Travel tips for Orlando, Florida
as of 2014
Things to do in
Orlando/Kissimmee, Florida
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Disneyworld:
Lake Buena Vista, FL
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Magic
Kingdom
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Epcot
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Disney
Studios
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Animal
Kingdom
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Disney
waterparks (Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon)
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Downtown
Disney (Disney Quest, Cirque du Soleil “La Nouba”, etc.)
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Disney
BoardWalk
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Universal
Studios Florida: 1000
Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
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Universal
Orlando Theme Park (open 8 AM to 10 PM)
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Islands
of Adventure (open 9 AM to 7 PM)
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Universal
CityWalk (open 11 AM to 2 AM)
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Blue
Man Group at Universal Resort (1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL)
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Sea
World Orlando: 7007
Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 (off International Drive)
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Sea
World (open 9 AM to 6 PM except Friday open until 9 PM)
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Aquatica
Water Park (open 10 AM to 5 PM)
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Discovery
Cove
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Makahiki
Luau - SeaWorld's Polynesian Feast and Celebration
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Wet ‘N
Wild: 6200
International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (open 10 AM to 5 PM)
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Gods
and Monsters: 5447 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (2nd
largest comic store in the world)
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WhirlyDome:
6464 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (Whirlyball, laser tag, Formula 1
racing)
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Gator
Golf And Adventure Park: 6584 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (Mini golf
and feed alligators)
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Magical
Midway: 7001 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (open 2 PM to midnight
Mon-Fri and noon to midnight on Sat & Sun)
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Geek
Stop: 7219 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (comics, video games, arcade)
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CSI:
The Experience: 7220 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Titanic:
The Experience & Exhibit: 7324 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Ripley’s
Believe It Or Not Odditorium: 8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Mama’s
Comedy Show: 8267 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Sleuths
Mystery Dinner Show: 8267 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Treasure
Tavern Dinner Theatre: 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (off International
Drive)
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Pirate’s
Dinner Theatre: 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 * CLOSED?
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Three
Musketeers Dinner Theatre: 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Camelot
Knights Dinner Adventure & Tournament: 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando, FL *
Very bad reviews
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Orlando’s
Official Visitor Center: 8723 International Drive, Suite 101, Orlando, FL 32819
(Discount tickets sales: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily)
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Drip!
Dance Show: 8747 International Drive, Suite 102, Orlando, FL 32819 (clothes may
get paint splatter)
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Dave
& Buster's: 8986 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 1/2 Price games
every Wednesday.
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ICEBAR
Orlando: 8967 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
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Wonder
Works: 9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (open 9 AM to 12 midnight) –
4-D motion ride, build your own coaster, ropes course, lazer tag &
exhibits. Save $5 on wristbands at Walgreens
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The
Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show at WonderWorks: 9067 International Drive,
Orlando, FL (at 6 PM Mon-Thurs and 6 or 8 PM Fri & Sat)
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Hard
Knocks Laser Tag: 9101 International Drive #2300, Orlando, FL 32819
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Monkey
Joe's: 9101 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (play land for toddlers)
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World
of Chocolate Museum and Café: 11701 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
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I-Drive
NASCAR: 5228 Vanguard Street, Orlando, FL 32819 (near International Drive and
S. Kirkman Rd)
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iFLY
Indoor Skydiving: 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando, FL 32819 (near Fun Spot on International
Drive)
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Fun
Spot America – Orlando: 5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819 (off International
Drive) (open 2 PM to Midnight from Mon-Thurs and 10 AM to Midnight from
Fri-Sun).
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Fun
Spot America – Kissimmee: 2850 Florida Plaza Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34746 (next
to Old Town)
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Old
Town: 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (incl.
Legend’s Haunting) (restaurants and shops open 11 AM to 11 PM, but rides are
closed in December).
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Chocolate
Kingdom Factory Tour: 2858 Florida Plaza Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
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Medieval
Times Dinner & Tournament: 4510 West Vine Street (U.S. Highway 192), Kissimmee,
FL 34746
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Capone's
Dinner & Show: 4740 West US Highway 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746
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Hooray
for Hollywood Wax Museum: 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway 192, Kissimmee,
FL 34746
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Kissimmee
Go-carts: 4708 West Highway 192, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (also feed alligators
there) (open 12 PM to 8 PM. Closed on Mondays). Groupon may be available to
save money. See free coupons.
