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Shopping
Bring back not only lasting memories — but also trinkets and treasures from your trip.
Orlando may be home to the world’s greatest theme parks, but shopping is one of the most popular attractions in town. With more than 52 million square feet of existing retail space and continuous expansions and renovations, Orlando is a major player in the United States retail market.
An astounding array of shopping options awaits you. Shop the nine malls located throughout Orlando for the convenience of brand-name stores and specialty shops, all under one roof. No matter where you travel from, you will be at home with major retailers, including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Belk, Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillard’s. Or, for the bargain hunter in you, be sure to visit our many outlet centers, bargain boutiques and flea markets.
Search for that one-of-a-kind gift—shop our antique districts and upscale boutiques such as Nicole Miller and Tunis along charming oak-dotted streets, and Orlando’s themed shopping villages and theme park entertainment and shopping complexes.
So, pack an extra suitcase and check your shopping list, because you’re sure to find bargains galore and perhaps an unexpected hidden treasure.
List of Lake Buena Vista/Disney Shops
List of International Drive/Convention Center Area Shops
The Mall at Millenia
Restaurants & Night Life
Everyone enjoys a delicious, creatively prepared meal served by an attentive wait staff in a posh environment. Orlando has a wide range of fine dining establishments that are sure to please the most discriminating palate or finicky diner.
Old-world elegance takes shape at the Mobil four-star and AAA five-diamond Victorian-style restaurant Victoria & Albert’s, located at the Walt Disney World Resort. The restaurant offers American cuisine in a classic prix fixe menu accompanied by a selection of 700 wines. Norman’s, a four-star winner for 2005, is located at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando at Grande Lakes Orlando and is named for James Beard Foundation chef and cookbook author Norman Van Aken. One of the newest dining hotspots in Orlando is Todd English’s bluezoo at the Walt Disney World Dolphin with a sophisticated menu that focuses on seafood. At The Peabody Orlando’s Dux, a winner of the DiRona Distinguished Restaurants of America North America award, guests partake of American haute cuisine with global influences. And, at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, the upscale Atlantis, also a DiRona award winner, serves creative seafood dishes in elegant surroundings.
Just minutes from the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando’s Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road is becoming renowned for the many upscale dining choices. For a juicy steak, Ruth’s Chris Steak House sizzles them to perfection. Timpano Italian Chophouse serves sumptuous dishes from lobsters and classic pastas to bone-in steaks and chops. Next door, the Samba Room, a white-linen Latin restaurant, features grilled meats and fresh seafood. And, Roy’s Restaurant offers a Hawaiian fusion cuisine with a focus on seafood.
List of Restaurants
Local Attractions
Orlando is a world-class destination that has so much to do that every member of the group can have fun in their own way. The collection of theme parks including Cypress Gardens, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are unrivaled anywhere in the world.
Feel the adrenaline rush of indoor skydiving; twisting and turning on a thrilling roller coaster; or soaring over Central Florida in a glider, WWII fighter plane, helicopter or hot-air balloon. Cool off as you splash, spin, turn and twist through one-of-a-kind water rides at the area’s water parks and water ski parks. Or, discover the weird and unusual, the historic, and the spectacular at the many unique indoor attractions.
In fact, when you consider the mix of legendary theme parks, magnificent museums, world-class entertainment and blockbuster rides and attractions, it would take more than 65 eight-hour days to visit all of the entertaining offerings in Orlando.
Orlando offers you such a diverse range of leisure activities that you’ll need to return again and again to experience them all. With something for everyone in your family—the choice is yours for the taking. For a quick guide to the major attractions, see below.
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Magic Kingdom -- Follow your Disney dreams to a place where storybook fantasy comes to life for children of all ages. Seek out adventures, create magical memories with beloved Characters and discover the fun where imagination reigns.
EPCOT -- Gather with family and friends to celebrate the fascinating cultures and numerous wonders of the world around you through dazzling shows, interactive experiences and amazing attractions. Marvel at the power of the human imagination to set the spirits soaring.
