Best Shopping Malls in Orlando Area

"Deemed as the largest shopping center in Central Florida, Florida Mall is just a few minutes drive from Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando International Airport, and other area attractions. This mall is a broad area designed to be a family-friendly venue where you can shop regardless of what your budget is. Among the stores that you’ll find most of the usual mall stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch, GAP and Apple, a f;agship Macy’s and most popular food outlets."

"Spanning 1.7 million square feet, The Florida Mall is Central Florida’s largest shopping center and welcomes over 20 million visitors a year. More than just a place to shop, this mall features 25 creative and interactive experiences for kids and families. There’s the 3,000 square foot nature-inspired Play Park, the Crayola Experience attraction, and special holiday events, to name just a few."

"Featuring a wide variety of shopping – it is the largest mall in Central Florida. Retailers within Florida Mall include The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, Express, Forever 21, The Limited, the enormously popular Disney Store, and a new H&M location."

"With a multitude of well known stores from Carter's to Converse, Gap to Guess, and Izod to Old Navy, the Lake Buena Vista Factory Shops is a favorite for local outlet shoppers as well as tourists â€" for their ample parking as much as their retail offerings. Merchandise here is factory direct with savings of up to 75 percent off every day. For those with wee ones in tow, an open-air playground gives the kids a place to blow off steam between their parents' bouts of spending. Additionally, Lake Buena Vista Factory Shops provides free shuttle service from some 60 Orlando and Kissimmee area hotels. Recommended for Shopping Malls and Centers because: Lake Buena Vista Shops' location near the parks, it's just four miles from SeaWorld, for example, make a day of shopping-and-Shamu entirely doable. A.D.'s expert tip: Follow them on Twitter or like them on Facebook for extra savings."

"Close to Disney, this open-air outlet mall offers a selection of over 40 different stores from Calvin Klein and Fossil to Tommy Hilfiger. There’s an extensive food court and there’s free parking right outside the stores."

"Popped into my favourite mega supermarket, Target (brilliant for kids clothes) and then spent a few hours at the slick Mall of Millenia, a huge shopping centre with everything from high street shops (Abercrombie and Fitch, Victoria’s Secret and Gap) to high end retailers like Jimmy Choo and Gucci. 2pm: LUNCH: We ate at my favourite US restaurant chain, P.F.Chang’s which is attached to the mall and has delicious Chinese small plates. Excitingly, we have just got a P.F.Chang’s in London, but when I am in Orlando I always make it my mission to go at least once."

"Orlando Mall is a vast shopping mall with ample parking space, food court, and numerous high-end stores that are well-stocked. Here you can find brands like Armani, Ralph Lauren, CK, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo, Addidas, Victoria’s Secret, and many more at great deals or even at a discounted price. The mall also has seating arrangements where you can rest if you feel exhausted with all the shopping."

"The Mall at Millenia is a soaring, dazzling shopping venue that houses an impressive collection of couture designers, luxury retailers, and familiar department stores. Fashionistas love the exclusive stores and trendy boutiques, and there are plenty of eateries and full-service dining options, too."

"The Loop is an incredible Kissimmee shopping and dining venue located near the major theme parks. There you can shop at Old Navy and Pier 1, but don’t forget to grab a bite to eat at Johnny Rockets or sample some delicious ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s. The outdoor environment is one-of-a-kind in a city and state that begs you to enjoy the outdoors daily."

"Kissimmee, Florida is an outdoor mall located at the corner of John Young Parkway and Osceola Parkway. It is split into two sections: Loop West and Loop East. There is a Regal Entertainment Group movie theater, JCPenney, Books a Million, several more stores, and restaurants also, including a Chili’s and Wendy’s."

"Located to the northeast in Orlando and just a few minutes away by car, Orlando Fashion Square can be your next stop if you want to do some light shopping. Regardless of whether you want to buy jewelry, or you’re looking for training shoes, this mall has got you covered. There are events held here every season and you can check out their movie theater as well."

