Apart from visiting the theme parks and enjoying the other many and varied attractions which makes Orlando one of the top holiday destinations, it also offers an incredible choice of shopping experiences, from the flea markets to the huge shopping malls.
'Magic Dreams' is close to the 192 and 27 and only a short drive to the I4 and International Drive, so all the well known shopping destinations are within easy reach. By the entrance to Glenbrook we have both a Walgreens and a CVS and these are within easy walking distance of our villa. Last year saw the opening of the new Sweetbay supermarket, which offers an excellent choice of fresh produce, bakery and deli items, right on our doorstep:
'Magic Dreams' is close to the 192 and 27 and only a short drive to the I4 and International Drive, so all the well known shopping destinations are within easy reach. By the entrance to Glenbrook we have both a Walgreens and a CVS and these are within easy walking distance of our villa. Last year saw the opening of the new Sweetbay supermarket, which offers an excellent choice of fresh produce, bakery and deli items, right on our doorstep:
Around 1-mile south of the Glenbrook resort is the new community of Cagan Crossing, which has a variety of shops and restaurants together with a 250,000 sq ft Walmart supercenter, which sells just about everything!
Cagan Crossings Town Centre
Pleasure Island is where the nightlife can be found, with a mix of clubs, bars, restaurants and shops. Our favorite there is Fulton's Crab House, built into a replica riverboat it not only looks stunning but also serves some great seafood.
Orlando has an incredible choice of shopping malls to choose from, the most poular of these are:
Orlando Premium Outlets - located on the northern end of International Drive this mall was originally known as the Belz factory outlet center. It had a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2007 and now offers an amazing 180 stores. This is a large sprawling complex made up of 4 different sections so be prepared to do some walking...
Wander along to the South Orange Blossom Trail and you can't fail to notice the Florida Mall, with its almost 2-million square feet of retail therapy...heaven to some! With over 250 stores and all of the famous fashion brands to choose from this mall is a day out on its own.
Venture further north up the I4 to Conroy Road and you have The Mall at Millenia. The 150+ stores here are for the fashion conscious amongst us and offers some of the best upscale brands. The Mall is built on 2 levels and houses 3 very famous department stores, Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales.
If you like fashion but are also shopping on a budget one of our favorite destinations is a bit closer to home, the Orlando Premier Outlets on Vineland Avenue (close to Lake Buena Vista so a good place to visit after you've been to Downtown Disney). With 150+ factory outlet stores covering all of the well known fashion brands, good prices and a wide choice we've never been disappointed...
Enjoy your shopping...Lucien
Just 5-miles from 'Magic Dreams'
is Downtown
Disney, the ideal venue to do some 'Disney' shopping for clothes, gifts and souvenirs or just to spend an evening to stroll around? Close by to Downtown Disney is Lake Buena Vista, which has a great choice of restaurants and bars.
Downtown Disney itself is made up of 3 sections, these are West Side, Pleasure Island and Downtown Disney Marketplace (which offers many unusual shops) and is also where you will find the largest Disney store in the world! West Side is home to the amazing Cirque du Soleil show and also offers a 24-screen multiplex cinema and the DisneyQuest interactive indoor park (great fun for kids and parents)...
is Downtown
Disney, the ideal venue to do some 'Disney' shopping for clothes, gifts and souvenirs or just to spend an evening to stroll around? Close by to Downtown Disney is Lake Buena Vista, which has a great choice of restaurants and bars.
Downtown Disney itself is made up of 3 sections, these are West Side, Pleasure Island and Downtown Disney Marketplace (which offers many unusual shops) and is also where you will find the largest Disney store in the world! West Side is home to the amazing Cirque du Soleil show and also offers a 24-screen multiplex cinema and the DisneyQuest interactive indoor park (great fun for kids and parents)...
Pleasure Island is where the nightlife can be found, with a mix of clubs, bars, restaurants and shops. Our favorite there is Fulton's Crab House, built into a replica riverboat it not only looks stunning but also serves some great seafood.
Orlando has an incredible choice of shopping malls to choose from, the most poular of these are:
Orlando Premium Outlets - located on the northern end of International Drive this mall was originally known as the Belz factory outlet center. It had a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2007 and now offers an amazing 180 stores. This is a large sprawling complex made up of 4 different sections so be prepared to do some walking...
Wander along to the South Orange Blossom Trail and you can't fail to notice the Florida Mall, with its almost 2-million square feet of retail therapy...heaven to some! With over 250 stores and all of the famous fashion brands to choose from this mall is a day out on its own.
Venture further north up the I4 to Conroy Road and you have The Mall at Millenia. The 150+ stores here are for the fashion conscious amongst us and offers some of the best upscale brands. The Mall is built on 2 levels and houses 3 very famous department stores, Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales.
If you like fashion but are also shopping on a budget one of our favorite destinations is a bit closer to home, the Orlando Premier Outlets on Vineland Avenue (close to Lake Buena Vista so a good place to visit after you've been to Downtown Disney). With 150+ factory outlet stores covering all of the well known fashion brands, good prices and a wide choice we've never been disappointed...
Enjoy your shopping...Lucien
