One of the most practical ways to save money on your Walt Disney World Vacation is by bringing your own food to your Disney World hotel and into the Disney parks.
If you are driving to Disney, this is as easy as making a stop at a local grocery store on your way! If you are flying to Florida you need to know about the grocery delivery services available to you if you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort.
Getting groceries delivered is a very convenient way to save both time and money. If you have breakfast items in your hotel room you can grab something to eat as you hop on the bus to make it to the parks in time for rope drop!
You also are not spending 10 dollars on a few strawberries, only to be hungry again in 30 minutes due to a lack of protein. You are able to purchase healthier food to have on hand so you can splurge – with money AND calories – on delicious treats in the parks that you can’t get other places!
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Disney World Grocery Delivery Policies
We highly recommend you be available in person to accept your grocery order. This will help alleviate any extra headaches in case there are missing items or you need to sign something for alcohol delivery.
Generally speaking, take the following into consideration when having groceries delivered and you are not able to be there in person.
- Bell services at your Disney Hotel will accept your groceries for you from the delivery drivers.
- If you have ordered alcohol you should check with your specific delivery service to see what the policies are for bell services to accept. If identification is required the cast member will not be able to accept your order.
- Be aware that sometimes your bags and packages might not be labeled clearly by your delivery service. This may cause mix-ups if many people are having bell services store their groceries at once.
- Bell services may make mistakes by not putting frozen things in the freezer, just in the refrigerator. Sometimes it happens, just be aware!
- There is a $5 delivery fee to get your food delivered to your room by bell service.
You have quite a few options available to you when it comes to grocery delivery. If you use grocery delivery at home we suggest sticking with what you know. Always use Instacart or Walmart? Do that on vacation to make life easier.
7 Grocery Delivery Services for Walt Disney World
If you are looking for other options we’ve got you! All the services listed below will deliver to your hotel on the Disney Property. Let’s jump in.
1. Walmart Grocery Delivery
Download the Walmart app to get your groceries delivered (or go pick them up if you have a car)
Pros: Prices at WalMart will generally be cheaper than other places. If you are a member of the WalMart + program delivery to your hotel is free with a $35 order.
Cons: If you are not a member of the plus program delivery fees can fluctuate quite a bit.
2. Amazon Prime Now
If you are an Amazon Prime member this is a service you may want to check out. Groceries can be delivered within two hours. Amazon Prime Now will get groceries from Whole Foods or Amazon Fresh. One-hour delivery is an option if you need it!
Pros: With $35 of qualifying purchases your delivery is free! If you want your delivery in an hour or less you may need to pay an extra $5 charge.
Cons: Whole Foods prices can be more expensive than other grocery stores. Only available to amazon prime members.
3. Garden Grocer
Photo: Garden Grocer
Garden Grocer is a highly reputable Orlando delivery service. There is a $40 minimum order. Orders under $205 will have a $15 delivery fee. If you place your several days in advance you can receive discounts on your order, so definitely consider placing that order early!
Pros: Deliver to all the Disney World Resorts. Large variety of products available. You can pick your delivery window.
Cons: You need to place a large order to waive the delivery fee, making this a better option for families vs. couples.
4. Instacart
Instacart has a personal shopper do your shopping for you! In Orlando, participating stores include Whole Foods, Publix, Costco, and ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. Delivery fees are about $4 for same day orders of over $35.
If you have an Instacart Express membership delivery fees are free for orders over $35. Orders containing alcohol have a separate service fee. You may be able to sign up for a two week free trial of Instacart Express. Just don’t forget to cancel!
Pros: Many people use and are very familiar with Instacart, making it a go-to on vacation. Lots of store options.
Cons: Delivery fees can get a little convoluted with alcohol orders.
5. Dizzy Dolphin Delivery
Dizzy Dolphin Delivery is a grocery delivery service started by Disney Vacation Club members. You place your order, they give you a quote, and you need to pay 7 days prior to delivery. There is a $14 delivery charge on anything under $250. You must have a minimum order amount of $50.
Pros: Dizzy Dolphin shops around to find you the best prices at the local grocery story and the clubs. They know and understand Disney and how it works, making this very hassle free. Delivers to all the Disney Hotels.
