Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Orlando Area

"Formerly known as Downtown Disney, Disney Springs is a lakeside corridor of shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment. You don’t have to spend money to enjoy the lively outdoor atmosphere. There’s window shopping galore, plus a water taxi you can take from one end to the other."

"Downtown Disney West Side, Downtown Disney Marketplace and Pleasure Island feature top notch dining, nightlife entertainment and sensational night clubs. | Phone: 407-WDW-2NITE."

"This snazzy, upscale shopping mall is the largest indoor mall in Central Florida with nearly 2 million sq feet of retail space and more than 270 stores and restaurants. Among the many shopping options are the mall’s main stores, Macy’s, Dillards, JC Penney, Apple, Zara and Sears. With two children’s play areas and additional concierge services, the mall offers everything you need for a fun day of shopping."

"Spanning 1.7 million square feet, The Florida Mall is Central Florida’s largest shopping center and welcomes over 20 million visitors a year. More than just a place to shop, this mall features 25 creative and interactive experiences for kids and families. There’s the 3,000 square foot nature-inspired Play Park, the Crayola Experience attraction, and special holiday events, to name just a few."

"The Florida Mall is Central Florida’s largest mall, with hundreds of shops at 1.7 million square feet. While the Mall at Millenia handles most of the upscale shopping in Orlando, The Florida Mall holds its own. Being one of the largest enclosed single-story malls in the entire United States, this is a great getaway for a classic, rainy day."

"The International outlets are nearly identical to the ones on Vineland, however, I often find the layout of these to be slightly less confusing and overall a slightly better ambiance. With a nearly identical selection of stores, peruse discounted candles, clothing, shoes and more, the Orlando International Premium Outlets sit at 180 stores, with Vineland having 160. It’s Florida’s largest outlet shopping destination and is located only 5 miles from Universal, and 10 from Disney."

"You can’t leave Orlando without doing some serious shopping, and Orlando International Premium Outlets is a great place to get all the best from your favorite designers and brands at a reduced rate. The venue is designed like a strip mall: open air, lots of room to walk and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the warm Florida sunshine. Several dining venues offer a variety of food and drink, including smoothies and burgers."

"A bargain shopper’s dream, the Orlando International Premium Outlets on International Drive has 175 stores filled with deeply discounted high-end fashion, jewelry, gifts, perfumes, luggage, and so much more. Inside the largest outlet mall in the southeast you’ll find stores featuring brand names such as Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, Lacoste, Nike, and Polo Ralph Lauren."

"The outlet malls in Orlando are a true hidden gem, and from one Disney fan to (likely) another, I’m going to let you in on a little secret called The Disney Character Warehouse. Both the Vineland and International (which we’ll speak about shortly) outlets host the holy grail that is the Disney outlet stores, where all of the overstocked and ex-holiday merchandise from the parks end up for extremely discounted rates. The Disney locals and resellers take outings to these stores very seriously, and with their new virtual queue system, entry into this store is hard to come by, but if you’re planning a trip to the parks, I would highly recommend stopping by The Character Warehouse for all your merchandise needs, because chances are, that item you saw on Main Street that you decided you absolutely needed despite the ridiculously high price, was probably over at the Vineland outlets for 70% percent off."

"Orlando Vineland is an upscale outlet center with more than 160 name-brand and luxury stores. Offering designer names like Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, and Prada at extraordinary savings, Vineland Premium Outlets is a mecca for high-end shopping at budget-friendly prices."

"The Loop is an incredible Kissimmee shopping and dining venue located near the major theme parks. There you can shop at Old Navy and Pier 1, but don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at Johnny Rockets or sample some delicious ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s. The outdoor environment is one-of-a-kind in a city and state that begs you to enjoy the outdoors daily."

"Kissimmee, Florida is an outdoor mall located at the corner of John Young Parkway and Osceola Parkway. It is split into two sections: Loop West and Loop East. There is a Regal Entertainment Group movie theater, JCPenney, Books a Million, several more stores, and restaurants also, including a Chili’s and Wendy’s."

"Minutes from the busy city life of neighboring Orlando, visitors will find a serene escape in the Art and History’s five museums nestled within two campuses. Visitors can fill a day exploring the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Waterhouse Residence Museum, and Carpentry Shop Museum. Just step inside the restored Waterhouse Residence Museum and be whisked away to Victorian times as you stroll through a guided tour admiring the Eastlake staircase and plush furnishings or reminisce about the turn of the century with woodworking tools, including ones used by Mr. Waterhouse himself."

"Part of Maitland’s cultural lineup, Art & History Museums — Maitland has so much to offer that it can’t be contained by one building. Instead, it is spread out over two campuses, both of which are on the National Register of Historic Places: the Maitland Art Center and the Victorian-era Waterhouse Residence Museum. The Maitland Art Center is also a National Historic Landmark, thanks in large part to unique Aztec- and Mayan-influenced architecture and one of the southeast’s only remaining examples of Mayan Revival designs."

"Just minutes from Downtown Orlando, the five museums that comprise the Art & History Museums – Maitland feature countless opportunities for visitors to experience hands-on history and fine art exhibitions."

"Historic Eatonville is one of the oldest African-American communities in the United States, and you’ll find it just 25 minutes north of International Drive. Incorporated in 1887, the town also served as the childhood home of seminal author Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God). Today, Eatonville honors Huston’s legacy with the annual ZORA!"

"The Zora Neale Hurston Festival is an internationally known celebration of the cultural contributions that Africa-descended people have made to the United States and to world culture."

"Visit Madame Tussauds, located right in the popular I-Drive 360 area, and interact with all of your favorite celebrities and historical figures without having to visit Hollywood. Sing and dance on stage with Taylor Swift, take a selfie with Brad Pitt, interview Oprah, shake hands with President Trump, and more. Get ready to experience the essence of America with this brand new, immersive and interactive wax attraction, bursting with family fun and world-class entertainment."

"Throw on that cape and soar with the celebrities at Madame Tussauds Orlando, the world’s greatest wax museum!. The Justice League™ superheroes can’t wait to live it up with you by saving the day and of course grabbing great selfies along the way..."