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Orlando Treasures and trifles abound in malls, outlet centers and theme park shops
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Walt Disney World Resort
Shopping Magnets
Goofy’s Candy Co. is a favorite at Downtown Disney Marketplace.
n an area with seven major theme
Services include currency exchange for
you may recognize: CH Carolina Her-
parks, one theme that should
more than 80 countries and complimen-
rera, Joe’s Jeans, Roberto Cavalli and
never be overlooked is world-class
tary strollers and wheelchairs. (mallat-
Salvatore Ferragamo. (premiumout-
shopping. In fact, the 2009 Inter-
millenia.com)
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national Traveler Study named Or-
With more than 260 stores such as
Of course, you cannot visit the land
lando the fourth most popular shopping
Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach,
of theme parks without including theme
destination in the country, trailing only
Williams-Sonoma, Sephora and a wide
park shops on your itinerary. Offering
New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
variety of specialty shops, The Florida
much more than T-shirts, these shopping
From 12 area luxury malls and
Mall is Central Florida’s largest mall. Add
venues combine unique shopping with
numerous outlet stores to exceptional
30 restaurants and you can just plan to
fun and good food. What better place to
boutiques, museum shops, antiques,
spend the day. Remember to check the
begin than Walt Disney World Resort’s
flea markets and theme park stores,
events calendar— there is always some-
Downtown Disney Marketplace and
there is a wealth of choices available in
thing special going on. (simon.com)
Downtown Disney West Side? The
this Central Florida tourism hotspot.
As any outlet junkie knows, a shop-
Disney tradition continues with World
Whatever the shopping interest, Orlando
ping destination is not world-class unless
of Disney Store, the largest Disney
has an option that’s sure to please every
there are major outlet shopping centers
character store on the planet. Other
bargain hunter.
available. Orlando fits the bill with two
stores include Team Mickey Athletic
offerings featuring great deals and plenty
Club, Goofy’s Candy Co. and Once Upon
of fun.
a Toy. (disneyworld.com)
The Mall at Millenia, located just off I-4, is considered to be the area’s most upscale mall, hosting Neiman Marcus,
The area’s newest addition to outlet
At Universal Orlando Resort, Univer-
Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch and Chanel.
shopping, Orlando Premium Outlets-
sal Orlando CityWalk features plenty of
With 150 stores such as Macy’s, Apple
International Dr, features 180 stores
souvenirs. Among the favorites are Quiet
Store, Crate and Barrel, Bloomingdales,
headlined by celebrated brands and
Flight Surf Shop, Island Clothing Store
and a variety of restaurants, The Mall at
magnificent selections. It’s here you’ll find
and the environmentally aware Endan-
Millenia appeals to all preferences.
crystal stemware at the world’s only
gered Species Store. Most of the restau-
Baccarat/Lalique outlet and the only
rants have their own souvenir shops—
Victoria’s Secret outlet in the Southeast.
eateries like Hard Rock Cafe Orlando,
Last Call by Nieman Marcus and Saks
NBA City, NASCAR Sports Grille and
Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH add to the appeal
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. (univer-
of this popular outlet. (premiumout-
salorlando.com)
Universal Orlando Resort
lets.com/international)
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Shop till you drop, then pick yourself
Orlando Premium Outlets-Vineland
up and begin planning your next visit to
Ave features 150 outlet stores. The
Orlando. It really is a true shopping
Marni Outlet offers the perfect Italian
treasure. LGT
accessory, while one of the only Dior outlets provides a true Parisian couture salon experience. Here are a few others
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