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A spectacular shopping and tourist attraction, The Florida Mall® with over with over 1.8 million square feet and more than 250 retailers, is the largest shopping mall in Central Florida.
While the sheer size of this mega mall may be quite daunting to some it is most often a paradise for others. As a shopping destination for more than 20 million visitors per year, the Florida Mall offers a premier shopping experience for international visitors, vacationing families as well as Orlando residents.
Both indoors and air-conditioned mall amenities include two Guest Services locations, multi-lingual staff, foreign currency exchange, a valet parking option, motor coach drop-off locations, taxi stands, package check, seasonal shuttle program and indoor children’s play area.
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More than just a shopping experience, the mall now features two retail-entertainment experiences: M&M’S® World – one of only five locations in the world and the Crayola Experience an interactive attraction for families. Believe it or not, this mall is home to Central Florida’s only official Disney Store.
For a unique mall dining experience be sure to visit the amazing Dining Pavilion at the mall entrance facing Sand Lake Road. The 105,000 square feet dedicated to dining includes mini-anchors, small shops and 23 restaurants. The light and bright area has seating for 1,400 – indoor or on the outdoor patio.
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First things first, how do you get to the Florida Mall? Located just minutes from the Orlando International Airport and International Drive. The mall is on the corner of Sand Lake Road and Orange Blossom Trail (U.S. 441), just north of the intersection of the Florida Turnpike and the Martin Andersen Beachline Expressway (SR 528).
The LYNX bus has a stop at the Florida Mall