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Home » Blog » Top Destinations: Disney » Secret Disney Outlet Right Across The Street From Disney World
A Disney outlet is a great place to go for Disney on the cheap.
One of my must go places will always be the Disney Character Warehouse. It had the best Disney souvenirs from all over the world! Photo Credit: Kendra Pierson / Long Weekend TravelingMom

Secret Disney Outlet Right Across The Street From Disney World

October 20, 2018 //  by Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom//  21 Comments

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Disney World can feel like one big ATM if you let it. After the tickets, resort rooms, and meals you might not have any left for souvenirs…but I have found a way to save a bit at the House of Mouse: Disney Character Warehouse. The official Disney outlet locations are jam-packed with souvenirs at up to 75% off. Even better, one is right outside Disney World gates!

These five tips can help you save some money souvenir shopping at Disney World and keep everyone in the family on budget. Save money at Disney World!
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It’s funny how after spending thousands for Disney park tickets, hotel and meals that it’s the $34 T-shirt that sends me over the edge. I just can’t bear the park prices for souvenirs! Thank Goofy I’ve found the Disney outlets. These are Disney-owned stores, not knockoffs, right in Orlando. I’m happy to share my discoveries with you.

Disney Outlets – Right outside the Disney World Gates

If you’re short on time or need to take an Uber, the best location is Disney Character Warehouse at Orlando Premium Outlets (8200 Vineland Avenue, Suite 1252).  It’s right across the street from the Disney Springs entrance to Disney World.

However, if you’ve got a car and a bit more time, the trip to the International Drive outlets location (4951 International Drive, Orlando) is worth the effort. Because it’s a bit further afield, the Disney Character Warehouse on I-Drive tends to get picked over less quickly.

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All smiles for this Cheshire Cat bag I picked up for 75% off at the Disney outlet!
All smiles for this Cheshire Cat bag (and the goodies inside) I picked up for 75% off at the Disney outlet! Photo by Dia Adams

Disney Outlet Finds

The kids and I hit both recently and found them to be well stocked…and well worth the visit!

We stocked 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. I gave each of my kids $10 to spend. My son updated his Vinylmation collection for $4 each ($14 at the parks) and my daughter picked up a Perry the Platypus pillow pet for $10 that is $33 on site.

What’s also nice about the Disney Character Warehouse is that you can find some amazing discounted collectibles and high-end items. I see Dooney and Burke and Vera Bradley purses every time I visit, usually at half off retail. Last visit I got an amazing Mickey Leather Bomber jacket at a steal. Be sure to look in the display cases and shelves behind the counter. I have been able to get some one-of-a-kind items from sold-out Disney special events such as Star Wars weekends.

Pin trading is a fun activity at Magic Kingdom when kids are scared of rides. Get some starters cheap at a Disney Outlet,
Pin trading is a fun activity at Magic Kingdom when kids are scared of rides. Photo Credit: Hannah Rinaldi, Fabulously Frugal TravelingMom

Disney Outlet Pin Trading Tips

The Disney 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 pins, get ANY cheap ones you can find and the cast members on site have to trade them! Many of the park gift shops (especially in the hotels) have entire books of pins just for trading. No worries if your kid starts with 20 “2016 marathon” pins you got for $3 each.

Speaking of pins, we have a holiday tradition in our family involving Disney pins. When the kids were 4 and 7, their Christmas surprise was a trip to Disney World. To get them in the spirit the “Elves” put a daily Disney pin into their advent calendars. The kids are now 11 and 15 and still look for the pins every December morning. Thank goodness for the Disney outlet so the Elves can stock up on the cheap!

New to Disney Pin Trading? Check out Traveling Mom’s Tips for first time pin traders.

Official Disney Outlets Nationwide

If you’re near a local Disney outlet, it’s definitely worth a look. An interesting bit of trivia: Disney tends to stock merchandise from parks farther away from the location. For instance, the outlets near Washington DC are often chock full of special event tees, toys, and knick knacks from Disneyland.

I always keep an eye on shopDisney sales as well. During “Friends and Family” sales shopDisney offers free shipping with no minimum and items as low as 99 cents.

Disney World “Outlet” Shopping Tips

I’d be remiss not to remind you of a couple of my favorite shops and save tips right on Disney property:

  • Basin (Grand Floridian and Disney Springs) is famous for their by-the-slice soaps shaped with Mickey and many other Disney themes. Next to the register you’ll find little bags of soap remainders at half price (usually around $3) that are perfect for stocking stuffers or hostess gifts.
  • Uniqlo, in Disney Springs, is a Japanese H&M/Old Navy type clothing store. However, their merchandise is universally good quality.  Even better, each store does a line of merchandise unique to the location.  In this case, the store has hundreds of unique Disney tees, most under $15. The style and fit factor are also amped up a notch over your typical T-shirt. 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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Where to Buy Discounted Disney World Tickets

Headed to the Happiest Place on Earth? TravelingMom recommends Undercover Tourist for discounted tickets including $7 off Mickey’s Christmas party tickets and $8 off Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween tickets.

