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    Gold 5 Star Member eagleydo's Avatar
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    Worrying now about getting food in for Christmas dinner. We arrive on Christmas Eve at 3.40pm, Mco and then need to reach shop to buy food after collecting car. Can see this is going to be tricky and cannot find anyway to order and purchase before arriving, leaving us just to collect. I had thought this would be possible but it is not looking as if it is. No closure times online for Publix or Walmart for christmas holidays and starting to panic.
    Jan


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    Should not worry too much Jan. I am sure Walmart & Publix will still be open if you go straight there from the airport. They will want to get as much money as they can and lots of people work late and do their shopping late.

    Have a great time.

    Sandra


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    Hope you are right Sandra,so looking forward to my first Christmas in Florida, don't want anything to spoil it. Still ages to go yet, but getting butterflies already.
    Jan


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    Walmart and Publix closed between 6-7pm last Christmas Eve - so you will be fine.

    We fly out 12th Dec until 8th Jan - Christmas in Florida is wonderful.


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    We fly out on the 20th December for just over two weeks. Have got 3 nights between Christmas and New Year in the Celebration Hotel, and am looking forward to the regular Snowfalls!


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    <blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by eagleydo
    Worrying now about getting food in for Christmas dinner. We arrive on Christmas Eve at 3.40pm, Mco and then need to reach shop to buy food after collecting car. Can see this is going to be tricky and cannot find anyway to order and purchase before arriving, leaving us just to collect. I had thought this would be possible but it is not looking as if it is. No closure times online for Publix or Walmart for christmas holidays and starting to panic.
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    It may be a bit tight (can you get someone to get some basics in for you to tide you over for a couple of days?

    Assuming your flight is on time (and inDec weather could be a factor)
    that may only allow a couple of hours for clearing immigration, getting hire car and luggage and getting to Walmart etc. last year they closed at around 6 ish until about 7am on the 26th. Many of the garages will be open so you may be able to pick some bits up there.


    Babblin Boo


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    Have you thought of asking your owner if their management company would provide a 'welcome package' for you? I know that there are lots of management companies that offer this service. You give them a list of what you would like and for a nominal charge (plus the items costs )they will be waiting in your villa.

    There will also be restaurants open on Xmas Day but if you want a family meal together without having to worry about if you will make the shops, it is worth a try.

    VIOLET BARROW


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    "Worrying now about getting food in for Christmas dinner. We arrive on Christmas Eve at 3.40pm, Mco and then need to reach shop to buy food after collecting car. Can see this is going to be tricky and cannot find anyway to order and purchase before arriving, leaving us just to collect. I had thought this would be possible but it is not looking as if it is. No closure times online for Publix or Walmart for christmas holidays and starting to panic."

    Hi Jan
    We had this from our guests who stayed last Christmas (they arrived after 9pm on Christmas Eve) - so may help you, if you get delayed.
    "Thank you very much for the "Welcome Pack" and also the christmas tree and presents for the kids - very thoughtful. By the way, should anyone else arrive late on Christmas Eve, Winn Dixie on US27 are open Christmas Day."

    We contacted Walmart at Caggans Crossing and Publix at Champions Gate last year and neither were open on Christmas Day and both closed early on Christmas eve, may change for this year though, so may be worth contacting them nearer the time.

    Have a great holiday.


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    Winn Dixie has now closed. Walgreens will be open 24hours and they sell many food items.
    Jill and Brian



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    Two tables booked for Christmas Day at T-Rex Restaurant, Downtown Disney. Whoopie!!![clap]
    Jan


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