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Millennia Mall

The Mall at Millennia has the most exclusive up-to-date fashions from all the major cities around the world. Not only will you get the best shopping selection, but also the best service as well. At the concierge desk you could be helped with wheelchair rentals, hotel reservations, among many other services to make your experience at the Millennia Mall as memorable as possible. The Mall also offers some of the finest dining here in Orlando, with restaurants such as the “Cheesecake Factory,” “P F Chang’s,” “California Pizza Kitchen,” and “McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant” in its delicious line-up. The mall is also well known for its nightlife. The “Blue Martini” for example, is often times a good place to spot Orlando Magic basketball players and other familiar faces you may have see on the big screen. And if you are planning a big day of shopping, forget remembering where you parked with all your heavy bags when you could use the Millennia Mall valet parking service. With priceless pieces of tile scattered all across the floor, dating back to more than a thousand years ago, there is not a single detail left out of this beautiful mall. Another plus is its location is just 5 minutes fro Universal Orlando, and 10 minutes from the Orlando Convention Center. The Mall is also 15 minutes away from Disney, and only 20 minutes away from the Orlando International Airport. Basically, the Mall at Millennia is a good place to swing by on your rest days from the parks.

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Florida Mall

The Florida Mall is just minutes from the Orlando International Airport which would be a great warm-up to your vacation right after your land. The Florida Mall is also right by Disney, SeaWorld, I-drive, and Universal studios which are very convenient to many tourists. You would be able to go from here to the parks without even breaking a sweat. And if driving to the mall is out of the question why don’t you just stay there, at the Florida Mall Hotel, which has some of the best rates and restaurant/bars in the area. The Florida mall has so much to offer. With 234 stores, including six Department stores such as Dillard’s, Sears, and Saks Fifth Avenue, it is highly doubtful a person wouldn’t see something that catches their eye. There is even an indoor surfing experience, where three times a year anyone could enter the contest for a $2,000 grand prize! And when you get tired or hungry be sure to stop by the food court to enjoy a large variety of food options while you take a break from all the shopping. Surrounding the Florida Mall are many other shopping stores and plazas some of which include Best Buy, and Circuit City. It’s almost a guarantee you will not leave the Florida Mall area empty-handed. This mall is the perfect place for bargains and year-round sales that will surely keep you happy, and your pockets thick. Just check out Abby's Florida Mall Review, and you'll see that this is great place to shop.

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The Loop

The Loop is the newest major shopping area of Kissimmee/Orlando. In the Fall of 2006 only a part of the whole project called, Loop East, was opened and the explosion of business made it an automatic hit in the area. However, shoppers are even more eager in anticipation for the other half called, Loop West, to open in late 2007. Currently, there are only 34 stores open some of which include Kohl’s, American Eagle, Aeropostale, Kay Jewelers, Pac Sun, and Petco. The Loop is also equipped with some of the tastiest restaurants here in town. Make your selection from Chipotle, Panera Bread, Chilis, Macaroni Grill, Red Brick Pizza, and Shane’s Rib Shack. The Loop does good job providing an ample variety of restaurants to keep you fueled for shopping until closing. But things don’t end there. The Loop East is also the location of Regal Cinemas containing 16 screens and first class roomy seats to give you one of the best movie experiences in the Kissimmee/Orlando area. Catching a movie here is the perfect way to finish off a full day of shopping, and to fully experience what the Loop has to offer. There's even a phenomenon called Looping. But sit tight because once the Loop West opens the Loop will reach its full potential easily making it one of the busiest shopping centers in the area. The Loop West will feature JC Penny, Belk, Burlington Coat Factory, and close to 40 other stores. Be sure to take a stop by the Loop in your upcoming trip to Florida. Its location is just two turns away from Disney so you can get there in minutes. SeaWorld is also just 15 minutes away.