What are your best Disney outlet finds? Please share in the comments.

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Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom

About Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom

Dia Adams is a Mom of a teen and a tween in the DC Metro area. Between growing up foreign service and working in consulting, she built up a serious love of travel that included visiting over 40 countries and living in Thailand, China, and Ireland (where her son was born). With extensive trial (and occasional error) her family has learned to balance passion for travel with the reality of, well, real life with two kids. Dia blogs at TheDealMommy.com to share hacks that help families travel more while still maintaining their savings and sanity. She is also the author of bestselling guidebook Disney World Hacks.

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Comments

  1. Denise Martin

    February 22, 2017 at 9:26 am

    I heard that you could also buy yard decorations like for Halloween and Christmas, is this true?
    We are going in July and hope to be able to get some of these type items plus souvenirs.

    Reply
    • Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMomDia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom

      February 22, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Hi Denise,
      Inventory varies widely but I have definitely seen items like flags and other outdoor stuff. Being there in July should get you some great deals on off-season stuff if they still have some left over.

      Reply
  2. patty

    June 3, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    You say it’s just outside Disney gates but Google Maps puts it over 11 miles away. Is there one closer that I am not seeing?

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    • Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMomDia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom

      June 3, 2017 at 2:38 pm

      Hi Patty,
      Disney is 46 square miles so it depends exactly from where you are searching. The closest one is at the Orlando Vineland Outlet Mall, which is near the Disney Springs entrance.

      Reply
      • patty

        June 3, 2017 at 4:43 pm

        Thanks. When you say near, can I walk to it?

        Reply
        • patty

          June 3, 2017 at 4:44 pm

          Walk from Disney Springs.

          Reply
          • Patricia

            June 9, 2017 at 2:16 pm

            No, you can’t. It’s at the Premium outlet mall about a 15 min trip. You’ll need to take a Lynx bus or Uber if you don’t have a car. I’m a regular shopper at Character Warehouse. Down here it’s NO secret. I’ve bought the Mickey ear flamingo, tea pot, purses, shirts, and all sorts of misc there. Seasonal things don’t normally appear until after that season. You might find Halloween in Nov and Dec, for instance. I’ve seen some merchandise that is also still for sale in the parks. If you just want 1 tee, it’s not worth it.

  3. Yaron

    February 10, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Hay
    Thanke you very much for let me now what you wrote.i learn from you things that i didnt new. So now i will be prepped better for disney.

    Reply
  4. Tricia Smith

    March 27, 2018 at 5:27 am

    Do you know by chance if these outlets donate product to charities such as schools for silent auctions?

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    • Christy

      July 18, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      Good question! I need to make a Disney basket for a silent auction.

      Reply
  5. Dan

    August 12, 2018 at 9:43 am

    “Right across the street” is not just misleading, it’s wrong. You’ll need a ride to get there from Disney Springs!

    Reply
    • Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMomDia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom

      October 30, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks for your comment. Disney World is 40 square miles, so I think that anyone who understands that also understands that people need a car or an uber to get almost anywhere that is not on Disney Transportation.

      Reply
  6. Olivia

    October 30, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    Trading fake pins is dishonest. I really object to this article encouraging trading fakes. You recommend that people should “get ANY cheap ones you can find and the cast members on site have to trade them.” Plus, you’re inaccurate by saying cast members have to trade authentic pins away for fakes. They can refuse. If you didn’t mean fakes by saying “ANY,” you need to warn people against purchasing and trading fakes. You’re trying to help people, and that I appreciate, but please consider that your article might add to the ruin of pin trading.

    Reply
    • Dia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMomDia Adams, Travel Hack TravelingMom

      October 30, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Hi Olivia,
      Thanks for your comment. I understand that fake Disney pins are a touchy subject. Considering the article is about Disney outlets, I encourage people to buy pins at the outlets, and that nowhere in the article do I mention either where or how to buy fake pins, I’m not sure I understand your concern.

      Reply
  7. Loryn Smith

    January 4, 2019 at 12:23 am

    Why are people so mad at you! Lol. I thought the info was great, thanks. Everyone gets so uptight… *eyeroll*

    Reply

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