best mall? And looking for OG and Sonic

[kasey1988]

hello all!
Whats the best mall within driving distance of wdw? I seen pictures of one with the giant M&M store, where is that?

Also the day we goto the mall we want to goto the olive garden (We dont have one here), and get a drink at Sonic (we dont have those either), which locations are most convenient?

 

[Hammer1310]

Orlando Premium Outlets is pretty decent, lot's of good deals and a Disney outlet with discounted park and resort merch. The parking can be a nightmare, go for the garage if you can. We spent 30 minutes finding a space in the rain last January.
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=17

The only OG i've seen is a few minutes from Downtown Disney on 535:
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&r...do&fb=1&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=image

Hope this helps!

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

hello all!
Whats the best mall within driving distance of wdw? I seen pictures of one with the giant M&M store, where is that?

The M&M Store is found at The Florida Mall. This is located on the way to Orlando Int Airport at 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809 - Its around 30-40 mins from WDW

 

[maelstrom]

There's an Olive Garden right on 192.

 

[DarrenLevesley]

Florida Mall is great!

 

[DarrenLevesley]

also Altamonte mall use to be really good.

 

[Courtman]

There are lots of Olive Gardens around - one on the 192 near the junction with the 535, about 10mins drive from the main gate to WDW. There is another one on International Drive next door to what used to be the NASCAR Cafe (I think that has gone now though). There is also an Olive Garden on the outside shops around Florida Mall, which is about a 30min drive from WDW - take the I4 towards Orlando, come off at Sand Lake Road and head about 4-5 miles east.

 

[flaminjo]

i would suggest yuo to look for Orlando Premium Outlets...i think they have amazing deals, and i loved the mall

 

[dandaman]

This August, we ate at the Olive Garden maybe a mile (not even) north of the Downtown Disney WDW gate on SR-535.

 

[flaminjo]

i crossed Olive Garden a few times, but never cared for stopping there...is it good?

 

[kasey1988]

I think many people just say its average amrican italian food.. but for my family WE love it, maybe because its a treat to us when we travel.. but the even stopping in for the lunch special of all you can eat soup, salad, and bread is good to!

 

[progroupie]

I guess it depends on what you're looking for when it comes to malls. I love the Premium Outlets because I love outlet shopping and they have a lot of nicer outlet stores. Florida Mall is good though if you want a huge selection of typical mall stores. I really like Mall of Millenia (or is it Mall at Millenia? I always just call it Millenia) for window shopping and dining since it's higher end and such a pretty place.

 

[flaminjo]

I think many people just say its average amrican italian food.. but for my family WE love it, maybe because its a treat to us when we travel.. but the even stopping in for the lunch special of all you can eat soup, salad, and bread is good to!

yup american italian is the best...no match for it. any good places nearby to have the best of the above mentioned?