30 May 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. – As one of the top five most popular shopping destinations in the U.S., Orlando is clearly a shopper's paradise. Rivaling the fun factor of Orlando's seven top theme parks, the destination's shopping landscape is marked by some of the world's most popular names in fashion, including Burberry, Chanel, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo and more than 100 other brands. Some of the newest store announcements include Prada, YSL, Hublot, Omega, Breitling and Tumi. In all, Orlando's luxury malls and outlet centers, unique boutiques, theme park retailers, museum and art gallery shops, antique stores and farmers markets could fill 676 FIFA Football Fields. It is a shopping destination unlike any other.
Shopping Malls
Orlando is home to world-class malls which together offer shoppers more than 1,000 stores, restaurants and movie theaters, as well as countless opportunities for fun. Some of the most popular tourist options include:
The Mall at Millenia – Orlando's most upscale mall is home to luxurious stores such as Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tory Burch and Chanel. With more than 150 stores, additional shopping options include Macy's, Crate and Barrel, Apple Store, True Religion Jeans, Sanrio Store, Forever XXI and several restaurants. New openings in 2013 include Prada, YSL, Hublot, Omega, Breitling and Tumi.
mallatmillenia.com; 407-363-3555
The Florida Mall – This is Central Florida's largest mall, with more than 250 stores, including Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach, Charming Charlie, The Apple Store, the M&M Store, Sephora and MAC Cosmetics. Affordable fashion trends are found at Florida's first H&M, and kids fashions are the rage at Forever XXI's new HTG81. New openings in 2013 include Michael Kors, Touse, Garage-, Fox Racing, Bellagio Jewelry, Perfumania and Best Buy Mobile.
simon.com; 407-851-6255
Festival Bay Mall at International Drive – Located at the corner of International Drive and Oakridge Road, this mall offers more than 30 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues. Shoppers can gear up for the outdoors at Bass Outdoor World, play the glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course at Putting Edge Fun Center or try on cowboy hats and boots at Sheplers Western Wear.
shopfestivalbaymall.com; 407-351-7718
Pointe Orlando – This unique collection of outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment options lies in the heart of the attractions area on International Drive. Aside from the “upside down” hands-on play place of WonderWorks, Central Florida's biggest IMAX screen and the hilarious Orlando Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre, Pointe Orlando features stores such as Tommy Bahama's Restaurant, Bar & Store, Victoria's Secret, Baterbys Art Auction Gallery and Armani Exchange.
pointeorlando.com; 407-248-2838
Outlet Shopping
Orlando offers three outlet shopping centers featuring a wide variety of discounted merchandise from some of the world's top designers and brand names.
Orlando Premium Outlets – International Dr –Shoppers may explore the array of more than 180 stores, including the world's only Baccarat/Lalique outlet, the only Victoria's Secret outlet in the Southeast and the only 7 for All Mankind outlet in the area. Visitors can also enlist the services of a personal shopper at Last Call by Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.
premiumoutlets.com/international; 407-352-9600
Orlando Premium Outlets – Vineland Ave – Just down the road isanother set of 150 upscale outlet stores such as CH Carolina Herrera, Joe's Jeans, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo, Burberry, Prada and Y-3. Shoppers can live 'La Dolce Vita' by purchasing the perfect Italian accessory at the newly opened Marni Outlet or experience the elegance of a true Paris couture salon at one of the only Dior outlets in the world. The outlet is expanding in 2013, adding 110,000-square-feet (9,900-square-meters) and 12 new stores. The expansion, set to open Oct. 23 and named The Promenade, will be anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and will include additional dining as well as an Information Center.
premiumoutlets.com/vineland; 407-238-7787
The Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores – Within minutes of Disney, this outlet features stores such as Aeropostale, Eddie Bauer Outlet, Fossil, Gap Outlet, Reebok and Under Armour. The outlet center has a free shuttle that takes shoppers to/from 60 hotels in the Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista and Orlando area.
lbvfs.com; 407-238-9301
Unique Boutiques
Orlando also offers a wide array of unique boutiques for those in search of a distinctive look.
