Must Stop Shopping for Disney Lovers: Disney Outlets in Orlando

Once you’ve bought the park tickets, picked your Disney resort and let the kids know about your Disney World vacation, it’s time to gear up. That prep can come with sticker shock! Looking at the original price on some Disney merchandise can make the best of us a little faint. However, there is a way to be a Disney fan and a savvy shopper. Plan to visit the Disney warehouse Orlando outlets. With two Disney Character Warehouse locations offering heavily discounted official Disney merchandise, we love to stop in as soon as we step off the plane in Florida. 


Do the Disney warehouse outlets in Orlando carry authentic merchandise?


Yes! We don’t blame you for being a bit skeptical. The merchandise carried in these Orlando area Disney outlets isn’t irregular or seconds quality. It is authentic Disney merchandise that has been discounted or discontinued. 



SheBuysTravel Tip: Please be aware that other “Disney outlets” may pop up on maps and searches. These one-offs often mix merchandise in from Universal Orlando and other regional spots that may or may not be authentic. Only 2 official Disney’s Character Warehouse locations exist in Orlando, Florida.



There are a few reasons why the Disney warehouse outlets can offer discount pricing. It’s a spot for them to sell off seasonal merchandise for holidays or festivals before the next year’s new items are released. You can pick up EPCOT festival merchandise offerings from Food and Wine, Flower and Garden or Festival of the Arts. We’ve also seen 50th Anniversary celebration merchandise and Halloween and Christmas items.



You’ll also occasionally find items from other properties like Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines and even overseas Disney theme parks. 


The Disney Character Warehouse Locations in Orlando


With two locations in Orlando you can pick which one you go to. We cover more about virtual queues and crowds in the next section.


Disney’s Character Warehouse (Vineland)


8200 Vineland Ave #1252 Orlando, FL   (Ask for drop off or park near Adidas/Banana Republic entrance.)



Take an Uber to Disney’s Character Warehouse at Orlando Premium Outlet Mall if you’re pressed for time. The Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet location is the closest to Disney (right outside the Walt Disney World gates). Not surprisingly, it is also the busiest of the two outlets.


Disney’s Character Warehouse (I-Drive)


4969 International Dr. Orlando, FL



If you’ve got more time and a car, the Orlando International Premium Outlets location is well worth the drive. The main address for the outlets is 4951 International Drive. Since it is located further from the Disney parks, the I-Drive location tends to not get picked over as quickly.



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Kids’ costumes for sale at Orlando’s Vineland Avenue Disney outlet store near Disney World. Photo credit: Breeze Leonard


Which Disney Outlet is Better?


A question that always comes up is which Disney warehouse store in Orlando is the best? There are pluses and minuses to both. The word better is relative because your decision will depend on your schedule. Overall, the location on International Drive tends to have more to choose from. However, if you’re planning to rideshare with Uber or Lyft the Vineland Avenue location is much closer.


How does the virtual queue work for Disney warehouse outlets in Orlando?


Because of its popularity and to control crowds, the location at Vineland often operates on a virtual queue system. You can only join the queue at the location . Talk to a cast member when you arrive. We always recommend going during less crowded times (midday weekdays or weekday evenings). If you plan to go on a weekend, we recommend planning to eat a meal at the outlets while you wait for your text message from the store.



The International Drive location is larger and you can often walk right in. During busier times they may run a virtual queue.



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Collection of Disney ears at the Disney outlet store in Orlando. Photo credit: Breeze Leonard


Disney’s Character Warehouse Finds


The kids and I hit both on one visit. Before we went into the Disney outlets, I gave each of my kids $10 to spend on Disney merch.



We loaded up on tees from $4 and tons of out-of-season but still perfectly useful items at giveaway prices. We also found MagicBand bling – $13 at the parks – for $1.99. I grabbed a bunch of those for gifts to give to Disney loving friends .



What’s also nice about Disney’s Character Warehouse is that you can find some amazing collectibles and high-end items at hugely discounted prices. Think Dooney & Bourke purses, Vera Bradley and Loungefly, usually at half off retail. On the last visit, I got an amazing Mickey Leather Bomber jacket at a steal.



SheBuysTravel Tip: Don’t forget to look in the display cases and at the shelves behind the counter. They sometimes showcase one-of-a-kind items and sold-out Disney special events merchandise there.



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One of my favorite finds over the years has been this limited edition Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge pin. Photo credit: Breeze Leonard


Disney Outlet Orlando Pin Trading Tips


Disney’s Character Warehouse carries pin starter sets of 6 or 8 for $12.95 to $16.95, which is an absolute steal compared to the parks.



If your kids are into pin trading , get ANY cheap ones you can find in the outlets. No worries if your kid starts with 20 “2016 marathon” pins you got for $2 each. Honestly, it’s better because they aren’t attached to the pins so they’re happy to trade them away.



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Shopping at Disney Stores Outside of Central Florida


If you’re near a local Disney outlet , it’s definitely worth a look. A Disney writer for SheBuysTravel loves to check for Disney essentials ahead of trips. She has been able to score princess dresses for a fraction of the price.



I always keep an eye on shopDisney sales as well. During “Friends and Family” sales, look for free shipping with no minimum and items as low as 99 cents (be sure to sign up for the emails).



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Disney Warehouse Outlets Shopping Tips


If you want to get the most impressive Disney outlet haul, keep these tips in mind.




Visit the outlets before your WDW park days. You can grab autograph books, pins for pin-trading, Disney Mickey and Minnie ears, t-shirts and more. These are items you’ll want to use during your Disney World vacation!



Go in with a list. While you can’t be specific about designs you’re looking for it can be easy to walk in, get overwhelmed and draw a blank. If you’ve got a list of Disney fans in your friend and family group that has info on their sizes and favorite characters you’ll be ready to purchase the perfect Disney gifts. When you present Grandma with her Figment limited edition Loungefly bag at her next birthday, you’ll be her favorite. How much you spent will be our little secret!



The stock is constantly changing, and we mean constantly. If you see an item that catches your eye, pick it up and put it in your basket- fast! Ebay resellers shop these stores for inventory. If you try to go back to something it may not be there anymore.



If you don’t love crowds avoid times near opening. This is a popular time for both tourists and Amazon resellers looking for fresh stock.



Looking for another option? Uniqlo, in Disney Springs, is a Japanese H&M/Old Navy-type clothing store. The Disney Springs store has hundreds of unique Disney tees, most under $15.You’ll even find characters not often seen. Last time I saw Up! and 101 Dalmatians . When was the last time you saw an Up! t-shirt?




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Keep in mind that you have to be at the Disney Character Outlet to join the virtual queue. Photo credit: Breeze Leonard


Where to Buy Discounted Disney World Tickets


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