Best Orlando Mall

[feline figaro]

I ve been trying to research the malls in Orlando as since i last visited many seemed to have popped up. We were planning on visiting the Florida Mall but i was recently recommended the Lake Buena Vista Mall too. Im not really in to designer clothing, just like more high street shops. Am dying to visit a Victorias Secrets too.

We re staying at Pop & are planning on spending a day going a round the Int Drive area so ideaily would want malls within the surrounding areas

Id appreciate any recommendations any one has

 

[Jakey Rowling]

The store listing and info for the lbv mall can be found here

The florida mall listing can be found here

Personally if it's not designer stuff you're after then I'd go for the Florida Mall which has a Victoria's Secret

However just as things got simple there is also the Mall at Millenia to consider which has your Victoria's Secret.

Either of these two would be my choice for non-designer stuff

 

[Lizzybear]

IMO the Florida Mall is the best mall in Orlando and definitely has a VS Haven't visited the LBV factory stores but the LBV premium outlets seem to be popular on these boards (we visited once last trip and wouldn't bother next time)

 

[feline figaro]

the person who recommended me the Lake Buena Vista Mall is a customer of mine who had her honeymoon out in wdw. Her & her family said not to go to the Mall at Millenia, that everything was more designer based. They said LBV's mall is really close to wdw & you can get great savings there too

I ve seen that Florida Mall has V.Secrets too.

Just really would love some personal recommendations, its always nice to know how people have enjoyed certain malls compared to others.

Bluewater on paper looks great but we dont like going there at all, much prefer Lakeside. This is why i would love advice

 

[stubb]

hi
malls we went to; Mall of millenia I bought yankie candles from there also went to macys and bought my crocs ds and dsgf both 19 went to abercrombie and fitch, holister ds 15 game shop and bought games also went to ikea there to buy stuff for our condo. Lots of posh shops here apple store ds bought nice silver cover for his ipod touch. Also bath and body works fab shop. Orlando premium outlets dh bought loads of clothes I got a lovely wallet from coach also treated to diamond necklace from zales we seem to go to this one the most as its not too big. Lake beuna vista nice to look round has gap and converse shop plus usual sports shops. Florida mall indoor so it was great when ts fay took hold once again abercrombie and fitch also aeropostlle {sp}
To be honest your best bet is to look at the various malls on the internet and sign up with them all as they will send you money off vouchers . The one we didnt do was prime, it just looked hugh and having 4 teenagers with us who didint seem to think it a good idea we decided not to bother! I was suprised to see the coach shop in the mall of millenia having the same merchadise as the one in premium would not have been happy paying full price.
michelle

 

[feline figaro]

hi
malls we went to; Mall of millenia I bought yankie candles from there also went to macys and bought my crocs ds and dsgf both 19 went to abercrombie and fitch, holister ds 15 game shop and bought games also went to ikea there to buy stuff for our condo. Lots of posh shops here apple store ds bought nice silver cover for his ipod touch. Also bath and body works fab shop. Orlando premium outlets dh bought loads of clothes I got a lovely wallet from coach also treated to diamond necklace from zales we seem to go to this one the most as its not too big. Lake beuna vista nice to look round has gap and converse shop plus usual sports shops. Florida mall indoor so it was great when ts fay took hold once again abercrombie and fitch also aeropostlle {sp}
To be honest your best bet is to look at the various malls on the internet and sign up with them all as they will send you money off vouchers . The one we didnt do was prime, it just looked hugh and having 4 teenagers with us who didint seem to think it a good idea we decided not to bother! I was suprised to see the coach shop in the mall of millenia having the same merchadise as the one in premium would not have been happy paying full price.
michelle

Fab answer thanks. I loooove Yankee Candles . When we went to New York i could nt find them anywhere so am glad that hopefully i ll be able to buy some out there

 

[stubb]

thanks
i signed up with yankie candles and received money off coupons which I used.

michelle

 

[feline figaro]

thanks
i signed up with yankie candles and received money off coupons which I used.

michelle

Thanks for the info. On what you ve said i ve just registered with Yankee Candles.com. Did they just email you the vouchers or did you purchase items from them in order to be sent money off vouchers?

 

[stubb]

no they just sent me some I think it was save $15 when you spend $45 so I bought 2 large candles . The hallmark shop in mall of mill had 25% off certain candles but I had already got mine. Be warned though they send you some fantastic sale deals I guess you could buy them and have them sent but not sure of the cost involved. There used to be a lovely shop called country clutter in orlando premium outlets that sold yankie candles etc but that has gone.

michelle

 

[Netty]

There used to be a lovely shop called country clutter in orlando premium outlets that sold yankie candles etc but that has gone.

michelle

Oh no this is my fave shop , i'm gutted..
always bought my resin boyds bears there and other lovely things each visit.

 

[mikki.young]

The Prime outlets (where Belz was) are getting pretty impressive - definitely got the best Disney outlet shop!

 

[Netty]

The Prime outlets (where Belz was) are getting pretty impressive - definitely got the best Disney outlet shop!

Is it all open now?
we last went when it was Beltz. last saw it starting to be knocked down as well.

 

[feline figaro]

I can remember visiting Beltz & not really enjoying it, then again i was a lot younger. I ve read that there is a Disney shop in one of the malls where Disney sends lots of discontinued stock to which is really cheap. I think its at the Lake Buena Vista Mall but i maybe wrong

 

[mikki.young]

Is it all open now?
we last went when it was Beltz. last saw it starting to be knocked down as well.

It was half open last October and huge in April - I couldn't believe the difference. Got some great shops there too.

 

[Netty]

It was half open last October and huge in April - I couldn't believe the difference. Got some great shops there too.

great, thanks for that we will go and have a look in a few weeks!

 

[disneyholic family]

Does anyone know if the prime outlet mall (what replaced belz) is indoors or outdoors?

 

[JohnnySharp2]

Mall At Millenia is my favourite.
Yes some stores are best for window shopping only, but there are many other good stores there too.
The food court is very nice and it also doesn't get as busy as the Florida Mall.

More importantly there are stores there you just don't see at the other malls.

 

[doverfox]

if you want some real bargains then you need to go off the beaten track slightly we like the west oakes mall which is where virgin used to take you on thier shopping sprees less tourists more locals.
dave

 

[mikki.young]

Does anyone know if the prime outlet mall (what replaced belz) is indoors or outdoors?

It's like Prime Outlets - outside but some undercover

if you want some real bargains then you need to go off the beaten track slightly we like the west oakes mall which is where virgin used to take you on thier shopping sprees less tourists more locals.
dave

I like West Oaks mall as it is small and quiet.

 

[cowza]

Mall of Millenia is considered the more *upper scale* mall by americans but as the UK £ is so strong against the $ I'm sure you would find plenty of stuff there you'd consider a bargain. If you're into any of the major american chains like Abercrombie, Gap, Urban Outfitters, X21. They have a great Apple store also if you were looking to purchase any of those products.

There also have 'The Cheesecake Factory'... it's not literally a cheesecake factory (it's a restaurant but it does sell cheesecake haha) but a must do!

There are also a lot of stores and restaurants surrounding Millenia. There is a massive Old Navy. If you're looking for some quality cheap clothes that is a great one to head to.