Complete Guide to Visiting Florida Mall in Orlando: A Shopper's Paradise for Our Travelers
If you're planning your trip to Orlando, you've surely already thought about the parks… but there's something that many of our travelers also look forward to with excitement: shopping. And if there's one place we always recommend from Magic Holidays for that experience, it's the incredible The Florida Mall.
In this guide, we tell you everything you need to know to make the most of the Florida Mall in Orlando: which stores to visit, how to organize your trip, where to eat, and some tips we discovered ourselves while traveling.
Florida Mall in Orlando: The most complete mall for shopping
The Florida Mall in Orlando is the largest shopping mall in Central Florida and a favorite among travelers visiting the city. It has over 250 stores, restaurants, and experiences, making it an ideal place to spend several hours—or even half a day.
Unlike the sockets, where discount brands dominate, Florida Mall combines:
- International brands
- Technology stores
- Sportswear
- cosmetics
- souvenirs
- Restaurants and cafes
That's why many travelers tell us the same thing after visiting: "Here we found things that weren't in the outlets."
Where is the Florida Mall and how do I get there?
The The Florida Mall is found About 15 minutes from Orlando Airport and approximately 20 minutes from the International Drive tourist area.
This makes it very convenient because you can visit it:
✔ Arrival day
The day before the return
✔ on a free afternoon between parks
Most of our travelers arrive by:
- rental car
- Uber or Lyft
- transportation from hotels
The mall has free and very ample parking, which is important if you're loaded down with bags.
Must-visit stores at the Florida Mall
One of the great attractions of the Florida Mall in Orlando is the variety of stores. There are options for all tastes and budgets.
Among the most sought-after by our travelers are:
Technology
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Accessory and gadget stores
Sports
- Nike
- Adidas
- JD Sports
- Fashion
- Zara
- H&M
- Forever 21
- American Eagle
Beauty
- Sephora
- Cosmetics
- Bath & Body Works
There are also many ideal shops for buying gifts or travel souvenirs.
Experiences you can also have at Florida Mall
When we talk about The Florida Mall, many travelers only think about shopping. But the reality is that this mall also offers very entertaining experiences, especially if you're traveling with kids or if you want to do something different on a quieter day during your trip to Orlando.
In fact, it's a place where you can spend several hours combining shopping, interactive activities, and gastronomy, something that many of our travelers value when they want to rest a little from the parks.
These are some of the experiences we recommend not to miss.
Crayola Experience: Creativity and Fun for the Whole Family
One of the most popular attractions in the mall is the colorful Crayola Experience Orlando.
This experience is designed especially for families with children, although it's also great fun for adults who enjoy creative activities.
Something important that we always tell our travelers is that the experience is organized in two levels:
Ground floor: The official Crayola store is located here, offering a wide variety of products, colors, and souvenirs.
First floor: the entire interactive experience takes place there.
When you enter, you also receive coins or credits that are used at some of the stations to activate certain interactive experiences.
Also, inside the space there is An area to eat or have a drink, although it's important to know that The food is not included in the ticket..
For many families visiting Orlando, this experience ends up being one of their favorite non-park activities.
Inside the Crayola Experience you will find many activity stations where guys can
Create your own drawings
Customize crayon wrappers
🎨 coloring on interactive screens
🎨 See demonstrations of how crayons are made
Engage in creative games
When you enter, you also receive coins or credits that are used at some of the stations to activate certain interactive experiences.
Build-A-Bear Workshop: create your own stuffed animal
Another really fun experience within the mall is visiting Build-A-Bear Workshop.
It's not just a store: it's a space where you can create your own personalized plush toy following several steps that make the experience very special.
The process typically includes:
1️⃣ Choose the stuffed animal
2. fill it with cotton
3️⃣ place a small beating heart on it before closing it.
4️⃣ add clothes or accessories, or record your own voice!
5. Give it a name and register it
For many boys, this process becomes a very special memory of the trip.
Magic Holidays Tips for Making the Most of Florida Mall
After many trips to Orlando, here are some tips we always share with our travelers:
1 Visit the mall during quiet hours: Mornings and early afternoons are usually more comfortable for browsing.
2 Use the mall map: The mall is big and it's easy to waste time wandering aimlessly.
3 Bring an extra suitcase. Many travelers end up buying more than they imagined.
4 Compare with the outlets: Some brands have better prices at outlets, but others are only at the Florida Mall.
5 Take advantage of park rest days: It's an excellent plan for a Most relaxed day of the trip.
Is the Florida Mall in Orlando worth visiting?
Definitely yes.
The Florida Mall is an ideal stop for shopping lovers, but also for those who want to take a break between parks and experience another side of the city.
Many of our travelers end up saying that it was:
One of the best afternoons of the trip
✨ the place where they found the best gifts
✨ or simply a different kind of stroll in Orlando.
Frequently Asked Questions about Florida Mall in Orlando
The Florida Mall is located about 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport and approximately 20 minutes from the tourist areas near the parks.
The Florida Mall features over 250 stores, restaurants, and experiences, making it one of the largest shopping malls in Florida.
Yes. Outlets focus on discounts, while the Florida Mall has stores not found in outlets, technology, experiences, and more dining options.
The Florida Mall typically has the following hours:
🕘 Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
🕚 Sundays 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
These hours may vary during special seasons, holidays, or dates like Black Friday, so we always recommend checking updated hours before visiting.
One advantage for travelers is that the mall opens in the morning, which allows easily organize a visit before or after going to the parks or even the day before returning from your trip.
Not necessarily. Although the The Florida Mall it is mainly a shopping center, it also has various experiences that can be very entertaining for children.
For example, inside the mall, you'll find the famous Crayola Experience Orlando, an interactive attraction where children can paint, create, and play with various color-related activities.
They can also enjoy very fun shops like Build-A-Bear Workshop, where boys can create your own personalized plush toy, choose clothing and accessories, and take home a special souvenir from the trip.
Additionally, within the mall there are dining areas, ice cream shops, and spacious areas for walking, which makes the visit much more dynamic than simply browsing shops.
That's why many of our travelers combine shopping + an experience for the kids, making a mall visit fun for the whole family.
Are you organizing your trip to Orlando?
At Magic Holidays We help our travelers plan every detail of their trip so they can make the most of their Orlando experience.
We not only organize your park visits, but we also advise you on **what to do on your days off**, where to go shopping, which malls to visit, and how to make the most of your time during your trip.
