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This is part of a semi-ongoing series about International Drive and its offerings.) Orlando Premium Outlets mall has three things going for it: (1) a billion stores, (2) an outdoor stroll in the sun as opposed to mucking through a dank indoor mall and (3) some fairly unique-to-Orlando shops including American Apparel and Kate Spade. For shoppers looking strictly for merch variety, I'd say thumbs up and worth the trip. As far as bargains and deals, the only ones I saw were at the Gap (You'll see me wearing this almost every day during January and February) and the going-out-of-business Liz Clairbone.
Look at all those happy shopping tourists... not seeing the real Orlando. :(
The blue-roofed structure sells coffe and booze.
A quaint alley in Rome? Nope.
Is there another American Apparel in Orlando?
Is there another Kate Spade in Orlando?
Cheapest meal in the food court. Three dollar noodles at the Chinese place.
Italian palazzo in... oh never mind.
What do tourists think this is?
And this?
Just outside the shoe store.
Finally.
