Outlets

[Clare Voince]

I need some advice on shopping the Disney Premium Outlets! I've never been to any of the outlets, but after reading some of the outlet posts on the touring plans blog, I'm thinking about hitting them up. I'm only there 4 days, so I don't want to spend a ton of time shopping, so I only plan to visit one. Which is better, the one on Vineland or the one on International Dr? Is there a good time to go? I was thinking about heading there before I even check in to my resort, because once I'm on Disney property, I never want to leave.

 

[ChattaAlley]

Oooo following - I would like to know this also.

 

[epcotty]

Ah, Disney Premium Outlets, how I miss it so. I used to have one at my local outlet mall but it closed unfortunately. It was the best place for park merchandise as it was discounted (but a limited selection). As for ones in Orlando I don't know, they're probably both equally good since even the one in my local mall was

 

[prairiesarah]

I haven't been to either but plan on going on our trip (leaving tomorrow morning). From what I understand the 2 Orlando Premium Outlets are pretty much the same barring a few different stores. The Vineland location is closer to WDW and the International Outlets location is fairly close to Universal. If you were going to one of those two, it would be a good idea to look at the store directory and see which one is of more interest. They are both owned by the same company and are very similar and have a lot of the same stores. I think the International Drive location is bigger, but someone may correct me on that.

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/orlando-vineland

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/orlando-international

There are also Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores which are owned by a different company and are very, very close to Disney property.

http://www.lbvfs.com/

 

[okilydokily]

My advice. Don't. Getting into HS parking lot will be easier this week than the outlet malls.

 

[HopperFan]

Went to Vineland yesterday about 11. Parked in deck in first level no problem. Was only going to Disney but overall not a big crowd.

Disney had lots of items but not much for what I was looking for, maybe a good thing. Did have a few designs of Dooneys and lots of MNSSHP and HM at great prices.

 

[minnie mum]

If you are primarily interested in the Disney outlet store, I don't think it makes much difference which you go to. We always go to the one on Vineland, just because it's closer to our resort. And yes, we stop there BEFORE we check in. I always have a short list of things I want to look for. Some years are more successful than others. Right now I'm wearing the Minnie hoodie I got for $12 and looking at the set of Christmas decorations on the tree that I got for $10 on our trip last spring.