Must visit Shopping Malls/Shopping places in Florida? - The DIS Discussion Forums

sara969 · 07-19-2009, 06:04 AM

We will be staying in a Villa 15minutes drive to WDW.
But we have decided to explore Florida during weekend days as im sure the Disney Parks will be busier during weekends.

Are there any Shopping Malls / Shopping streets, places near that you reccommend us visiting?
Do you have their names & details of where it is so i can jot it down in my WDW notes

or perhaps a website.

Also other than shopping malls are there any other attractions that you reccommend we visit during the weekend? Perhaps the crocodile park or anything else??

Many thanks, i do appreciate your help

cannp123165 · 07-19-2009, 06:13 AM

We really enjoyed The Florida Mall - a huge variety of stores. Also, it may be worth a trip to some of the outlets - I really enjoyed the Prime outlets and the Orlando Premium outlets - you can get some great deals there, and there are lots of really nice stores, such as Polo Ralph Lauren at really discounted prices.

I would also really recommend a trip to Walmart, which is really fun and a great place to get food. Otherwise you should definitely try and visit Downtown Disney.

JohnnySharp2 · 07-19-2009, 07:16 AM

We used to really like the Florida Mall but I think it's gone downhill slightly over the years, on holidays in the past we would have gone there 4 or 5 times but not anymore. It probably is still a good all rounder but prefer the Mall At Millenia, it's quieter and whilst some shops suitable for window shopping only has a real touch of class about the place, excellent department stores and a really nice/modern and clean food court.

Other than that Premium Outlets at the south end of I drive is our choice, some brilliant outlet stores here and a good chance of picking up some excellent bargains.

Pegasus928 · 07-19-2009, 07:29 AM

Speaking personally we didn't think much to Gatorland and won't bother going again. That is just our personal opinion though.

Shopping wise - there are a lot of good ones over there. DW favourite is Premium Outlets because it has a really good Fossil shop.
My favourite is Mall at Millenia - but not for the shopping. At the other side of the car park for the mall is a little place called the Exotic Car Gallery and this is where me and DS14 (DD as well last time) head off to when the ladies in the group are in full on shopping mode.
I've put the link for this place below.
Our other favourite place is Old Town. Its located at the end of I-Drive - on the 192 - and maybe quite close to your villa. This gets mixed reviews on here but we love it. It's totally different from the parks and has a real atmosphere about the place. Thursday nights are bike nights and Friday/Saturday nights are car rally nights. I and some other Disers put some pics up recently so I have put the link below.
If you or hubby are not into cars then all of the above will be irrelevant though

Old Town Thread
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2222892

Exotic Car Gallery
http://www.exoticcargallery.com/

I thought I had some pics of the cars on photobucket but can't find them. If I have time after work I will upload them and put some pics in this thread

iluvtot · 07-19-2009, 08:06 AM

Hi,

Shopping, like others have mentioned, the Premium and Prime outlets. Premium is closer to Disney, and there is also an outlet at Beuna Vista; though not as good as the other 2, is still ok for a quick visit. We also like SuperTarget, and Marshalls is worth a look. It's a bit like TKMaxx, though it doesn't stock the big labels. I liked it for the foodstuffs. Last year I bought some really good Xmas pressies.
Another place we really like is Celebration. It's just outside Disney, (sorry, don't know which road, but someone will know

) and doesn't take long to wander around; but there is a beautiful lake, with seating, and there is a great ice cream shop and cafe's. It's good to leave the hustle and bustle for a while and just chill

Jules x

Obi Wan Kenobi · 07-19-2009, 08:17 AM

We do love shopping!
try these sites

Altemont Mall (rather like florida mall but less tourists and more locals)
http://www.altamontemall.com/html/index2.asp

Festival bay (ex belz, not been for a few years)
http://www.shopfestivalbaymall.com/html/

premium outlets a must go
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17

Florida mall
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=139

The Mall At Millennia (what can you say!!!)
http://www.mallatmillenia.com/experience/experience.htm

Lake Buena Vista factory stores (one of Our favourites)
http://www.lbvfs.com/

Old Town Kissimmee
http://www.old-town.com/index.html

Winter park
http://orlandoonline.com/ParkAveDir.htm

West Oaks mall
http://www.westoaksmall.com/html/index2.asp

Pointe Orlando (never been)
http://www.pointeorlando.com/shopping.php

Shop 'tll you drop!

