Shopping · Orlando · United States
Shopping in Orlando
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Marc Averette ( talk ), CC BY-SA 1.0
Quick answer
Orlando is a major outlet-shopping destination, with two large Premium Outlets centres, plus Disney and Universal merchandise, the luxury stores of the Mall at Millenia and Winter Park's boutiques. Best souvenirs: Mickey ears and park merchandise, Florida citrus and NASA memorabilia.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 5
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Mickey ears and park merchandise
Where to shop
Orlando International Premium Outlets
A large outlet centre at the northern end of International Drive.
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
An outlet centre near Lake Buena Vista with many designer brands.
The Mall at Millenia
An upscale mall with luxury brands and department stores near Universal.
Disney Springs
Disney merchandise and branded stores along the lakeside.
Park Avenue, Winter Park
Boutiques, galleries and cafés along a brick-lined street.
Markets
Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola
A Sunday market of produce, food stalls and crafts around Lake Eola.
Winter Park Farmers' Market
A Saturday morning market in the old railway freight depot near Park Avenue.
What to buy
Mickey ears and park merchandise
Disney ears, trading pins and Universal wands from the parks and Disney Springs.
Florida citrus
Oranges, grapefruit and marmalade from fruit stands and gift shops, especially in winter; check your home country's rules on fresh fruit.
NASA memorabilia
Mission patches, model rockets and space merchandise from the Kennedy Space Center shop.
Outlet bargains
Clothing and sportswear from the Premium Outlets, often heavily discounted.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Street · Lake Buena Vista
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is a free-entry outdoor district of shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment beside Lake Buena Vista, with the huge World of Disney store and a tethered helium balloon ride that rises high above the lake.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Dole Whip, Butterbeer, Smoked turkey leg and Mickey ice cream bar. Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom and Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Buena Vista | $$ | Hotel corridor beside Disney Springs, between Disney and Interstate 4 |
| International Drive | $$ | Hotels, restaurants and attractions along a long tourist corridor |
| Kissimmee and Celebration | $ | Vacation homes with pools, budget hotels and Disney's planned town |
| Winter Park | $$$ | Park Avenue boutiques, chain-of-lakes boat tours and Tiffany glass |
| Mills 50 | $ | Vietnamese restaurants, murals and dive bars north-east of Downtown |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tipping is expected: about 18–22% at table-service restaurants (including in the parks), a dollar or two per drink at bars, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares, a few dollars per bag for porters, and a few dollars a day for housekeeping.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in September; the busiest months are March, June–July and December.
- January: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (usually mid-January to February)
- February: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (usually until late February)
- March: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival (usually March to early summer)
- March: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival (usually March)
- April: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues (usually spring)
- August: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins (usually late August)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Orlando?
Mickey ears and park merchandise, Florida citrus, NASA memorabilia and Outlet bargains.
+Where is the best shopping in Orlando?
Orlando International Premium Outlets: A large outlet centre at the northern end of International Drive.
+What are the best markets in Orlando?
Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola and Winter Park Farmers' Market.