You cannot fail to find Old Town on Hwy 192 in Kissimmee, just look for the giant Ferris Wheel which marks the entrance. It is a great place for the whole family to shop and there are rides for the kids as well.
Old Town has more that 70 speciality shops of every nature. Make sure to visit on a Friday or Saturday evening when they also hold a classic car cruise, or Thursday evening for motorcycle cruise.
Right next door to Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores offers you up 70% savings on your designer clothing and jewellery with Liz Claiborne, Gap, Old Navy, Reebok, Borders Camera Outlet and Fossil and many more including jewellery, leather and shoe shops.
When you take your break you could visit the internet café to catch up with the folks back home or try a speciality coffee from World of Coffee.
Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Historic Downtown Kissimmee is a wonderful place on the banks of Lake Toho. Lanier’s Historic Antique Mall is the largest in Kissimmee to buy all of your antiques and collectibles. With around 70 dealers and craftsmen under one roof you are sure to find what you are looking for. You can even buy your gourmet home made dog treats from The Shaggy Chef, something to take back for our furry friends left at home. http://www.laniersantiques.com
There is also a Farmers Market held in Downtown Kissimmee every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. to but all of your fresh Floridian produce.
Situated at Lake Buena Vista. The Disney theme is abundant here, as you may have guessed. Packed with speciality stores and fantastic cafes and restaurants. For a break from your shopping why not try The Rainforest Café or Cap’n Jacks.
The World of Disney Store, is the largest Disney character store in the world, you will be spoilt for choice amongst the thousands of gifts to choose from.
Lego Imagination Center is great fun for all family. Let your imagination run wild.
The interactive Once Upon a Toy Shop for all those dressing up outfits and more.
Virgin Megastore has two floors of movies, video and DVD’s to choose from.
Pooh Corner – selling toys and souvenirs featuring all of your favourite lovable characters including Pooh, Eye-Ore and Piglet.
Disney’s Days of Christmas shop – yes it’s Christmas every day of the week here. A wonderful shop with a variety of festive decorations.
The Mouse House also has a vast amount of Disney themed golfing outfits and accessories.
On International Drive, Orlando. As well as the shops there are cinemas and restaurants. Here you will find some truly amazing shops such as,
Bass Pro Outdoor World – where you can buy almost anything you can think of for the great outdoors, you can even buy a speed boat if you had room on your suitcase to take it back home.
Sheplers Western Wear – A must for all you country and western fans for shirts, boots and Stetsons. Dress in style for your next line-dancing session.
Ron Jon Surf Shop – Whatever you desire for all those water and beach based activities.
Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Situated on the corner of The Orange Blossom Trial and Sand Lake Road, the Florida Mall was completely renovated and expanded in 1999. The Florida Mall is completely covered, so is ideal for those wet days or to keep cool from the blazing sun. 250 speciality stores and restaurants which include Saks Fifth Avenue, J.C. Penney, Burdines, Gap, Old Navy and Footlocker, will keep you busy. The food court provides a welcome break to recuperate.
J.C. Penney and Burdines are very similar to department stores in U.K. and there are some great bargains to be had.
110 designer outlet shops located just off International Drive. Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Levis, Fossil and Ralph Lauren to name but a few, again, with savings of up to 75%.
There is a lovely Mediterranean feel here, with four ‘wings’ to explore and the food court right in the centre is a good place to meet.
Open: Mon-Sat 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
This is the fashion destination of Florida with glamorous boutiques and definitely the place to be seen, although you may only go there to window shop. Situated on Conroy Road - I4 exit 7
Here you will find Maceys, Bloomingdales, Gucci, Tiffany, Burberry, Cartier and many, many more designer labels.
The whole mall is surrounded by beautiful water features which look particularly good in the evening when they are floodlit and surrounded by trees covered in fairy lights.
The entrance to the Mall is through the food hall, which again has a wonderful array of cafes and restaurants. You will be offered ‘tasters’ of food from all restaurants too. In fact you could probably have a free lunch by the time you have finished sampling their delights.
Throughout the mall there are large carpeted seating areas to rest your weary feet and take a break from shopping.
I know you would not expect to find a ‘supermarket’ in this section of Vip Orlando Villas, but it just begs a mention.
Most Wal-Mart Stores are open 24 hours a day, supplying you with your food shopping of course, and in addition they sell clothes, shoes, electrical equipment, linens, towels and dishes. You will be amazed at the bargains you will find throughout the store. Check the Magic Landings Local Information page to find the closest one to our Vip Orlando Villa.
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