Cooking in a DVC villa

[KarenG]

Originally Posted by BarryandCaron

We prefer Publix as well. When staying at a Monorail Resort, we use the Publix that is off the tourist track. I can’t remember the area but we drive behind Magic Kingdom and it’s not very far.

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I think it’s this one Caron? We always like the drive past the monorail sheds and backstage areas, too

[Robyn89]

Originally Posted by KarenG

Where are you staying Robyn (so we can direct you to the nearest place)

I’m a big fan of Publix but if I was staying at SSR or OKW there is a Winn Dixie which is very close and decent, and you may value the shorter drive depending on how tired you are on arrival day.

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Hi Karen, thank you so much for replying - we’re in OKW for the first 12 nights of our trip, then our parents are departing and we have another 6 nights in Caribbean Beach (cash reservation to make up for lost time!)

[BarryandCaron]

Originally Posted by KarenG

I think it’s this one Caron? We always like the drive past the monorail sheds and backstage areas, too

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That’s the one Karen 👍 It’s always quiet and lovely fresh produce.

[KarenG]

Originally Posted by Robyn89

Hi Karen, thank you so much for replying - we’re in OKW for the first 12 nights of our trip, then our parents are departing and we have another 6 nights in Caribbean Beach (cash reservation to make up for lost time!)

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So personally I would do to Winn Dixie as it’s close, very good range (but not so massive it will be overwhelming) and an easy drive from OKW.

Turn right out of the main entrance, nice quiet road and keep going past SSR until you reach the end of the road (MUST turn left or right).

Turn right

Short drive on a quiet road to the junction by Disney Springs. (Traffic light controlled to get onto hotel plaza boulevard)

Turn left up hotel plaza boulevard and stay in the left hand lane until you get the to the exit of WDW at that area - stay in far left Lane, traffic light controlled

Turn left then continue straight for about a mile, Winn Dixie is on the right, and if you miss the first entrance don’t worry there’s another

Also a liquor store there, but there is a decent craft beer selection

[KarenG]

Hope this works!

It’s the 12 minute route I’ve clumsily described...

PS I was last in WDW in 2017 so I hope if any of this has changed someone will correct me

[Susu]

Originally Posted by returnplanning

Presumably, you carry the sharp knife in your hold luggage(in a plastic box or similar)?

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Absolutely. Would be confiscated otherwise. It is very sharp so we have a cardboard sleeve for it so it doesn’t damage anything else. Most expensive item in our luggage as it is a good knife.

DH was once taking one as a wedding gift to a friend, flying down to London but had forgotten he couldn’t take it in hand luggage. It was duly confiscated and had strangely had disappeared when he went back to claim it on his return

[Susu]

Originally Posted by KarenG

I think it’s this one Caron? We always like the drive past the monorail sheds and backstage areas, too

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Handy to know about this. We didn’t know there was a Publix there - have always used the one on Vineland Avenue. Travel times look similar but since we always end up snarled up in traffic on the return journey at the junction with the 535, I think this one might be a better bet for us.