Claire L · 07-19-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obi Wan Kenobi

We do love shopping!
try these sites

Festival bay (ex belz, not been for a few years)
http://www.shopfestivalbaymall.com/html/

Shop 'tll you drop!

The old Belz is now Prime, Festival Bay is still there but not alot happening as far as I can tell.

http://www.primeoutlets.com/locations/orlando.aspx

Claire

natalielongstaff · 07-19-2009, 08:22 AM

Mall at millenia is lovely ! we like Premium outlets as well

We have also done Boggy creek airboat rides

http://www.bcairboats.com/

Obi Wan Kenobi · 07-19-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claire L

The old Belz is now Prime, Festival Bay is still there but not alot happening as far as I can tell.

http://www.primeoutlets.com/locations/orlando.aspx

Claire

Ah! yes its been a while since we went there. Much better choices around tehse days it seems

loobylou44 · 07-19-2009, 09:49 AM

I agree with Natalie 'Mall at Millennia' is fab, and we also enjoyed the boggy creek air boat rides. Also a trip to Celebration, nice shops and restaurants, definitely worth a visit.

jtlover · 07-19-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obi Wan Kenobi

We do love shopping!
try these sites

Altemont Mall (rather like florida mall but less tourists and more locals)
http://www.altamontemall.com/html/index2.asp

Festival bay (ex belz, not been for a few years)
http://www.shopfestivalbaymall.com/html/

premium outlets a must go
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17

Florida mall
http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=139

The Mall At Millennia (what can you say!!!)
http://www.mallatmillenia.com/experience/experience.htm

Lake Buena Vista factory stores (one of Our favourites)
http://www.lbvfs.com/

Old Town Kissimmee
http://www.old-town.com/index.html

Winter park
http://orlandoonline.com/ParkAveDir.htm

West Oaks mall
http://www.westoaksmall.com/html/index2.asp

Pointe Orlando (never been)
http://www.pointeorlando.com/shopping.php

Shop 'tll you drop!

Obi where is Altemonte mall? Is it near Disney?

scottishgirl87 · 07-19-2009, 02:15 PM

Personally loved the Mall at Millenia :D

Although, felt it could be a bit stuck up, few shops we went into were ignored like the plague then as soon as the purse/wallets came out they were all over you like a rash!

Obi Wan Kenobi · 07-19-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtlover

Obi where is Altemonte mall? Is it near Disney?

Its north of Orlando and south of Sanford

sara969 · 07-19-2009, 02:26 PM

WOW WOW WOW!!! I cant believe all these lists of shopping Malls

Thanks soooooooooo much for the links. I will have a browse through and choose a couple to visit.
I REALLLLLLLLLY think we are going to have to find a way to increase the amount of spending money that we are taking

Does anyone know where the 'Levis Shop' is? Or any shop in these Malls that sells LEVIS?
I have browsed through a couple of the links and looked through the shops directory and can not find a LEVIS shop.

My hubby really wants to buy a few pairs of LEVIS as they are a little cheaper over there

Thanks everyone, all your help with my planning is going to make our holiday wonderful.

jtlover · 07-19-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara969

WOW WOW WOW!!! I cant believe all these lists of shopping Malls

Thanks soooooooooo much for the links. I will have a browse through and choose a couple to visit.
I REALLLLLLLLLY think we are going to have to find a way to increase the amount of spending money that we are taking

Does anyone know where the 'Levis Shop' is? Or any shop in these Malls that sells LEVIS?
I have browsed through a couple of the links and looked through the shops directory and can not find a LEVIS shop.

My hubby really wants to buy a few pairs of LEVIS as they are a little cheaper over there

Thanks everyone, all your help with my planning is going to make our holiday wonderful.

