Shopping Around
Orlando
Orlando is a shopper's dream. If you are
looking for one of a kind shopping villages, or unique factory
outlets, traditional malls, or exclusive speciality boutiques,
Orlando hits the shopping spot. On almost every street corner,
you can discover some rare shopping "find" that will make your
stay more special. Whether you are looking for something
trendy, laid back, modern or cosmopolitan, Orlando will fulfill
your wildest shopping expectations.
The Loop - this is
probably the newest shopping centre. It's open air and
fairly spread out and there's something for everyone.
Located at the junction of North John Young Parkway and West
Osceola Parkway.
The Mall
at Millenia - This is the most
'upmarket' centre of them all. Shops include Cartier,
Tiffany, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior,
Burberry, Lacoste, Ferragamo, Montblanc, Sony, Hugo Boss,
Bloomingdales and Macy's plus many, many more. Even
a food court plus restaurants. Located at
Conroy Road, Orlando.
Prime 1 Designer Outlet Centre
(formally Belz)
North end of International Drive, Orlando. Buy direct from the
manufacturer at 45 designer outlets. You can save 30-60% on
designer clothing, furnishings and accessories. Free car
parking.
Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon - Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays.
Prime 1 Factory Outlet World (formally
Belz)
5211 International Drive, Orlando - Buy direct from the
manufacturer at 170 outlets. Get up to 75% off every single
day. Free parking. Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon - Sat. 11 a.m. - 6
p.m. Sundays.
Lake Buena Vista Factory
Stores
On route 535, one mile north of the 192. More than 40 factory
direct stores with famous brand names such as Nine West, Carol
Little, Carter's, Oshkosh, Vanity Fair, Reebok and more.
Also the largest selection of name brand swimwear at Swim
Mart. Food court and children's playground. Open 10 a.m. -
9 p.m. Mon - Sat. Noon-6 p.m. Sun.
Orlando Premium
Outlets
At the south end of International Drive, close to Little Lake
Bryan. 110 stores featuring Barney's New York outlet, Tommy
Hilfiger, Adidas, Coach, DKNY, Nike, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph
Lauren Factory Store, Versace, Timberland, Zegna Outlet and
more. Open Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Downtown Disney
An entertainment, dining and shopping complex encompassing
Pleasure Island, Marketplace, and the new West Side. Pleasure
Island features seven nightclubs plus shops and restaurants,
including Planet Hollywood. The Marketplace is Disney's newly
remodelled waterside shopping village, plus dining options such
as the Rainforest Café. The Westside is a lively dining and
entertainment district. Hours vary. Admission free with the
exception of Pleasure Island. Free parking.
Florida Mall
An extremely large under cover shopping complex
with food court which you will find to the right of Sand
Lake Road just past the junction with the Orange Blossom
Trail. Department Stores such as:- J C Penny's, Dillard's,
Burdines's, Parisian, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue and
hundreds of other shops. Shop till you drop. Opens 10 am
till 10 pm. 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail,
Orlando
Festival Bay
Situated on North International Drive (opposite Prime 1
Designer Outlet). All sorts of sports equipment, fishing, surf
shop, outdoor world. You can even buy a speed boat if the fancy
takes you!
192 Flea Market
4301 West Vine Street (Hwy 192), Kissimmee.
Bargains galore from Disney souvenirs and Florida T-shirts to
crafts, jewellery, electronics and house wares. More than 400
dealer booths. Free admission and car parking. Open every day
from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Main Gate Flea
Market
5407 Irlo Bronson Highway (192) just east of
I-4. Over 400 booths selling a wide variety of items,
with some food stands.
Osceola Flea &
Farmers Market
2801 East Irlo Bronson Highway (192) between
Kissimmee and St Cloud, a bit farther than the other flea
markets. Offers fresh produce and has a 'garage sale'
section (similar to our boot sales). There are about 900
booths selling all sorts of things.
Sanford Flea
World
Highway 17/92 in Sanford. Open Friday -
Monday, 10am - 6pm. America's largest flea market with over
1,700 vendors.
Winter Park Farmers
Market
This energetic Winter Park tradition features
some of the area's finest produce, flowers, and seafood,
baked goods, candies and many other specialty items.
Saturday mornings 7am - 1pm. Located at the inter section
of New England and New York.
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