For many visitors heading to the most magical place on Earth, the experience begins long before walking down Main Street, U.S.A. One increasingly popular part of that experience? Having groceries delivered directly to Disney World resorts. It’s a modern convenience that blends perfectly with the comforts of vacationing, especially for families, budget-conscious travelers, and those with dietary restrictions.
In this article, we’ll explore how grocery delivery at Disney World works, why it has become so common, and what you need to know to take advantage of it during your next visit.
Disney World can be exhausting — especially for families with small children. After a long day of rides, parades, and character meet-and-greets, the last thing parents want to do is drag everyone to a store. Having essentials like milk, snacks, or even diapers delivered directly to the hotel room takes one big stressor off their plates.
Let’s face it — dining at Disney World isn’t cheap. While Disney offers fantastic dining experiences, eating out for every single meal can quickly blow through your vacation budget. Grocery delivery allows guests to make breakfasts in the room, prepare sandwiches for lunch, or have late-night snacks without paying theme park prices.
Guests with allergies, special diets, or particular food preferences often find it challenging to rely solely on theme park food. By ordering groceries in advance, they can ensure they have access to gluten-free, vegan, or other specialty items throughout their stay.
If you’re staying at a Disney resort for a week or more, or you’re traveling with a big group, restocking your room with drinks, snacks, and essentials becomes almost a necessity. Grocery delivery makes that easy.
It’s surprisingly simple. Many local grocery stores and nationwide delivery services allow you to place an online order and have it delivered to your Disney hotel. Some of the most popular services include:
Instacart
Amazon Prime Now
Garden Grocer (Orlando-based, Disney-focused)
Walmart Delivery
Dizzy Dolphin Delivery (local, family-run service for Disney guests)
Create Your Order: Browse the store’s website or app and fill your cart. You can order food, beverages, baby supplies, hygiene products, and more.
Schedule Delivery: Choose a delivery time that aligns with your arrival or when you’ll be at the hotel.
Add Resort Information: Include your full name, check-in date, and the address of your Disney hotel.
Hotel Bell Services Receive It: At most Disney resorts, deliveries are accepted by Bell Services. They’ll hold your groceries (including refrigerated items) until you pick them up or request delivery to your room.
Fees and Tips: There may be delivery fees, tips, or Disney’s $6 handling fee (if Bell Services brings it to your room). Some services include tipping in the app.
1. Order in Advance
If you’re arriving during peak travel times or staying at a popular resort, it’s smart to place your order 24–48 hours before arrival. Garden Grocer even offers discounts for early orders.
2. Mind the Alcohol Rules
If you plan to order beer, wine, or spirits, you’ll need to be present for delivery and show ID. Disney staff will not accept alcohol deliveries on your behalf.
3. Don’t Forget Storage Limitations
Most Disney hotel rooms have a small fridge, but not a freezer. Villas and DVC rooms offer full kitchens. Plan your grocery list accordingly.
4. Label Your Order Clearly
Make sure your name matches your Disney reservation exactly. Add notes like “Arriving [Date]” and “Reservation under [Name]” to avoid any confusion.
5. Consider Bringing Some Items in Luggage
If you want to save time and avoid service fees, some travelers bring snacks, instant oatmeal, and small cereal boxes in their checked luggage.
You’d be surprised by the variety. Here’s what typically shows up on grocery delivery lists:
Bottled water (much cheaper than park prices)
Fruit, granola bars, and trail mix
Breakfast items (milk, cereal, pastries)
Sandwich supplies (bread, lunch meat, cheese)
Baby food, diapers, wipes
Coffee, tea, creamers
Soda, juice boxes
Wine or beer (when applicable)
Microwavable meals (for resorts with microwaves)
Many guests also order over-the-counter medications, sunscreen, or first-aid items that they forgot to pack.
Believe it or not, Disney is pretty accommodating. While they obviously want you to spend money on-site, they understand that convenience matters. That’s why most resorts have systems in place to manage deliveries through Bell Services.
However, they’ve added a $6 handling fee for every grocery order that Bell Services delivers to your room. If you go to the lobby and pick it up yourself, there’s no extra charge.
Disney does not partner officially with any delivery service, so the logistics are on the guest’s side to manage. But given the growing popularity, it’s become a normal part of resort operations.
While many guests benefit from grocery delivery, it may not be necessary if:
You’re only staying for a night or two.
You plan to dine exclusively at restaurants.
You’re staying off-site and have a rental car.
You don’t want to bother with food prep during vacation.
In those cases, dining plans, quick-service meals, and mobile ordering inside the parks may be more convenient and immersive.
Having groceries delivered to Disney World is no longer a niche hack for savvy travelers — it’s mainstream. Whether you’re aiming to save money, accommodate food preferences, or just make your vacation a little easier, grocery delivery can be a game-changer.
With minimal effort, you can ensure that your family has everything they need — from fresh fruit to baby wipes — without ever leaving the magic of the resort. So next time you’re packing for Disney, don’t forget: your groceries can meet you there.
It’s just one more way to make your Disney vacation more comfortable, more affordable, and more magical.