Where do you "drive" offsite when at WDW?

[NJGIRL]

There are alot of really good local restaurants that we have been to in the area. The chain, Sweet Tomatoes, is a great stop if everyone in your party wants to eat alot. Running out to the grocery store or Walgreens at the end of the day to pick up something you need is great. It allows you not to have to pack every single thing in your medicine cabinet "just in case" you need it. It also allows you to pick up something like a rain jacket, having a selection to choose from and not over paying for it like you would at the parks.

[azcavalier]

On the way in, we usually hit WalMart and one of the outlet malls. Not that we love outlet malls, but both of the outlet malls along I-4 have Disney Outlets, and they are *true* outlet stores. It's where the parks clear out old merchandise and apparel. We've gotten princess dresses for our DD for $25...you know, the ones that cost $100 in the parks? We get pins for rock bottom prices, golf shirts, etc, etc. We've usually gotten most of our gifts and half of our souvenirs out of the way before we even pass through the entrance to WDW.

Once we're on property, we'll go to Walgreens if we need something, and we usually go to church (if we're there over a weekend).

We've never left property to eat, though i'm looking at the Maldonado's Chicago-style pizzeria thinking that one of these days i'm going to do it. I love Chicago-style pizza, and it's been years since i've had any that was good.

Of course, a car is invaluable if you need medical care. We've had to go to urgent care twice, I believe.

[j2k]

Does anyone know if there is a P.F. Changs nearby we could drive to? We enjoy It and the closest one to us is over 60 miles away, so we don't go too often. We usually try to go once while on vacation if we can find one. Thanks!!