Let's be honest: Disney World is expensive. Park tickets, resort hotels, dining packages — it adds up fast. Most families focus on saving money on the big things and then bleed hundreds of dollars on convenience food throughout the trip. That ends here.
Disney resort convenience stores (the "Marketplace" shops in most resorts) charge premium prices for staple groceries. Here's what you'll actually pay if you buy food on-property:
| Item | Resort Price | Garden Grocer | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water bottle (single) | $4.50 | $0.42 | $4.08 |
| Case of 24 water bottles | N/A | $9.99 | Buy bulk! |
| Box of granola bars (6ct) | $9.00 | $3.79 | $5.21 |
| Gallon of milk | $7.50 | $4.29 | $3.21 |
| Orange juice (64oz) | $9.00 | $4.49 | $4.51 |
| Cereal (family box) | $8.50 | $4.99 | $3.51 |
| 12-pack of soda | $18.00 | $7.99 | $10.01 |
| Bag of apples | $8.00 | $3.99 | $4.01 |
Prices approximate. Resort prices based on typical Walt Disney World marketplace convenience stores.
The families who save the most on Disney trips all do the same thing: they order groceries for delivery before they arrive. Here's the exact playbook:
Give yourself buffer time. Schedule delivery for the afternoon of your arrival day or the next morning. Bell services holds everything.
Water, juice, breakfast items, and snacks are where Disney charges the most. These should all come from Garden Grocer.
Disney allows outside food and drinks (except alcohol and glass containers). Pack a park bag from your grocery order every morning.
Calculate what your family drinks and snacks through per day. Order everything upfront — you won't want to deal with re-ordering mid-trip.
Mickey waffles at Ohana, Dole Whip in the park, a character breakfast — these are experiences, not just food. Budget for those. Cut the boring staples.
Here's a real-world example of what a family of 4 typically orders through Garden Grocer for a 5-night Disney World trip — and what it costs:
We've answered every common question on our FAQ page — from delivery timing to alcohol orders to resort-specific rules.
Read the full FAQ