"Now for the strangest mall in Orlando, the Fashion Square Mall over by Winter Park. This is by far the weirdest mall I’ve ever been to, and no matter what day or time you go, it’s always eerily empty. Aside from a couple of good staples, like a Macy’s and a Hot Topic, the mall consists almost entirely of off-brand stories, quick-service restaurants."

"Orlando Fashion Square can be found in Northeast Orlando, a stone’s throw from Orlando Executive Airport. Whether you’re searching for a pair of new trainers, some new jewelry or a spot of lunch, there’s always a wide choice available. Seasonal events are held at the mall and there’s also a movie theater."

"Classic cars at Old Town (Pic: Michel Curi) In the evening we stumbled across a cute tourist area called Old Town back along the 192 highway in Kissimmee. This was a strange mix of illuminated fairground rides and a bungee swing alongside a Western-style highstreet with funky shops and an imitation ‘small town America’ feel. There was also a car show with classic 1950s and 60s cars on when we were there."

"Located in Grand Oak Village, La Café de Paris offers a slice of Parisian charm in the heart of Orlando. The delightful Francophile bistro serves an array of French-inspired fare, house-roasted coffee and specialty drinks, freshly baked pastries, and homemade gelato. The all-day menu includes breakfast, lunch, and early dinner with creative takes on traditional classics such as vegetable omelets, breakfast and panini sandwiches, homemade quiches, croque monsieur and croque madams, and savory crêpes."

"Address: 5170 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-3pmPhone: (407) 293-2326Website: http://www.shopcafeparis.com/. Owned by French owners Claude and Chantal, Le Café de Paris is self-described as a ‘family affair’. Serving a vast breakfast and lunch menu along with pastries and coffee, the café welcomes anyone wanting an authentic Parisian experience."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Marco Ooi used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Le Cafe De Paris in Orlando, Florida really makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a Parisian cafe."

"Le Coq Au Vin brings the authentic tastes and flavors of France to the heart of Orlando. Opened in 1976, the elegant, fine dining restaurant specializes in refined French country cuisine using locally sourced ingredients and produce from regional artisans, producers, and farmers. Signature dishes include fresh Florida frog legs, Alsace-style crab cake, foie gras, Oscar-style seared scallops, and steak tartare, and the cuisine is accompanied by a range of domestic and imported wines, craft beers by the bottle, and a variety of handcrafted cocktails made with premium spirits."

"Le Coq au Vin and Chez Vincent often go head to head for the best French restaurant in Orlando Sentinel's annual Foodie Awards. While the food (French onion soup, caramelized onion tart, baked brie cheese, and other specialties) is just as beautiful here as it is at Chez Vincent, Le Coq au Vin presents it in a cozier, country-inspired setting. It's closer for folks staying in Orlando proper, too."

"In order to combine modern flavors with some traditional cuisine, one has to be an outstanding chef. Well, Le Coq Au Vin is home to two of the world-renowned chefs who definitely meet this standard. These two include Chef Pitz and Chef Perrotte who have been in the business for decades."

"Address: 4932 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814Hours: Tue-Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm, Sun 7:30-4pmPhone: (407) 960-5906Website: https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-906-253770161327543/. Credit: Yelp User Lisa W. – Iced Chai with Soy"

"They host taco Tuesday, Friday trivia, and a Saturday Brunch!. They serve a wide variety of beer styles ranging from the Jebena a coffee milkshake IPA, to Nomi a Japanese Rice Lager to Saison D’espoir a Belgian Kyle Saison. They have several styles of Barleywine, and a Czech dark lager and Feathered Serpent a smoked Gose style ale with blackberry, key lime and agave syrup!"

"Okay, you may not get the West Side Story reference, but we can promise that you will come across something rather good at Something’s Brewing!. This is a great choice for breweries in Orlando. As the first Hispanic-owned brewery in Orlando, it has some fantastic food, drink, and an amazing atmosphere to boot."

"So you want to go out drinking, but you're with a varied group. Some are all about the beer, others are hoping to catch some live music, and all of them are hungry. Sanford Brewing could be your love match tonight."