Disney Outlet stores???

[Debs5angels]

Can anyone give me directions to the 2 Disney outlet stores I hear so much about? We will be staying in Pop Century and I have no idea where these places are. Thanks for any help!!!

 

[DizBelle]

This is what I have BUT I have to tell you that we visited on my last trip and I don't think I'll go back to the outlet stores. The merchandise they had there was merchandise that was outdated (screened "2003" and it was 2004) and from events long past (marathon). Some of the prices were pretty good but many were the same as the stores on property. I'd rather spend my time in the parks.

But here are the directions I have anyway: NOTE - the exit numbers have changed since this was written but the signs were labeled as such when we were there in Feb. i.e. The exit had its new number but it had a little sign on it that said "old exit 27" - so keep an eye out. Maybe someone can supply the new exit numbers.

There are 3 stores in the WDW Area (but not on Disney Property) which carry discounted/discontinued Disney merchandise. As with any "shopping outlet" experience, what you find is really *hit or miss*.
Two different "Outlet" stores are in the Belz Factory Outlet Mall and one, which opened June 2000, in the Premier Outlet Mall.
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Premier Outlet Mall:
Coming from the parks on I-4 (exits 25b and 26), you take exit 27 STRAIGHT INTO THE MALL AREA. This road is called Vineland. NO turns are needed.
FROM PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE
TO ORLANDO PREMIUM OUTLETS
Left onto Bonnet Creek Parkway
At 3rd light, Left on Buena Vista Drive
Right onto I-4 access road
Take I-4 exit toward Orlando
Take I-4 to Exit 27
Drive through stop light
The Outlet will be 1.5 miles ahead
The Character Warehouse and Character Premier are located in the Belz Factory Outlet Mall on International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819; (407) 345-5285.
From I-4 take Exit 30-A (which goes East) to the first traffic light, which is International Drive. Turn left (North) and go to the very end.
FROM PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE
TO BELZ OUTLET MALL
Left onto Bonnet Creek Parkway
Right onto Buena Vista Drive
Take I-4 East (to Orlando)
Take Exit 30A, 435 South, International Drive
Follow to the Dead End
For The Character Premier, go into Belz Mall Building 1, Entrance #1 (of 4); it is the 3rd or 4th store on your right Entrance Faces I-4 Belz Mall Building 2 will be on your left.
The Character Warehouse is on your left just before you get to the food court. Near the Carousel. Entrance #2
Be advised that as you approach the Belz Mall Area, it is extremely congested and confusing. There are several Belz Malls and an annex. The Character Warehouse is in Belz Mall 2. As you approach, it is the Mall at the end on the left side.
You may use your major credit cards for purchase.
Check the flyers are the Mall entrances, they contain numerous coupons for the Orlando area including ESPN at the Boardwalk and Pleasure Island.


Belz Factory Outlet Mall
(Disney Outlet Store Named "Character Premiere" in Belz Mall I)
(Disney Outlet Store Named "Character Warehouse" in Belz Mall II)
From I-4 (Interstate 4) follow to exit 30A. At the top of the exit ramp you will come to a traffic light, (UNIVERSAL BLVD) turn RIGHT. Follow one block to another traffic light, ( INTERNATIONAL BLVD) turn LEFT. Follow for approximately 2 miles. You will see a Belz Outlet Mall on the left. Drive past it. A ¼ of a mile past the first set of outlets you will see another Belz Outlet Mall (Belz Mall I). Make a left at the stop sign into mall parking lot and follow around to entrance number 3. Go inside and the store will be on your right hand side.
Follow same directions as above to get to Belz Mall II except go straight at the stop sign. Turn into the first driveway on your left. Turn right just as you reach Belz Mall II and park near the entrance on that side. Character Warehouse will be inside just off to the left of the food court and carousel.
"Premier Outlet" Store
From I-4 (Interstate 4) follow towards downtown Orlando to exit 27. At the top of the exit ramp you will come to a traffic light. Proceed through the light (GO STRAIGHT) and simply follow around a few bends in the road and the outlets are on your right side. Drive around to the rear of the complex and enter the complex through the food court. The store is on your left.


Belz Factory Outlet World
5401 West Oakridge Road
(I-4 Exit 30A)
Phone: 407-352-9611

Orlando Premium Outlets
Vineland Avenue
Off I-4 near
DownTown Disney
Phone: 407-238-7787

Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
State Road 535
Near Walt Disney World Resort
[1 mile from WDW!!]

 

[Debs5angels]

lfontaine,


Thank you so much for taking the time to write this!!