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Festival Bay at International Drive

Festival Bay at International Drive is one of the most gorgeous shopping centers here in Orlando. It’s a young Mall which opened recently in 1999 that has only gotten better every year as it draws nearer to its finish. This shopping center is also just minutes away from Universal Orlando and is located on the same road as SeaWorld. If you are coming from the Disney area you are still in luck as you are just several miles away. A unique feature of Festival Bay that separates it from the other malls in the area is its indoor water lagoon, which adds a beautiful accent to the shopping environment. Festival Bay attractions includes The Bass Pro Shop, which holds events such as the super aquarium fish feeding & educational program, the Ron Jon Surfpark which provides surfers with the “perfect wave” time after time, and the 61,000-square foot Vans Skatepark which has been a huge hit since its grand opening in early 2002. Another great feature of Festival Bay is the Cinemark theaters equipped with 20 screens. The Cinemark has been regarding as providing the best comfort in its theatres in addition to its exclusive preview showings of the most anticipates pictures each year. Aside from having some of the best attractions in the Orlando area, Festival Bay also includes 65 retail stores and restaurants including Pacific Sunwear, Charlotte Russe, a Cold Stone Creamery, and Nine West. Although Festival Bay at International Drive is not as bouffant as the Florida Mall or as classy as the Mall at Millennia, but with crowd drawing attractions in addition to the retail shopping stores and restaurants, there is no doubt in calling it one of the best.

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Outlets

The Orlando Premium Outlet is “the” place to shop for designer trends at bargain prices. With 110 outlet stores, Premium covers every spectrum of the shopping scene from jewelry, luggage, and clothes to house accessories, games, and electronics. With an outdoor setting and Palm trees scattered all throughout, you will get a true Florida experience and feel for the climate. If by chance you get hungry stop by the indoor air conditioned food court located in the dead center of the venue. The Outlet is no more than 5 minutes from Disney and 15 minutes from SeaWorld making it a hot spot for tourists on rest days from the parks. Be prepared to find deals from 40 to 70% off designer clothes such as Ann Taylor, Barneys New York Outlet, Burberry, Coach, Diesel, Fendi, Banana Republic, and Hugo Boss. Other featured outlet stores include Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Tag Heuer, Timberland and much much more.

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Prime Outlets

The Orlando Prime Outlets recently replaced the Belz Factory Outlet on North International Drive. Its located only minutes from Universal Orlando and just 12 miles away from Disney which makes it very convenient for vacationers staying in the area. DKNY, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Nike, and Calvin Klein are just some of the many stores you would find here. The Prime Outlets is also great place to shop for shoes, maternity clothing, and jewelry. The selections offered here attract thousands of tourists and residents each month so be sure to drop by during your upcoming trip so you could join in on the savings and discounts. Although very young, the Prime Outlets has a promising future with the renovations that will further solidify its title of the largest outlet center in Orlando.

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Mercado

The Mercado is one of the biggest hits on International Drive. It’s unique and original Mediterranean look fits perfectly with the warm pleasant weather of Florida. Walk on cobblestone streetscapes while you look through the 60 stores and eat at the highly praised restaurants of Mercado, guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. Or if you are just looking for a quick bite Mercado also has the only international food court on International Drive. Mercado serves visitors not only throughout the day, but the night as well. When the sun goes down, enjoy the live entertainment and music in the center courtyard which would be perfect for the family or a group of friends. The best thing is its free! There are also bars located along the sides of the center courtyard for those who would like to grab a drink while enjoying the entertainment. It’s all these things that keep locals and tourists coming back time after time. The Mercado is also home to a very popular attraction called Titanic ~ The Experience. Come here for a trip back to the past and explore the story of the Titanic in a way never done before. Things could not possibly get any more realistic with over 200 original artifacts from collections all across the world, the only re-creation of the Titanic main room and staircase, and live interpretations from the costumed staff. It’s a great attraction for history buffs and families.

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Osceola Square Mall

The Osceola Square Mall was the first mall opened in the Kissimmee area, which is right by Disney. Come here to enjoy the discounted retail stores of Bealls, and Ross. There is even a Steve and Barry’s which features casual clothing as well as sports apparel at prices all under $10.00. If you like working out you can also come by the mall and burn calories at the Gym located inside with cardio classes, and personal trainers whose main goal is to get you looking your best. There is also an arcade there great for the kids but unfortunately it is only open several days out of the week.

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Flea Markets

Flea markets are scattered all throughout the theme park area of Kissimmee/Orlando and are a great place to find bargains that will just blow your mind. Come here for custom license plates, Disney memorabilia, posters, bags, luggage, home decorations and endless other things you can find at prices three times less than what you will find at the malls or department stores. Many times people run into these flea markets by mistake and end up being glad they found them so take advantage of this opportunity and take a stop by one or all of them in your next trip to Kissimmee/Orlando.