Check out what to buy in Orlando: the best products, souvenires and more! There are things and specific items that everyone want to buy once in Orlando. See 10 of them:
After reading this article, check out our tips about how to save a lot of money on your trip to Orlando. It is the most accessed article on our blog and will help you with all the trip planning. There are several unmissable tips that will save you A LOT of cash and set up your entire trip to Orlando.
1. iPhones and electronics
It’s no news that electronics in the US are usually much cheaper than in a lot of other countries. If you’re heading there, be aware that there are plenty of electronics that worth bringing along, especially cellphones and the long-awaited iPhone. Besides them, there are also those who buy notebooks, tablets, baby monitors, smart watches and video games. The truth is that most electronics are worth it, but even so, don’t forget to do some research beforehand.
2. Chocolate and Nutella
The US has a great variety of chocolates, and you can find them everywhere. Prices are especially low at supermarkets and pharmacies, such as Walmart and Walgreens. Plus, at the Dollar Tree store, for example, you can find Lindt chocolates for just a dollar! A product of desire that is also worth it are the Nutella jars, such as the jars that come with chopsticks, for you to eat together, and those giant jars. In several places there are promotions where you can buy pots of Nutella for a dollar.
3. Lego
One of the most remembered stores in Disney Springs is the Lego one. It will certainly not go unnoticed by you! Right at the entrance, you can see huge sculptures made only by Lego pieces. The store itself is also fully interactive, with branded pieces for children to play with. It also sells Lego games, sets and pieces of all types.
4. Clothes and sheets
Anyone who has been in the US knows that you can find clothes and other garments for a few dollars. Branded stores, such as Tommy and Gap, also sell their pieces here for a much lower price, and the big show here is the department stores, which sell branded and unbranded products for really great prices. There are several of them: Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Ross, Marshalls, T.J.Max… In these stores, you can still find good options for perfumes, watches, shoes and bags at very good prices. A tip that everyone gives is to buy those thousand thread count sheets at Ross, that have great prices!
5. Shampoos and hair care products
American have a huge variety of hair care products, and that’s why you’ll find hundreds of hair masks in pharmacies and cosmetics stores. Shampoos from famous brands, such as Joico, Bed Head and John Frieda, are also much cheaper there.
6. Makeup
Whoever loves makeup can enjoy shopping in Orlando, as there are stores specializing in it, in addition to the products being sold in the aforementioned department stores and pharmacies. Everything there is cheaper: mascara, mask, pencil, eyeliner, foundation, concealer, blush, eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, lipbalms… Makeup brushes, especially those from Sigma, which is one of the most used brands by influencers, are also worth in Orlando.
7. Cetaphil, moisturizers and sunscreen
Cetaphil’s, Victoria’s Secrets and other brands moisturizers are quite famous, such as sunscreens from Australian Gold, Hawaiian and Banana Boat, and they all cost around US$ 10 in Orlando. Also, the famous fragrant alcohol bottles in gel sold by Bath and Body Works are very cheap.
8. Snacks and candies from supermarkets
Cheetos, Pizza Rolls, Pringle’s of dozens of types, Milano cookies, Oreo in a thousand flavors and shapes… The variety of candies and snacks in Orlando’s supermarkets is enormous. It’s worth buying some to try new flavors that you don’t find in your country, and maybe even find a new favorite snack.
9. Vitamins and Medicines
Vitamins and medications are generally cheaper in Orlando, which is why many people who use continuous medication buy them while traveling to the US. Melatonin is an item that is much cheaper out there. There are even those who recommend, for parents traveling with children, to buy Alivium for fevers.
For those who suffer from insect bites, a golden tip is the product Benadryl, an anti-allergic pen-shaped product that serves for insect bites in general, with an adult and kids version. The result is magical: in less than an hour after application, the bump, itchy redness, disappears. In the pharmacy area, many people still recommend the purchase of a “Friction Block” band-aid, which can be used on your heels and works miracles.
10. Funko Toys
Since we are talking about products, it is also worth bringing the Funko Toys dolls, which cost 4 times more in some other countries. They are loved by young people and even adults. These action figures are in high demand, and were born as a demand from the geek community, but have spread all over the world.
Insider tips for shopping in Orlando
An important tip for those who go shopping in Orlando is to always carry a wheeled suitcase or a large backpack when you go to malls and outlets, to carry the bags in a more practical way. In a few hours of shopping, you will be full of purchases, and it is not easy to carry them all day. Another tip is that, as Orlando’s outlets, malls, parks and sights are far apart, it is inevitable to rent a car – both to go to places and to carry purchases. If you want, see our article on how to rent a great and cheap car in Orlando with everything you need to know about it.
Be careful: do not keep your purchases in the car while you continue shopping, because it’s not safe. Carry all the purchases with you until the end, and just put them in the car when it’s time to go. Also, after shopping, avoid stopping at other stores on the way or to eat. Always go straight to the hotel to save your bags.
How to use your phone at the shopping?
Being able to use your cell phone on your trip is something extremely useful. Shopping malls, parks and outlets have great applications, including some with discount coupons, which you only access on your cell phone. And, of course, with a phone you’re able to post photos, set meeting points with those who are shopping with you, check the weather forecast and even use the GPS, saving on the rental of this equipment for the car.
That’s why we’ve selected the best tips about how to use your phone in Orlando and the USA, where we indicate the cheapest way to use it all day long and anywhere in the entire country. With the mobile internet, you can search everything about what to buy in Orlando!
Tips to make the most of your trip to Orlando
Now that you’ve seen everything about what to buy in Orlando, a great tip that makes the difference on your trip is to choose the location of your hotel. Orlando is a big city, and it’s so much better to stay in a region close to the main tourist spots. See our article best areas to stay in your trip to Orlando to learn about the best regions to stay there and how to get a great hotel for an excellent price (and find good deals). You will stay in the best region, close to the parks and outlets, and enjoy even more your trip!
Where is the cheapest place to buy Orlando tickets?
Many people don’t know where (and even when) to buy Disney and Orlando tickets. We’ve done a lot of research and find out where is the cheapest place to buy Orlando parks tickets. We always buy our tickets there! It’s where you’ll find the best prices and where you can buy all the tickets, for all the parks and attractions at once, in the same place.
Don’t forget about the Travel Insurance for Orlando!
A very important tip is to have an International Travel Insurance before traveling to Orlando. No one should travel without it, so you can avoid major problems abroad! It ends up being cheaper than people think, and in our article of International Travel Insurance for Orlando you check everything you need to know about it: which are the best insurance companies, and tips for hiring excellent coverage for a lower price, saving a lot.
Must-see articles from Orlando:
- Best things to do in Orlando: must-see places and sights in Orlando.
- Best places to go shopping in Orlando: a complete guide to shopping in Orlando.
- Orlando’s Best Parks: all the main parks in Orlando.
- Walt Disney World Parks in Orlando: the incredible parks of Disney World.
