Where to buy your Florida souvenirs

Holidaying in Orlando can be a once in a lifetime trip and the best way to remember that special holiday is by taking home some gifts and souvenirs! You’ll find a wide variety of shops in Orlando, selling everything from unusual gifts to some of your favourite Disney character merchandise.

US192 gift shops

There are a number of large gift shops around the Kissimmee area offering a range of reasonably-priced gifts, which are ideal for your standard Florida gifts and souvenirs such as t-shirts, stationery, key rings, Disney merchandise and more. Look out for a giant 3D mermaid, a wizard and some jungle animals as you drive along the US192 - these quirky gift shops will certainly catch your eye and they make for great photo ops too!

At Bonanza Golf and Gifts you’ll not only be able to shop for some wonderful souvenirs, but you can have a game of crazy golf too! It’s a western mining-themed miniature golf course and is a fun and low-cost activity for all the family to enjoy together.

Don’t miss Orange World either, it is home to the world’s largest orange! Beneath the giant orange structure is some of the sweetest and juiciest fruit, along with lots of Florida-themed gifts. This store also sells local jam and honey, if you’re looking for something a little different (and tasty!) to take home.

Tip - If you plan on buying lots of gifts and souvenirs, keep in mind your luggage allowance, as overweight bags can become expensive.

Kissimmee flea markets

Anyone that likes to haggle on their holidays should head over to the flea market. Within the flea markets in Kissimmee you’ll find hundreds of individually-owned booths, selling such items as Disney souvenirs, Florida t-shirts, jewellery, watches, gifts, toys, crafts, housewares, cosmetics, perfumes, handbags, sunglasses and much, much more!

• Main Gate Market - 5407 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
• 192 Flea Market - 4301 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746
• Visitors Flea Market - 5811 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Theme park gift shops

World of Disney (Disney Springs) - Disney fans will feel like they’re in Heaven here with 12 enchanting rooms of clothes, collectibles, badges and more. The store opened in 1996 and offers the largest selection of Disney character merchandise in the world!

Main Street Emporium (Disney’s Magic Kingdom) - Explore the largest gift and souvenir shop in Magic Kingdom. Located on Main Street USA, this beautifully decorated shop transports you back to the 19th century. Inside this special shop is an array of authentic Disney theme park merchandise including clothes, soft toys, sweets and more. This is also the ideal place to purchase your must-have Mickey ears. There are almost as many styles as the guests!

Tip - If you saw something you really liked while touring the Magic Kingdom but neglected to purchase it, you will most likely find it here at the Emporium.

Disney’s Pin Traders (Disney Springs) - Disney Pin Trading is a popular hobby for Walt Disney World guests and they certainly make for a unique souvenir. There are plenty of pins to choose from throughout the Walt Disney World stores, but if you’re looking to possibly swap your pins, Disney Pin Traders is the best place to go. Build your collection here and buy and swap pins with Disney cast members and guests. Disney pins are a perfect souvenir as they fit easily into your luggage!

Harry Potter stores (Wizarding World, Universal Orlando) - As you walk through the streets of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade you’ll come across an array of shops seen in the films. These speciality gift shops are a huge part of the Wizarding World experience and showcase the biggest selection of Harry Potter merchandise you’ll probably ever come across! Delve into Ollivander’s Wand Shop to find your own interactive wand, have a bite of Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans at Honeydukes and visit Dervish and Banges for your house robes.

There are a lot of extraordinary stores in the Wizarding World, but the best one we think is Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. It is full of fun and madness! Replicating the shop from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, guests will feel like they’re walking straight onto the movie set. Many of the merchandise is exclusive to this store and features an assortment of products seen in the films.

Tip - If you want to buy a Pygmy Puff, get it at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley. They do a whole naming ceremony the first time you ‘adopt’ one!

Universal Studios Store (Universal CityWalk) - This is a great place to stock up on theme park character merchandise and take home a bit of movie magic after your day in the Universal parks, featuring Despicable Me, Transformers, Spider-Man, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Simpsons and Dr. Seuss.

Tip - The Disney and Universal theme parks offer a pick-up service so you can collect your purchases at the end of the day.

Shopping at Old Town USA

This Americana-themed town will take you back to the 50s, 60s and 70s. With over 70 shops, discover great deals and unique gifts. Every week Old Town USA has an array of free events as well, so you can enjoy some entertainment on the street as you shop for souvenirs.

Annie’s Gifts is the best place for unique gifts at reasonable prices. Visitors can find a wide selection of Disney and Florida souvenirs here.

So make sure you fill those shopping bags whilst you’re away and take home some mementos from your big holiday in Florida. Let us know what your favourite gift shop was in Orlando. What was the most unusual gift you brought back? We’d love to hear about your shopping experience out there!