Cons: You need to plan ahead to use this grocery service!
6. Shipt
Like Instacart, Shipt is another very popular membership-based grocery delivery service. If you’re a member of Shipt, orders are free over $34!
If you’re familiar with Shipt and use it at home, this is a great option for you to use while away on vacation.
Pros: Like Instacart, many people are very familiar and already use Shipt making it a super convenient option.
Cons: You need a membership to use this service.
7. Orlando Grocery Express
If you want to go with the local option, check out Orlando Grocery Express! This food delivery service delivers to more options than Garden Grocer (as you can see by the list below).
There’s a delivery fee of $14 but if you order over $200 worth of groceries your delivery is FREE!
It works similar to the other options where you shop for your items, add them to your cart, choose a delivery date and time and your food is delivered!
They recommend placing your order delivery early since some dates fill up quickly. One great thing is you don’t have to be present to get your groceries at a Disney Resort!
Deliveries can be made to:
- Disney’s All Star Music, Movies, and Sports
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Kidani Village
- Disney’s Art of Animation
- Disney’s Bay Lake Tower
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas
- Disney’s Boardwalk Resort and Villas
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Resort
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter and Riverside Resorts
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs and Treehouse Resorts & Villas
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Villas
- Disney’s Yacht Club
- Fountains
- Four Seasons Resort at Disney World
- Give Kids The World
- Hilton Grand Vacation Club, SeaWorld, I-Drive, and Parc Soleil
- Hilton at Disney Springs
- Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
- Holiday Inn at Orange Lake Resort & Country Club
- Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- Marriott Cypress Harbour
- Marriott Grande Vista-They now require you to be present for delivery
- Marriott Lakeshore Reserve
- Marriott Sabel Palms
- Marriott Imperial Palms
- Marriott Royal Palms
- Orange Lake Resort & Country Club
- Shades of Green
- Sheraton Vistana Resort
- Sheraton Vistana Village
- Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort
- Waldorf Astoria Bonnet Creek
- WorldQuest
- If your resort or hotel is not listed above please contact them before placing your order to ensure we deliver to your location. Email them at [email protected] or text 407-952-9373.
- Note: they do NOT deliver to the Universal hotels
Pros: Delivers to a lot of places, more than some of the other options. Local option!
Cons: Dates can fill up if you don’t order early enough, delivery fee if under $200.
What Groceries to Order
This will be specific to your family, but we definitely will help you out with a list to get you started! Keep in mind – if you have a full kitchen vs a kitchenette or just a fridge your orders will vary.
Before you place your order for food items, find out if your hotel room has the following:
- Size of refrigerator
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker – find out if it is a Keurig or a drip coffee maker
- Microwave
If you have a full kitchen you may want to add dinner foods to your list to help you save money. Otherwise, head to one of the great restaurants in the parks or go to Disney Springs for a fun dinner on vacation!
Breakfast Grocery Ideas:
- Fresh fruit – apples, bananas, strawberries, blueberries
- Yogurt
- Granola or granola bars
- Bread or English Muffins
- Peanut Butter
- Jam
- Cream cheese
- Cereal bars
Snacks to pack in your park bag or cooler:
Other items for your hotel room:
- Ice cream
- Soda (if you are a Pepsi drinker you better order it – you can’t get it at Disney World!)
- Sparkling Water
- Alcohol
- Chocolate
- Sandwiches
- Chips and salsa
- Easy Mac
- Milk
- Juice or Juice boxes
If you forgot to buy any of your essential items – diapers, lotion, bandaids, etc., you can often add these to your grocery order. Just keep in mind, you probably won’t know you forgot these things until you get to Orlando so you may be paying a same day delivery fee.
So go ahead and download one of these food delivery apps on your phone and let someone do the grocery shopping for you! Be aware of your perishable items, make sure you get free delivery if you can (or be aware of additional fees), and you are good to go!
One tip: no need to order bottled water! Make sure you pack your water bottle and you can get free water at all times from any of the quick service restaurants or water bottle filling stations!
If you are staying at a Disney Resort and decided to purchase a refillable mug you may not need to order many drinks at all from the grocery store. Something to keep in mind!
Find our other money saving tips here!
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