Enjoy the ultimate shopping excursion in Orlando with our time-tested insider tips for mall, designer outlets and more (ICON Park® pictured).

Updated April 9, 2021

In Orlando, shopping offers retail therapy stretching from upscale malls to quaint neighborhoods and walkable districts, and the latest in high-end luxury to discounted designer brands and exclusive merchandise, all within a convenient, 15-mile radius of our main tourism corridor. Better still, our shopping sleuths have bagged up 10 insider tips to help you get the most bang for your buck — and have fun while you're at it. Get ready to shop till you drop — and then shop some more — in Orlando!

1. Buy Local

If you plan on buying gifts for family and friends back home while you're here, why not get them something that will really prove you were in Orlando? By which we mean, merchandise that's created right here in the Theme Park Capital of the World. Between locally produced wine from Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards and candy from Chocolate Kingdom Interactive Factory Tour, not to mention beer, honey, marshmallows, spirits, and even brisket-scented candles, we make something for just about every taste in Orlando.

Discover: Locally Made Orlando Gifts

If you'd like to take home a little bit of everything or send the best of Orlando to someone special, boxthecity offers curated giftsets featuring locally produced merchandise from top Orlando-based businesses, including Corkcicle, Wondermade, Peterbrooke Chocolatier and many others. They have several preset options, including specialty collections that celebrate some of Central Florida’s most magical attractions, and they can also help you create a custom package.

2. The Whole World's a Mall in Orlando

Although some of Orlando's best shopping can be found at malls and factory outlets, we have a wide variety of retail options, including outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment hubs like Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort, and Pointe Orlando and ICON Park® on International Drive. You'll also discover sublime shopping in neighborhoods close to downtown Orlando, such as Thornton Park and College Park, as well as the nearby cities of Winter Park and Winter Garden.

As noted, though, you won't want to skip our premier malls, which include The Mall at Millenia close to Universal Orlando Resort, and The Florida Mall® about 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport. For top brands and big savings, visit our open-air outlet malls, including Orlando International Premium Outlets® between SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets® to the south of SeaWorld, and Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores near Walt Disney World.

3. Shopping Discounts & Vouchers

All of Orlando's major malls and discount outlet centers offer online coupons worth hundreds of dollars in savings — check with their respective websites for details. What's more, you can visit the Simon Guest Services Booth at The Florida Mall, Orlando International Premium Outlets and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets to receive a Style Savings Book with discounts.

4. Save an Extra 10% at Macy's

Did you know that Macy's offers incentives for travelers to shop at their stores throughout the U.S., including those at The Mall at Millenia and The Florida Mall? The program is called Macy's Visitors Savings, and it can save you 10 percent on select Macy's merchandise. The savings are good for three days for domestic travelers, while international visitors can enjoy the discount for up to 30 days.

5. Complimentary Package Check

At The Florida Mall, customers can drop off their shopping bags and enjoy the convenience of package-free shopping. Packages can be checked at the Guest Services kiosk closest to the entrance of The Florida Hotel.

6. Let the Children Play

Take a rest and let your children burn some steam in two children's play areas at The Florida Mall. These contained sections include interactive elements and plenty of places for adults to sit. Kids will also have a blast at The Florida Mall's Crayola Experience and The Disney Store. There are plenty of ways to keep children entertained at Disney Springs and Universal CityWalk, too.

Save on discount tickets: Crayola Experience

7. No-Cost Shopping Shuttles

Numerous Orlando hotels and resorts offer free shuttle services to nearby shopping centers, theme parks and attractions. Moreover, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores provides a complimentary, regularly scheduled Shopping Shuttle to and from 30 area hotels, and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet's Hotel Shopper Service provides free transportation to and from eight nearby resorts.

8. Free Wi-Fi

You never have to worry about missing an Instagram-able moment when you're shopping at Disney Springs, Universal CityWalk, The Mall at Millenia or The Florida Mall, as they all offer complimentary Wi-Fi throughout their premises. Several retailers at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores have free Wi-Fi, too.

9. Currency Exchange

Information counters at most of Orlando's shopping malls and outlet centers offer onsite currency exchange services through Travelex. Plus, a full-fledged Travelex Currency Exchange is available at Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores.

10. Ship Your Treasures Home

Why travel with your purchases when you can ship them? At The Mall at Millenia, you'll find a full-service U.S. Post Office that can handle your postage and shipping needs. Many hotels and resorts in Orlando also have onsite shipping facilities, which means your packages might make it back from vacation before you do.

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