Belz Factory Outlet World
This is the largest of the Orlando factory outlet centers. It has 170 stores in two enclosed malls and four shopping annexes. It offers a wide range of merchandise, and in a few cases the savings can be 75% off retail prices, but, as is the case with most outlets, most buys here are no better than what you'll find in discount houses in your town. There are more than a dozen shoe stores (Bass, Nike, Rockport, and so on); nearly as many housewares shops (Fitz & Floyd, Oneida, and more); a Universal Studios Outlet; and 60-some clothing shops for men, women, and children (Gap, Levi's, Van Heusen, OshKosh B'Gosh, Izod, Guess Jeans, and others). You can also shop for books, records, electronics, sporting goods, health and beauty aids, jewelry, toys, gifts, accessories, lingerie, and hosiery. It goes on forever, but don't kill yourself trying to get to every building. Many of the manufacturers have more than one location here, with much the same selections. Also, unless you're from out of the country, most of the brand-name shoe stores don't offer much of a deal. The drawback here is the difficulty getting from building to building: Unless every store you are interested in is in only one of the many buildings, you have to get in and out of your car several times over just to shop here. |
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