After a long day of travel, having grocery delivery to your Disney World hotel is a fantastic idea. Imagine walking in and having your room set up with drinks, snacks, breakfast items and special travel treats ready to go! Instacart delivery to your Walt Disney World resort hotel is an easy option for getting yourself and your family set up for a magical vacation.
This is especially helpful if you have any dietary restrictions or picky eaters in your travel group. Keep reading to see the answers to all of your questions about using Instacart and other grocery delivery services at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
What are my options for grocery delivery to Disney World?
There are several options available for grocery deliveries to Disney hotels from Orlando area stores. Amazon Fresh, Garden Grocer, Amazon Prime Now, and Instacart are the most popular delivery options. If you have a subscription to delivery services like Walmart delivery or Target Circle delivery, check into using those in Orlando as well.
Instacart commonly delivers from stores like Aldi, Costco, Whole Foods, and Publix. These stores can deliver directly to your Disney resort hotel.
Download the Instacart app and Enter Hotel Address
Before your vacation to Disney World, be sure to download or update your Instacart app. Also, ensure that you have the correct delivery address for your Disney World hotel. Use the Disney website to find the correct address for each Disney resort or check here.
Be sure to leave a note in your order with your name (lead guest name on your Disney World reservation), arrival date to the resort, and a note to deliver your purchases to Bell Services or meet you in a specific location at the resort. If you have your Disney World hotel room number, notate this as well.
All Disney resorts, value, moderate and deluxe, will receive your grocery items at Bell Services. Those are generally located at the main arrival door to the resort, near the lobby. Be sure to ask a cast member if you need help finding Bell Services. Also, be sure to have some cash on hand to tip the Bell Services cast member that hands over your groceries as a courtesy.
Select the Store, Delivery Time and Items
As with Instacart delivery at home, when you enter the app, select your preferred store, delivery time window, and items. Most of the time, you will have a two-hour delivery window to select. Be sure to have the resort address with zip code for accurate delivery information.
If you are flexible in our delivery time, you can often select Schedule and Save, giving you a slight discount for getting a later delivery time.
Delivery Fees and Tipping
Remember, that Instacart will usually assign a delivery fee and tip charge for your purchases. The delivery fee is usually between $4-$8 depending on your selected store, order size, and delivery window time. The service fee is generally 5-10% of your grocery purchase price. In addition, tip charges will apply for your Instacart shopper. The standard is a 10-20% tip on your final purchase amount.
Consider purchasing Instacart+ if you plan on using Instacart grocery delivery service more than once a year. It includes free delivery on most purchases and less expensive service fees. In most cases, there is a minimum order requirement.
Disney resorts generally charge a fee to hold your vacation grocery delivery order for you. As of the date of this answer, it is currently around $6 and added to your hotel folio, not paid directly to the Instacart driver.
If you are able to meet the delivery driver at drop off, you will get around the Bell Services fee! Also, remember, if you buy alcoholic beverages, you will have to meet the Intacart delivery in person, say your ID will be required.
Most Disney resort gift shops or quick service dining areas will offer some grocery items in the fridge section. However, the selection will be limited and the prices will be inflated. Always a good idea to have another option for shopping.
Where to Pick Up Your Grocery Delivery
You have a few choices on how to receive your grocery delivery from local stores. Our family usually opts to meet the Instacart delivery person and take the groceries directly to our hotel room. If you have alcohol in your order, you will definitely need to meet the Instacart delivery person, as you will have to sign for the order.
Another option is to have your grocery order left at Bell Services. Just keep in mind that there may be a fee added to your guest room folio, usually between $5-10, for this service. If you have items that need to stay cold, the bell desk does not refrigerate orders. If you opt for Bell Services to deliver your items, call the front desk to arrange this. Keep in mind the standard delivery fee from the hotel and tipping the cast member who brings your order to your hotel room.
Which Grocery Stores are Near Disney World?
The most common grocery stores near Disney World include Publix, Walmart, Target, Aldi, and Sprouts. (If you have a rental car, check navigation to see which store may be closest.) Hotel staff can also help with recommendations.
The most common Instacart choices include:
- Costco
- Publix
- Walmart
- Aldi
- Target
- Sprouts
- Walgreens
- Sam’s Club
- The Fresh Market
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- CVS
- ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
- Gordon Food Service
- PetSmart
What do you do with perishable items?
Perishable items will not be refrigerated by Bell Services. Be sure to pick up your items soon after delivery to store in your in-room beverage cooler, mini fridge or refrigerator, depending on your room category and if you have a full kitchen. Remember that beverage coolers and mini fridges do not really get cold enough to freeze, so limit the amount of items needing to stay frozen. Most Disney Vacation Club suites will include a full kitchens, so you will have more options for full meals.
Rules for Alcohol Delivery with Instacart to Disney World Resorts
If you order alcohol with your delivery, know that you will have to meet the delivery person and sign for the items and/or show ID proving you are over 21 years of age. They can not leave it at the bell services desk. Your best option will be to plan to meet the delivery person on a non-park day. Check your grocery list before submitting your order to double check if you will need to meet them.
Grocery Must-Haves for Disney World
Some grocery must haves at Disney World for our family members are:
- Goldfish/cheese crackers
- Granola Bars
- Breakfast items (Pop Tarts, Boxed Cereal)
- Milk
- Bottled Water or a case of water
- Gum
- Hard candy (that doesn’t melt)
- Fruit (bananas, grapes, apples)
- Cheese sticks
- Peanut butter crackers
- Coffee, filters, and creamer
- microwave mac and cheese cups
- instant oatmeal
- soft drinks
- Bagels and Cream Cheese
- Sandwich bags
- Hand sanitizer (if not packed)
- Fruit snacks
- Almonds/Cashews
- Trail Mix
- Microwave popcorn
- Ramen noodle cups
Easy Quick Meals in Your Disney World Resort Room
If you are looking for some easy quick meal ideas in your Disney World resort room, I have a few ideas. Some are more feasible with a full kitchen including a fridge/freezer and stove, but I hope some of these spark an idea for your family.
- Macaroni and cheese
- Frozen pizza
- Chicken nuggets and fries
- Taco Night
- Breakfast for dinner: eggs, bacon/sausage, waffles/biscuits
- Frozen ravioli and spaghetti sauce, bagged salad, garlic bread
- Frozen lasagna
- Breakfast casserole and cinnamon rolls
- Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup
- Hot Dogs and Chips
- Quesadillas with Chips and Salsa
- Baked Potato Bar
- Frozen Chicken Pot Pie
- Rotisserie Chicken With Bagged Salad, Potato Wedges and Fruit
- Chili with Fritos
- Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches
- Tuna Salad with Crackers, muffins and fruit
Alternatives to Instacart to Disney World
Alternatives to Instacart include:
- Walmart Delivery
- Publix Delivery
- DoorDash
- Amazon Fresh (for Amazon Prime members)
- Shipt
- Garden Grocer
- Dizzy Dolphin Delivery
Check to see if any additional delivery fees may apply to your purchases.
I hope this complete guide on Instacart delivery to Disney World resorts helps you feel more prepared for your next magical vacation! Remember to book your Disney trip through a travel agent specializing in Disney World vacations. We can help you navigate all the ins and outs of your trip!
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