the room.
Order wine/beer to save money from purchasing during meals or at the resort store!
Have any questions about Garden Grocer? Feel free to ask your Magical Memory Planner or contact Garden Grocer directly at 866-855-4350.
To get more vacation tips check out Tips for Traveling to Disney with an Infant and Money Saving Tips for Disney