Which is the BEST Disney Orlando Outlet?

[missypie]

For you serious shoppers out there, which is the BEST of the Disney outlets in Orlando? What do you like about your favorite?

Are any of the outlets just the "catalogue" outlets? We've shopped at those in Texas and can never find anything we like.

 

[sadiebug]

I have not visited all of the outlet centers in Orlando, but I did go to the 2 stores at the Belz Mall. They were completely awesome!! Found Disney t-shirts that were exactly the same ones I saw at the parks for half the cost. They also had the cutest Disney Bears for $5.99. They cost over $20 at the parks!!

Their merchandise changes frequently. I went twice during my trip in 2003 and found different things both times. Will definitely make going there a priority in the future!!

 

[janette]

I would say Belz. I have to go to all of them just to see if they have different things but with the Belz outlets there are the 2 stores right there so you'll find more. I also think as a general rule they have the best selection for the lowest price.

They have mostly park merchandise, I've never been to the catalog outlet but I would expect they are very different. We've always found the t-shirts etc that are $25+ in the parks for under $10.

 

[Drcell01]

We like the location closest to WDW which is over at the Orlando Premium Outlets. It is on Vineland Ave. and I Drive. We can usually find something here at half price of less. It also gives us an excuse to visit the other outlet stores here!

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

Orlando Premium Outlets. Also has a Banana Republic Outlet, Coach, Oilily, FANTASTIC WDW OUTLET (the only place to get souveneirs on our trip), Osh Kosh... wish I were there NOW!!

The Orlando Premium Outlet is the ONLY reason I'm renting a car this year.

 

[WillCAD]

My favorite is the one that's now owned by Disney, the Character Corner store at Lake Buena Vist Factory Stores.

I like it because the stock is marked down much more than at the Disney-owned outlets. Of course, it's a trade-off; sometimes the selection is terrible, sometimes it's great, but whatever they have is always marked down a lot further than the stuff at the other outlets. They also get new shipments of stock in at least once a week, so it's a good idea to visit more than once per trip.

I've gotten some fantastic bargains there, including sweatshirts and polo shirts that sold in the parks for $35 marked down as low as $12 at the outlet.

http://willcad.org//disney_outlets.html

 

[jadejazzkayla]

i also like the Character Corner store at Lake Buena Vist Factory Stores best.
i've visited the others, but this one has the best prices.

beautiful fantasia sweatshirt for me $12 (originally $45)
disney stainless stell tinkerbell watch $17
mickey golf jacket for hubby $28 (originally $89)

 

[missypie]

I'm really torn about whether to go to any of the outlets. Since this is our first family trip to WDW, I'm trying to concentrate on things we can ONLY do at WDW.

 

[princess pooh]

The Premium Outlet is my favourite. It's close to disney and I like the other stores there too. I've gotten some amazing deals - 50% off stuff they were still selling for full price in the parks!

 

[aussiemouse]

Willcad,

Thanks for the link to the outlets. You can also print out a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $30 or more at the LBV Factory Stores-Character Outlet. Plus there is a free shuttle from select Orlando hotels (none onsite).

 

[SAWYERMAW1]

I usually try to hit all of them!!

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Another vote for premium outlets. I bought a jacket there that was originally $48 for $12. I also bought a ceramic pooh bear figure that was $18 for $2.

My parents will be back there in September and that is the only reason why they are renting a car (and to go to DTD, they will hit it on their way back from the cruise)!!!

 

[thelittlemermaid]

Defintaly going to hit these places when we go back to WDW. Going to try and load up with stuff for the kid's Christmas while we are there in 2006. Send DH out of the store with the kids so I can go to town!!! LOL!!!

Just wish they had store like that in Ohio that is only Disney. Have outlet stores, but no Disney.