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How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s

Not too long ago we posted a guide on how to navigate Walt Disney World by foot. One of our awesome readers pointed out that Disney’s Coronado Springs is walkable to Winter Summerland mini-golf and Disney’s Blizzard Beach, as well as the McDonald’s near Osceola Parkway. Ivonne on our team kindly obliged to embark on said walk. With photos and tips, here’s how to walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s.

How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s
Disney’s Coronado Springs Gran Destino Tower
How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s
No sidewalk coming and going at Coronado Springs

First, let’s start off with the big challenge this walk presents. There is no sidewalk leading out of Disney’s Coronado Springs. When you walk towards the front entrance of the resort there is no sidewalk, so you’ll need to be very careful and aware as you walk on the road leading in and out of the resort. Please pay attention, and look and listen for traffic (insert stern mother voice here).

How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s
Coronado Springs Entrance

There is, thankfully, a pedestrian crosswalk from the entrance to the resort to cross Buena Vista Drive, which you will need to do in order to reach the sidewalk. Once you have crossed Buena Vista Drive, turn right to walk on the sidewalk along Buena Vista Drive and head towards Blizzard Beach and Winter Summerland. It generally takes 15 minutes to walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Winter Summerland.

How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s
Sidewalk along Buena Vista Drive, from Coronado Springs to Winter Summerland (and Blizzard Beach)
How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s
Winter Summerland from sidewalk

If you wish to continue on to McDonald’s continue to follow the sidewalk. You will come to an intersection with an overpass for Osceola Parkway. Continue along the crosswalk to go under the overpass and you’ll see the McDonald’s just a few more steps away. It generally takes about 10 more minutes from Winter Summerland to the McDonald’s.

How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s
Sidewalk along Buena Vista Drive at Osceola Parkway

It is important to note that the McDonald’s does not have any seating available right now. That’s right, this brand new, state-of-the-art McDonald’s has closed all of its seating for the time being. Only its drive-thru is open.

Going beyond the McDonald’s, the sidewalk continues over to the currently closed All-Star Resorts.

Have you stayed at Coronado Springs Resort? Would you walk to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, or McDonald’s?

How to Walk from Disney’s Coronado Springs to Blizzard Beach, Winter Summerland, and McDonald’s

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What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?

When you’re staying at a Walt Disney World hotel it’s nice to have a few staples and groceries to help save money, and have fuel at your fingertips in your room. If you’re in a Disney Vacation Club Deluxe Villa, you may want to make use of that full kitchen or kitchenette. It is one of the perks of those villas, after all. During a recent visit to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge I was impressed by the selection, and thought it would help to show some of the groceries, sundries, drinks, beer, and wine you can expect to find at most Disney resort merchandise shops.

Although I am using Disney’s Wilderness Lodge as the example, other Disney resorts at the moderate and value level still have a selection of similar items. Certainly the Deluxe resorts, and specifically those that have Disney Vacation Club villas, have the widest variety and selection. Here’s what you can typically expect.

  • Snacks like chips, pretzels, crackers, and cookies
  • Dry groceries like bread, bagels, muffins, and cereal
  • Coffee, coffee filters, cream, sugar, sweetener, and select condiments
  • Cold groceries like eggs, milk, cheese, and lunch meat
  • Frozen groceries like pizza and frozen dinners
  • Select over-the-counter medicine, first aid items, and sundries
  • Soft drinks, water, and juice
  • Beer and wine

Most of the groceries are priced about 5% – 10% higher than the average grocery store in Central Florida. But, if you’re traveling from an area with higher grocery store prices, perhaps Disney’s prices won’t seem so bad. Philadelphia Cream Cheese is $4.29, a Lunchable is $4.49, and a half gallon of milk is $3.89. Novelty ice creams are also sold, such as the Mickey Premium Bar, and reflect the same prices as in the park.

What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Dry Groceries at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Frozen Groceries in Cooler at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Groceries in Cooler at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Snack Groceries in Cooler at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Sundries and Over-the-Counter Items at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Where prices get really inflated is with beer, wine, and certain sundries like sunscreen, toothpaste, and medication. A six pack of Miller Light or Bud Light is $16.50. At a local Central Florida Wal-Mart that same six pack is $8.50. A bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay is $22.00 at the merchandise shop at Wilderness Lodge. At the local Wal-Mart? It’s $11.98.

What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Groceries Section at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Beer in Cooler at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
Red Wine Selection at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
What Groceries and More Are Available at Your Disney Resort Merchandise Store?
White Wine Selection at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

The massive increase in the price of alcoholic drinks really is not surprising. Disney charges a premium for alcoholic drinks at its lounges and restaurants too. One neat thing I’ve noticed at some of the resort merchandise shops is there are usually a few beers and wines that fit the theme of the resort. At Wilderness Lodge I spotted a Frontier Red wine, as well as Firefly Moonshine. And to fit the magical theme, there was Once Upon a Vine wine too.

If you’re looking to save money and considering having groceries delivered, you can do so at your Disney resort. However, there is a $6.00 handling fee from Disney, in addition to any fees charged by whatever grocer you choose, as well as tip.

Do you usually stock up on groceries when staying at Walt Disney World? Have you ever used Disney’s merchandise shops to pick up a few items?

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