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Holy
Land Experience: 4655 Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32811
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Gatorland:
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
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LEGOLAND
Florida: One Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
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McDonalds
with the world’s biggest entertainment center: 6875 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando,
FL
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Brazilian
Steakhouses on International Drive (Texas de Brazil, Giraffas Brazilian
Kitchen, Churrascaria,
Cafe Mineiro, Fogo de Chão, Boi Brazil). There are also the Great Western, Ponderosa
and Sizzler steakhouses (like Bonanza).
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Lobster buffets: Boston Lobster (8731 International Drive or 6071 W. Irlo Bronson Mmrl Hwy), Lighthouse Lobster Feast (6400 International Drive
or 7675 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy)
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Mini Golf on International Drive (Putting Edge, Congo River, Lost
Caverns, Volcano Island, Hawaiian Rumble, Pirate’s Cove, Hollywood Drive-in)
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Get Enjoy Florida magazine or coupon book for good coupons (Cici’s
Pizza, Treasure Island Souvenir shop, etc)
FLORIDA SHOPPING
INTERNATIONAL
DRIVE (CLOSE TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS)
Mall at Millennia
Address: 4200 Conroy Road,
Orlando, FL 32839 (north of International Drive off Millenia Blvd.)
Includes stores like
Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tommy
Bahama, Burberry, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier.
Orlando
International Premium Outlets
4951
International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
180 stores
Belz
Designer Outlets Centers
5200 BLOCK on
International Drive Orlando, FL 32819, Phone: (407) 352-3632
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. Save 30
to 60 percent at outlets including Off 5th - Saks 5th Avenue Outlet, Jones New
York, Ann Taylor.
Artegon
Marketplace (formerly Festival Bay Mall)
5250
International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Group
USA
5265 International Drive, Orlando, FL, Phone: (407) 363-0800
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Discount prices on
designer women's clothing.
Orlando
Crossings Mall
5447 International Drive,
Orlando, FL 32819
Quality
Centers
5527
International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closest
outlet center to Universal Studios, Wet 'n Wild, Sea World, and Disney.
THE
MERCADO
Address: 8445 International Drive, Orlando, Fla., 32819, Phone: (407) 345-9337
Hours: Sunday through Saturday -10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This shopping, dining
and entertainment complex has 60 specialty shops, including American Cola
Company, Florida Paradise, Global Sports and Kandlestix.
POINT*ORLANDO
Address: 9101 International Drive, Orlando, Fla., 32819, Phone: (407) 248-2838
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.
to 11 p.m. Nightclubs & restaurants are open until 2 a.m. Includes FAO
Schwarz, Armani Exchange, Abercrombie & Fitch, Disney Worldport and other
exclusive venues at Pointe*Orlando. This 450,000-square-foot
(40,500-square-meter), multilevel complex offers upscale shopping, as well as a
21-screen Muvico Cinema complete with a state-of-the-art IMAX 3-D theater. For
those who want to combine shopping with dining and nighttime entertainment, the
complex features restaurants such as Monty's Conch Harbor, Hooters, LuLu's Bait
Shack, Johnny Rocket's and Adobe Gila's. Visitors will surely notice the
upside-down WonderWorks attraction also located here.
DOWNTOWN ORLANDO AREA
CHRUCH
STREET EXCHANGE
Address: 129 W. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801, Phone: (407)
422-2434
On the east side of Church Street, Church Street Exchange is an
87,000-square-foot (7,830- square-meter), tri-level complex designed to appeal
to tourists and residents. Part of Church Street Station entertainment complex,
it features more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants, but no major
department store.
CHURCH
STREET MARKET
Address: 55 W. Church Street, Phone: (407) 872-3500
Church Street Market features shops and many restaurants, pubs and nightclubs.
ORLANDO
FASHION SQUARE MALL
Address: 3201 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32822, Phone:
(407) 896-1131
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. Featuring Sears, Burdines, Gayfers, JC Penney, The Veranda Café Food
Court, plus 165 specialty shops.
THE
FLORIDA MALL
Address: 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Fla., 32809, Phone:
(407) 851-6255
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. Central Florida's largest and most popular shopping destination. Saks
Fifth Avenue, Dillards, JC Penney, Parisian, Sears, Adam's Mark Hotel, Treats
Food Court, M&M World, and more than 200 specialty stores.
