disney outlets

[simbasmom]

We will be at WDW in early December and I would like to go to a disney outlet store before heading over to the parks. I would like to know if there are any in the area and where. Thanks alot!

 

[tink2dw]

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

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

Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
State Road 535
Near Walt Disney World Resort

 

[disneyfan551]

fyi...the Belz outlet tends to have the largest variety! A little further down the road, but definitely worth the trip! You will be glad that you visited the outlets before doing any other shopping!

 

[primax]

Have to agree with a prior post the Belz definitely have more variety and I think this is mainly because they carry alot of older products. The Premium outlet is much nicer and organized better. All in all the 1 Outlet at the Premium and 2 at Belz rule. I never knew about the outlets until I began reading this board. The outlets are a GREAT tip. I have read many people say the outlets carry older products, this is not entirely true. You will find merchandise that is currently sitting at the resorts and parks at full price in the outlets. The difference - the outlet price is 50% - 75% cheaper. There are still alot of 100 years of magic products at the Belz outlet, I didn't see anything except for 100 yr magic moment pins at the Premium. The outlet is a great place to take kids to find some cheap toys before hitting your first park.

Both outlets are on right of I-4 and both can be reached via International Drive if you like traffic lights. You can't walk to them from Disney property unless your crazy especially Belz. Premium is supposed to be 1.5 miles away from Disney Property but don't let that fool you. 1.5 down a highway.

If you get a chance I would definitely visit the outlets. We came home with some toys, plates, scattered mickey pillows, post cards, poster prints, etc.

 

[jacncaitsmom]

I live in Orlando and frequently shop at the outlets. There are 2 shops at the Belz outlet. One in building 2 and the other in the building where the Gap outlet is. There is one in St. Augustine(if you are driving) at the Belz outlet there. And then the one closer to Disney at the Premier outlet. I didn't know about the one on 535.
Anyway, they all carry different items. Usually around this time of year they have costumes. But they will have different ones at different stores. Some of the t-shirts and clothing is the same. The St. Augustine outlet has more of the kitchen/bath stuff.
The past couple of years I have done quite a bit of Xmas shopping for my kids by going to all the outlets (except maybe St. Augustine). When you can get baby dolls, toys and costumes for $5-$20, why would you ever pay full price? I LOVE IT!!
My bargain of the week: 4 large Mickey plastic tumblers for $5. My motto is: You can never have enough Mickey.