Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores

An old-school open-air outlet sitting a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is all washed concrete, wide promenades and bargain hunting. The layout is refreshingly low-key—wide parking lots, tidy sidewalks and a renovated food court where families regroup between store runs. You’ll find recognizable outlet names (including a Disney outlet and Eddie Bauer) clustered where foot traffic still holds, alongside a few empty storefronts that hint at quieter seasons. Tourists appreciate the free hotel shuttle and proximity to resorts; locals come for the pace and real markdowns when stores are willing to cut deeper. It’s not the flashiest shopping complex in Orlando, but its simplicity is an asset: fewer crowds, easier browsing, and moments of genuine thrift. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes, set aside an hour or two, and treat it like a practical pit stop between parks rather than a full-day mall destination.