MGM Studios -- Salute the world of showbiz — from the Hollywood classics of yesteryear to the best in popular entertainment. Take center stage as the star of your own adventure: from rock 'n' roll fantasy to Broadway-style stage spectaculars, from the silver screen to the TV screen to behind the scenes. And when you share it as part of your Magical Gatherings experience — now that's entertainment!
Animal Kingdom -- Disney storytelling comes to life in a kingdom brimming with fun, wonder and adventure. Join together with your circle of loved ones to savor thrilling attractions, shows, the majesty of nature and the fascinating animals — real and imagined — that enrich our planet.
Downtown Disney -- Divided into three districts -- West Side, Pleasure Island and the Marketplace -- encompassing 120 acres along the southern shore of Buena Vista Lagoon, Downtown Disney bursts with excitement for all ages, whether guests come to eat, shop, dance or enjoy live entertainment.
Typhoon Lagoon -- Disney legend has it that a furious storm once roared across the sea, hurling surfboards into trees, blowing small boats through roofs and impaling a shrimp boat on a peak of a great volcanic mountain. Left in the typhoon's wake was a water park filled with twisting tides, roaring rapids, wonderful waterways and relaxing rivers. Whether you are navigating the nine exhilarating waterslides and streams or conquering one of the world's largest artificially created waves, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon promises the most wild, wonderful and wet water adventure known to man or fish.
Blizzard Beach -- Disney legend has it that after a freak winter storm blanketed the area with snow, Florida's first ski resort was born. When temperatures returned to normal, the powdery snow turned to slippery slush. Slalom courses, bobsled and toboggan runs became downhill waterslides. The chair lift carried swimmers instead of skiers. The ski jump became the tallest, fastest waterslide in the nation. You are invited to what has become Disney's Blizzard Beach, the most slushy, slippery, exhilarating beach water park anywhere!
Disney’s Wide World of Sports -- Marvel as the thrills of hard-won victory are played out before your eyes at state-of-the-art facilities, or root for your favorite team while enjoying a savory meal at the Official All Star Café. From the Atlanta Braves Spring Training to the interactive Multi-Sports Experience to fantastic food, Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex is the premiere place for all sports fans.
SeaWorld
Located in the heart of theme park country and open year-round SeaWorld Orlando is a complete vacation in itself and a unique addition to any itinerary. The range of admission options is designed to make sure nobody misses out on the most unique theme park experience in Orlando.
Park Hours: SeaWorld starts welcoming guests at 9 a.m. daily. Hours are occasionally subject to changes, so call (800) 327-2424 or visit www.SeaWorldOrlando.com to check specific dates.
Discovery Cove --“ONE DAY…”
We say it all the time. We intend it. This year, we invite you to do it. Spend one day at Discovery Cove. Immerse yourself in a secluded tropical retreat. Share an unforgettable swim with a dolphin and hold on for the ride of your lifetime. Enjoy unlimited access to our first-class amenities, with all of your gear, meals, drinks, and admission to either SeaWorld or Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa Bay for up to seven consecutive days included. Universal Studios —- Finally, you can break into showbiz and be the star for a day at this real working film and TV studio. Universal Studios Florida, in Orlando, is unlike any place on earth – There’s something for everyone with full scale movie production sets you can actually walk through and experience!
With an incredible array of rides, shows, and attractions, you’ll get deep into the action of your favorite movies and TV shows. With more excitement per square foot than anywhere else, it’s the most unique theme park in Orlando, and one of most popular attractions in Florida.
Islands of Adventure -- The Islands of Adventure theme park, in Orlando, Florida, is the spot for serious thrill seekers of all ages. On five amazing islands — Marvel Super Hero Island®, The Lost Continent®, Jurassic Park® , Seuss Landing™, and Toon Lagoon® — you’ll discover fantastic new worlds with something for everyone in the family.
As creative consultant, Steven Spielberg makes sure you live, breathe, and “feel” the adventure, including some of the most amazing roller coasters and thrill rides in the universe. Islands of Adventure gets your heart pumping like no place on earth. Interactive Maps
Lake Buena Vista/Disney Area
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