My hubby bought a pair in a shop at Premium Outlets last time we went.

07-19-2009, 06:04 AM	#1
sara969 My Little Tinkerbell Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bournemouth. UK Posts: 621	Must visit Shopping Malls/Shopping places in Florida? We will be staying in a Villa 15minutes drive to WDW. But we have decided to explore Florida during weekend days as im sure the Disney Parks will be busier during weekends. Are there any Shopping Malls / Shopping streets, places near that you reccommend us visiting? Do you have their names & details of where it is so i can jot it down in my WDW notes or perhaps a website. Also other than shopping malls are there any other attractions that you reccommend we visit during the weekend? Perhaps the crocodile park or anything else?? Many thanks, i do appreciate your help __________________ Our very 1st Trip Report *A magical Christmas in DLP* http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2013968

07-19-2009, 06:13 AM	#2
cannp123165 Very Quizzical Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 2,081	We really enjoyed The Florida Mall - a huge variety of stores. Also, it may be worth a trip to some of the outlets - I really enjoyed the Prime outlets and the Orlando Premium outlets - you can get some great deals there, and there are lots of really nice stores, such as Polo Ralph Lauren at really discounted prices. I would also really recommend a trip to Walmart, which is really fun and a great place to get food. Otherwise you should definitely try and visit Downtown Disney. __________________ Dancing, Family and Disney are happiness. Disneyland Paris Summer 2003 (off site) Disneyland Paris Summer 2004 (Sequoia Lodge) Disneyland Paris Halloween 2004 (off site) Disneyland Paris Halloween 2005 (Hotel Cheyenne) February 2006 Walt Disney World Caribbean Beach Resort August 2007 WDW Animal Kingdom Lodge July 2008 WDW Port Orleans Riverside August 2009 Disneyland Paris (Newport Bay Club) Dreaming of going back to WDW soon! Dreams can come true:

07-19-2009, 07:16 AM	#3
JohnnySharp2 No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child. Thank God Joshua has a very tall Dad! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, England Posts: 7,050	We used to really like the Florida Mall but I think it's gone downhill slightly over the years, on holidays in the past we would have gone there 4 or 5 times but not anymore. It probably is still a good all rounder but prefer the Mall At Millenia, it's quieter and whilst some shops suitable for window shopping only has a real touch of class about the place, excellent department stores and a really nice/modern and clean food court. Other than that Premium Outlets at the south end of I drive is our choice, some brilliant outlet stores here and a good chance of picking up some excellent bargains. __________________ Johnny Boy

07-19-2009, 07:29 AM	#4
Pegasus928 Is really pleased that the Spell-Checker Fairy (DW) keeps an eye on his posts. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sometimes on dry land - sometimes in the North Sea Posts: 2,037	Speaking personally we didn't think much to Gatorland and won't bother going again. That is just our personal opinion though. Shopping wise - there are a lot of good ones over there. DW favourite is Premium Outlets because it has a really good Fossil shop. My favourite is Mall at Millenia - but not for the shopping. At the other side of the car park for the mall is a little place called the Exotic Car Gallery and this is where me and DS14 (DD as well last time) head off to when the ladies in the group are in full on shopping mode. I've put the link for this place below. Our other favourite place is Old Town. Its located at the end of I-Drive - on the 192 - and maybe quite close to your villa. This gets mixed reviews on here but we love it. It's totally different from the parks and has a real atmosphere about the place. Thursday nights are bike nights and Friday/Saturday nights are car rally nights. I and some other Disers put some pics up recently so I have put the link below. If you or hubby are not into cars then all of the above will be irrelevant though Old Town Thread http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2222892 Exotic Car Gallery http://www.exoticcargallery.com/ I thought I had some pics of the cars on photobucket but can't find them. If I have time after work I will upload them and put some pics in this thread __________________ Check out our 2009 Florida Music Video HERE Our 2005 Florida Music Video HERE Our Halloween 2009 Trip Report with lots of pictures HERE And our February 2009 Trip Report HERE www.nicholls2010.co.uk/florida