Antique
Row
Address: Orange Avenue, Orlando,
FL
KISSIMMEE AREA (DISNEY AREA)
Belz
Factory Outlet Mall
5401 West Oakridge Road, Orlando, FL 32819; I-4, Exit 30A, Phone: (407)
352-9611
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday. More
than 180 stores within 2 malls and four annexs and including Calvin
Klein, Guess, Bugle Boy, Anne Klein, Harve Bernard, Field Crest, Cannon.
Lake
Buena Vista Factory Stores
State Road
535 Orlando, FL, Phone: (407) 238-9301
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 35
stores. Upscale factory stores including Reebok and Vanity Fair, located 1
mile from Disney.
Orlando
Premium Outlets Mall
8200 Vineland
Avenue Orlando, FL 32821
Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. This Mediterranean
style-shopping village features 110 stores offering discounts from 25%
to 65%. The Spanish-styled courtyards with decorative fountains adds a
touch-of-class to casual shopping. Visit such designer shops as Versace, Louis
Feraud, Perry Ellis, or Ralph Lauren. There is an air-conditioned food court,
parcel post shipping, wheelchairs, strollers and ATMs. The open-air atmosphere
combined with the old fashioned, lamppost-lighted walkways make an evening
stroll along Plaza de las Fuentes an experience you won't want to miss.
CROSSROADS
OF LAKE BUENA VISTA
Address: State Road 535 and I-4, Phone:
(407) 827-7300
Hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Shops, 11 restaurants, miniature golf
and a 24-hour supermarket; near the entrance to Downtown Disney Marketplace.
DOWNTOWN
DISNEY MARKETPLACE
Address: Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Phone: (407) 828-3056
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily. Disney shopping area near the Buena
Vista Lagoon.
OSCEOLA
SQUARE MALL
Address: 3831
West Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741, Phone:
(407) 847-6941
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 6
p.m. Only enclosed mall in Kissimmee. 10 miles from Disney entrance on Highway
192. Shops include Ross, Eckerd Drug, and 12 Cobb Theaters.
Kissimmee
Manufacturer’s Outlet
4673 West
U.S. Highway 192 Kissimmee, FL 34746, Phone: (407) 396-8900
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25
direct factory outlet stores featuring Nike, American Tourister, London
Fog, Fieldcrest, Cannon, Totes and more.
Farmer's & Flea Markets
International
Drive Flea Market
5445
International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
International
Vintage Flea Market
5533
International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
192
Flea Market
4301
West Vine Street, Kissimmee, FL (Over 400 booths)
MainGate
Flea Market
5407
West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, FL
Visitors
Flea Market
5811 West Irlo Bronson Memorial
Highway 192, Kissimmee, FL (across from Old Town)
West
Gate Flea Market
8546
West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL
OSCEOLA
FLEA & FARMER'S MARKET
Address: 2801 E. Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, FL, Phone: (407) 846-2811
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Similar to Flea World in design
and layout, but some buyers say the merchandise is better.
Farmers
Market Downtown Orlando
Interstate
4 at Church Street, Orlando, FL (Sat & Sun)
Merchant
Masters
6630 N Orange
Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
CENTRAL
FLORIDA FARMER'S MARKET
Address: 4603 West Colonial Drive (Highway 50), Orlando, FL, Phone: (407)
296-3868
Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. With no enclosed booths, inclement weather can
make this one inconvenient. Still, it offers reasonable prices and a wide
variety of merchandise.
FLEA
WORLD
Address: 4311 S. Orlando Dr., Highway 17-92, Sanford, FL,
Phone: (407) 330-1792. 40 minutes North of Orlando on the way to Daytona on Hwy
I-4 (400) – just north of Winter Park.
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 1700 Booths. Antiques and
collectibles plus and entertainment pavilion with circus acts, magic shows,
exotic animals and acrobatic shows which are performed whenever the market is
in operation and all these shows are FREE! Adjoining the flea market is
Funworld, featuring go-karts,
bumper boats, bumper cars, miniature golf, 15 adult rides and 8 children’s
rides & a 250 game arcade.
Winter
Park Farmers Market
Intersection
of New York Street and New England Avenue in Winter Park, FL
Happy travels,
Kev
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