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Driving Directions to Lake Buena Vista Disney Outlet Center
By Michael Boyer - October 09, 2001

Please refer to this map for more information on all the routes discussed in this article.

This is the closest Disney Outlet Center to Downtown Disney that I am aware of! [Editor note: As it turns out, this is not the closest Disney Outlet, nor is it an official Disney store] I've never been to the Belz Outlets so I can't compare, but these Disney Outlets do not have any resemblance of a Disney Store, just a big "vanilla" store with a lot of really cheap "Authentic" Disney merchandise. The Disney Store where we redeemed our $370 worth of Gift Cards while at WDW was at the Florida Mall(South East corner of the Intersection of Route 17/Orange Blossom Trail and Route 482). This is the closest real Disney Store to WDW.

Directions to the Lake Buena Vista Outlet Center: Leave WDW via its East Gateway(Route 536) and continue on Route 536 past the big Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel(on the left with the three exterior glass elevators) for about 1 mile to the first major intersection with a light. This will be Route 535(aka Kissimmee Vineland Rd) with big new lighted gas station on the far right corner. Make a right onto Route 535 and follow it for about 3/4 mile. The Outlet Center will be on the left side of the road.

Alternate Directions: Leave WDW through the South Gateway and head East towards Kissimmee on Route 192. Follow 192 East for about 2 miles until you hit the Intersection with Route 535. A Publix shopping center will be on the far left corner of the intersection and a Taco Bell will be on the near left side. Make a left onto Route 535 and follow it for about 1/2 mile. The Outlet Center will be on your right side coming in this direction.