Park Avenue and Hannibal Square, downtown Winter Park – Often called “The Rodeo Drive of the East,” this area north of downtown Orlando offers galleries, restaurants, wine bars and boutiques such as Ten Thousand Villages, Thread, John Craig Clothier and Tuni. Gourmet cheese can be found at The Cheese Shop on Park, gourmet olive oil and vinegar at The Ancient Olive and personalized chocolates at Peterbrooke Chocolatier.
parkave-winterpark.com; 407-644-8281
Thornton Park – An eclectic neighborhood in downtown Orlando, Thornton Park is a true local favorite. Browse for vintage-inspired jewelry and 150 styles of footwear at the local Marie-France, or search for handbags made famous by Hollywood celebrities at Zou Zou Boutique.
Baldwin Park – With its small town appeal and sophisticated shopping, Baldwin Park offers dining and entertainment just minutes from downtown Orlando. Visitors can make their own chocolate creations at Farris & Foster's Chocolatier.
baldwinparkfl.com; 407-529-3800
Theme Park Shops
Aside from entertainment, dining and nightlife options, Orlando's theme parks feature retailers filled with unique souvenir items.
Walt Disney World Resort's Downtown Disney – Visitors can explore all things Disney at the largest character store on earth – World of Disney; get their princess or Hannah Montana makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, or visit other unique stores, including RIDEMAKERZ, Arribas Brothers, Magic Masters, LEGO Imagination Center and TrenD.
disneyworld.com; 407-939-6244
Universal Orlando CityWalk – Guests can decide whether they want to take home a permanent souvenir from the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company or just the ones that fit in a bag from Katie's Candy Company, The Endangered Species store, Cigarz or Quiet Flight Surf Shop. These and other unique shops are scattered throughout this sprawling, 30-acre (11.7-hectar) entertainment and dining hotspot.
universalorlando.com; 407-363-8000
The Waterfront at SeaWorld Orlando – Stroll along the charming storefronts and shops at The Waterfront, a quaint seaside village where visitors can create a custom-made piece of pearl jewelry, or choose from the Wild Creations selection of stuffed animals and accessories at the Friends of the Wild Gift Store.
seaworld.com; 407-351-3600
The Space Shop at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex – Shoppers can pick up a poster, book, T-shirt or other memorabilia autographed by a living astronaut at Astronaut Encounter, or purchase a replica flight jacket or flight suit emblazoned with “Let's Do Launch” or “I Need My Space.”
kennedyspacecenter.com; 321-449-4444
Museum Gift Shops
Shoppers can squeeze in some shopping time while enriching their minds at some of the area's many cultural attractions, where they can find original art and jewelry, as well as unique toys, books and collectibles shoppers won't find anywhere else.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art – Featuring exclusive merchandise derived from the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, including jewelry, textiles, stained glass panels and vases, as well as a selection of decorative arts that extend beyond the Tiffany influence.
morsemuseum.org; 407-645-5311
Orange County Regional History Center Emporium – Though it offers toys, books and collectibles, the Emporium is best known for its citrus-themed products and “Florida kitsch,” a collection of humorous gifts unique to the Sunshine State.
thehistorycenter.org; 407-836-8500
Orlando Museum of Art – Merchandise at the museum's shop reflects the content of permanent and traveling exhibitions, offering visitors unique and hard-to-find mementos, such as books, jewelry, prints and toys to reflect their OMA experience.
OMArt.org; 407-896-4231
CityArts Factory – This collection of galleries in downtown Orlando features commercial and resident work by local, national and international artists.
cityartsfactory.com; 407-648-7060
Grand Bohemian Gallery – Located inside The Grand Bohemian Hotel, this gallery offers original paintings, jewelry and sculptures by more than 30 nationally and internationally renowned artists.
grandbohemiangallery.com; 407-581-4801
For the most up-to-date information on Orlando shopping, go to VisitOrlando.com/shoporlando. To purchase an Orlando shopping package, visit ShopAmericaTours.com/shoporlando.
For more information about vacation experiences in Orlando, to order a complimentary vacation planning kit that includes a comprehensive Official Visitors Guide and Orlando Magicard® or to purchase discount attraction tickets, visitors can log onto Orlando's official website at VisitOrlando.com or call an Official Travel Counselor at 1-800-551-0181 (United States and Canada) or 407-363-5872. For real time updates, follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/VisitOrlando or Facebook at Facebook.com/VisitOrlando. Visitors may stop by the Official Visitor Center located at 8723 International Drive.
