premium outlets vs belz

[mallaeus]

we plan to go to belz and orlando premium outlets which is the best and is it worth going to both and if not wot other one is worth going to?
cheers

[Slowhand]

These are the only two outlet malls I have visited, and both are ok IMHO.

Beltz is HUGE and is located at the end of I-Drive, quite a way from WDW.

Premium is more convenient to get to being very near to DTD.

Both have all the usual "label" gear at a big saving on UK prices. I always stock up on jeans during our visits, and one year we had to buy another suitcase [from Beltz] to fit everything in.

Apart from the clothes shops, there are also a few knick knack type "kitcheny" shops where you can buy gadgets which my DW tells me she has not seen back home, and also there are various places to grab a quick bite or drink.

Either [or both if you are "shopaholics"] are worth a visit.

[wrtinch]

If you are short of time then I would suggest that Premium is better than Beltz. It is a much handier set up with all the stores arranged in a long oval and a convenient food court in the centre. For Uk visitors Premium has all the clothes stores you would probably want to see including some eg Burberry, Boss, Versace and Armani that I have never found at Beltz. I think also that Calvin Klein has re-opened at Premium in the last month. However, if shopping is part of the allure of Orlando then by all means do Beltz as well. The Saks 5th Avenue Outlet is there and I am sure there are others that are not at Premium that would be worth a visit. It is just that Beltz sprawls across I Drive and is "bitty" compared to Premium.
For other clothing bargains, or for top end stores, try the Mall at Millenia (not far from Beltz) Very good clothing bargains can be found in Macy's. The other stores are well worth a look.

[Sonick]

Belz has gone down hill in the last couple of years
Premium is the best one, but you should do both

just down from Belz is the festival Bay centre which was just starting up last year and had only a few shop open but hopefully that has changed

Oh and the Florida Mall is a must:)