Best Disney outlet in Orlando?

[lenshanem]

Belz Factory Outlet Mall
or
Premier Outlet Mall?

Anything similar to what they sell in the parks or DTD? Worth going?

Thanks!

 

[Baloo]

BELZ!!! There are 2 stores in that mall.Character Premiere and Character Warehouse.

They have TONS of stuff from the parks and DTD.When we were there a couple weeks ago I got my DSErich a Jedi Training t-shirt for $10.The same exact shirt was being sold outisde of the Star Tours ride at MGM for $20! I saw a couple other shirts we got at Belz for $10 that were still being sold in the parks for alot more.We rarely buy anything in the parks anymore,we save our money for Belz.

 

[lenshanem]

THANKS!

Is Belz all inside? This might be a good rainy day activity! (We're doing a non park trip in a few weeks with my Mom.)

Are there any other good stores in the Belz outlet?

How far from WDW is it?

Thanks so much!

 

[Laurajean1014]

I prefer Belz. I like the Disney Outlets (you need to go to both, because they do have slightly different items.

Premiums sometimes have great deals. I like the RLL and Estee Lauder Stores.

You can do all of them in one full day or two separate days.

 

[saucymb]

I like the one at the Orlando Premium Outlets in Lake Buena Vista...most of the merchandise is the same as you would find at Belz. It's called Character Premier and it is much much closer than driving to Belz. It's right next to Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine. It's not fully enclosed, but there are awnings over the walkways for shade and rain cover if the weather is bad.

There is a Publix behind the Premium Outlets, FYI.

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17

 

[kerrynic78]

I like the premium outlets much better. I guess it's just me, but I find Belz to be run down a little bit.

 

[lenshanem]

OK, maybe someone might know...

We're staying at SSR, but the first night we'll be at Holiday Inn / Altamonte Springs, last night Holiday Inn / International Drive.

Are either of these Holiday Inns close to either outlet?

I'm so clueless when it comes to leaving WDW property!

Thanks!

 

[FSUGrad97]

I like the premium outlets much better. I guess it's just me, but I find Belz to be run down a little bit.

I agree! I usally hit the premium outlets once every couple of months, and I think it is much nicer/cleaner than Belz.