Supermarket on way from airport

[joanne]

Can one of our lovely Orlando residents please give us directions to stop off at a supermarket on our way from MCO :Please:

We'll be coming along the Central Florida Greeneway, then onto Osceola Parkway, and don't really want to go too far off track.

Thank you :bigsmile:

[OKWTink]

Osceola Parkway has a new Walmart, but I'm not sure you'll be far enough down on it.

I forget what resort you are staying at? Coming off the Greenway you could end up in Celebration. That would give you a left onto 192 west with a very nice Publix west on 192 down a few miles. You could then backtrack to Black Lake Rd. and be on WDW property in minutes in the immediate vicinity of AK.

However, depending upon your resort, you may just want to head for WDW property and go to the Publix behind the Premium outlet mall. You'll get there from DTD by following the signs for the Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine. Pass in front of the mall, take a right and you'll see the Publix on your right.

[kiltedwarrior]

Its PO FQ we'll be heading too Tink. Which would you say is the best option? :)

[SorcererMickey]

I'd say the Publix just north of the Premium Outlets as Tink said. On the aerial, the Premium Outlets is the building just above the Church. The Publix will be across the street.

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[Quicksilver]

Can one of our lovely Orlando residents please give us directions to stop off at a supermarket on our way from MCO :Please:

We'll be coming along the Central Florida Greeneway, then onto Osceola Parkway, and don't really want to go too far off track.

Thank you :bigsmile:

Hi Joanne,

The best choice is a Publix right off 417 (greenway). As soon as you pass the first toll on 417 take the exit "landstar", then a left under the 417 and the Publix is right there on your right. This is the one we usually use for our stops since it is the most convenient for both us and our customers. Also it's one of the emptiest Publix around. :wink:

Regards,

Gregory Nicolas.
:) :) :) :)

[joanne]

Thanks all :)

Gregory, is it easy to get back onto the 417 afterwards?

Tink/SM, how far is it, and how difficult to get to Publix near OPO?
Bear in mind that we'll have just been on a 9 hour flight, and on US roads for the first time this visit :afraid:

[Dawn]

The one by Premium Outlets is easy to find - I found it several times. :D

[Quicksilver]

Thanks all :)

Gregory, is it easy to get back onto the 417 afterwards?

Tink/SM, how far is it, and how difficult to get to Publix near OPO?
Bear in mind that we'll have just been on a 9 hour flight, and on US roads for the first time this visit :afraid:

Very easy. This Publix is about 1/4 of a mile from the 417, so you can actually see the road from it. They ALL close at 10:00pm though, keep that in mind. :)

[JuniorMickey]

10? Is that an Orlando thing? Publix down here are open til 11 except on Sunday. Good to know :thumbs:

[OKWTink]

I understand what Gregory is saying, but I'd go with the Publix at Premium outlets for several reasons, one being it is set up more for the visitor than the local shopper. That will give you more options that are user friendly for the person staying in a resort.

From PO FQ head for DTD. Take the Hotel Plaza Blvd to the intersection of Crossroads and SR 535. Take a right on SR 535, pass under the (I-4) overhead and take a left on Vine (just by Bahama Breeze) following the signs for the outlet and Mary, Queen of the Universe. Pass in front of the mall and take a right. Follow that road for a matter of yards and the Publix will be on your left.

A simple back track will lead you right back to your resort.

[tajainaz]

The one by Premium Outlets is easy to find - I found it several times. :D


Was that by design or the vehicle deciding where to go? :wink:

[candyman]

all supermarkets close at 10 pm !!!!!!
i thought they all opened 24 hours in america
even in my boring little town within 10 minutes i can be in one of 3 24 hour supermarkets
i am so shocked we are lead to believe that in america the retailers lead the way and we follow

steve

[Cindernaenae]

Currently the capital of South Dakota has no 24 hour grocery stores. And the streetlights start to flash at 11PM.

My hometown has 2 24 hour groceries, and the lights blink at 2 am (after bars close)

[OKWTink]

No, not all supermarkets close at 10 pm! Only some Publix do!

[JuniorMickey]

Most Super-Walmart's are open 24 hours but you will not find a Publix open 24 hours. Maybe a Winn Dixie....

[Josette]

I believe there is a Publix and a Wal*Mart but I am directionally challenged.

[Quicksilver]

All Publix I know close at 10:00pm.
Winn Dixie by LBV (on 535- Apopka Vineland Rd) closes at midnight.
A few Albertson's at 1:00am (there is one on Orange Blossom Trail by 417)
Gooding's is the only "supermarket" other than the super Wal Mart that is 24hours.

I hope that helps... :)

[Wendy]

We were caught off-guard in June when going to the Publix on 27 at 9pm on a Sunday evening, they were just closing!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[JuniorMickey]

Guess it is an area thing. South Florida Publix's are open til 11 Monday through Saturday and 10 on Sunday. Of course, there are exceptions on holidays.

[candyman]

im so shocked its just an image thing that i had of america being this big 24 hour trading place .
renae whats with the flickering lights ?

steve

[Johnie]

The flickering lights is probably the warning that the town is shutting down for the night.

Boy, nearly everything is open 24/7 here. Wal-Mart, Food Lion, Winn Dixie, etc
Isn't the Winn Dixie near Downtown Disney open 24 hrs?

You know I remember when things weren't allowed to be open on Sundays. That was a long time ago.

[Cindernaenae]

That's pretty much it, the town's shut down. Never been told an actual reason, but in some small towns the traffic signals blink red or yellow instead of running their normal cycle.

[candyman]

wow now that would be confusing
thanksfor the explanation
steve

[Cindernaenae]

You're welcome. Basically you treat at blinking red light as a stop sign. And a blinking yellow as you would a yield sign.