07-19-2009, 08:06 AM	#5
iluvtot Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: sidcup, kent Posts: 270	Hi, Shopping, like others have mentioned, the Premium and Prime outlets. Premium is closer to Disney, and there is also an outlet at Beuna Vista; though not as good as the other 2, is still ok for a quick visit. We also like SuperTarget, and Marshalls is worth a look. It's a bit like TKMaxx, though it doesn't stock the big labels. I liked it for the foodstuffs. Last year I bought some really good Xmas pressies. Another place we really like is Celebration. It's just outside Disney, (sorry, don't know which road, but someone will know) and doesn't take long to wander around; but there is a beautiful lake, with seating, and there is a great ice cream shop and cafe's. It's good to leave the hustle and bustle for a while and just chill Jules x

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07-19-2009, 08:17 AM	#6
Obi Wan Kenobi DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,842	We do love shopping! try these sites Altemont Mall (rather like florida mall but less tourists and more locals) http://www.altamontemall.com/html/index2.asp Festival bay (ex belz, not been for a few years) http://www.shopfestivalbaymall.com/html/ premium outlets a must go http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17 Florida mall http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=139 The Mall At Millennia (what can you say!!!) http://www.mallatmillenia.com/experience/experience.htm Lake Buena Vista factory stores (one of Our favourites) http://www.lbvfs.com/ Old Town Kissimmee http://www.old-town.com/index.html Winter park http://orlandoonline.com/ParkAveDir.htm West Oaks mall http://www.westoaksmall.com/html/index2.asp Pointe Orlando (never been) http://www.pointeorlando.com/shopping.php Shop 'tll you drop! __________________ Next flight to Florida:- Not sure, could be Vermont next!

07-19-2009, 08:22 AM	#8
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate nowI will be back later too stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 71,481	Mall at millenia is lovely ! we like Premium outlets as well We have also done Boggy creek airboat rides http://www.bcairboats.com/ __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

07-19-2009, 09:49 AM	#10
loobylou44 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax UK Posts: 325	I agree with Natalie 'Mall at Millennia' is fab, and we also enjoyed the boggy creek air boat rides. Also a trip to Celebration, nice shops and restaurants, definitely worth a visit. __________________ Disneyland Sept '86 - Offsite, DLRP July '00 - offsite, DLRP Dec '00 - Davy Crockett Ranch, DLRP Sept '01 - Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Feb '02 - Offsite, Disney World Feb '03 - Springhill Suites LBV, DLRP Jan '04 - Disneyland Hotel, Disney World Feb '06 - Villa at Eagle Pointe, DLRP Jul '09 - Hotel Cheyenne Planning for:- Disney World Dec '09 - Villa at Eagle Pointe

07-19-2009, 02:15 PM	#12
scottishgirl87 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 594	Personally loved the Mall at Millenia :D Although, felt it could be a bit stuck up, few shops we went into were ignored like the plague then as soon as the purse/wallets came out they were all over you like a rash! __________________ DLRP - 1997 - 1998 - Hotel New York May 2009 WDW - Enclave Suites October 2003 - Pop! (1 Week)/RPR (1 Week) May 2010 Universal Hollywood - November 2008

07-19-2009, 02:26 PM	#14
sara969 My Little Tinkerbell Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bournemouth. UK Posts: 621	WOW WOW WOW!!! I cant believe all these lists of shopping Malls Thanks soooooooooo much for the links. I will have a browse through and choose a couple to visit. I REALLLLLLLLLY think we are going to have to find a way to increase the amount of spending money that we are taking Does anyone know where the 'Levis Shop' is? Or any shop in these Malls that sells LEVIS? I have browsed through a couple of the links and looked through the shops directory and can not find a LEVIS shop. My hubby really wants to buy a few pairs of LEVIS as they are a little cheaper over there Thanks everyone, all your help with my planning is going to make our holiday wonderful. __________________ Our very 1st Trip Report *A magical Christmas in DLP* http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2013968

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