Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is having a birthday party, and you are invited.
The shopping center, one of Central Florida’s first outlet Centers, celebrates 20 years Oct. 22 with a big party that includes prizes, gift giveaways and special activities and events for everyone.
The Lake Buena Vista event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The celebration will feature more than $8,000 in prizes and gift cards (giveaways are at 11:30 am., 12:30 p.m., 1:30p.m. and 2:30 p.m. and must be present to win), a bounce house, DJ entertainer, strolling musician, face painters, balloon sculptor, stilt walker and juggler and more.
There also will be 20-cent hot dogs, drinks and more fun as well.
In addition, for bargain hunters, many of the stores at the outlet center will offer $20 gift card giveaways, 20 percent off deals and special store activities.
Visitors and local residents, alike, can have their picture taken with Sunnie, the Sunshine Foundation’s mascot. All proceeds go toward the Sunshine Foundation, a wish-granting organization founded in 1976 bringing unimaginable joy to children living with chronic life-long conditions.
“The outlet shopping experience has matured significantly over the last 20 years,” said Sam Sutton, president of Sutton Properties, which developed and manages Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. “Retailers have become increasingly attuned to the needs of shoppers and are manufacturing factory-direct brands specifically for their outlet stores at ever more affordable prices. We’re proud of our long-term success and look forward to expanding our opportunity in the years ahead.”
Since opening in August 1996, Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores has nearly doubled in size, and today boasts 50 of the world’s best-known and sought-after outlet stores, including the area’s only Eddie Bauer Outlet, Old Navy Outlet and Rawlings Factory Store. Throughout its 20 years, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award winner has welcomed Calvin Klein, Express Factory Outlet, G By Guess, Gap, Levis, Lindt, Loft, Nike, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, U.S. Polo Assn., Under Armour, and other popular brands. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores offer a relaxing shopping experience at the village-style center and find customer-friendly amenities and services, including convenient store-front parking; an on-site Travelex, the global leader in foreign currency; an EV car charging station; and a food court and World of Coffee Internet Café.
The center offers free daily scheduled shuttles servicing 66 Orlando and Kissimmee area resorts and hotels comprising 34,338 rooms.
More stores are planned in the years ahead. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores’ ownership has announced plans to expand by 110,000 square feet of leasable space, building on an adjacent tract to the existing 238,000-square-foot center on State Road 535. Leasing is currently under way.
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is adjacent to sister property, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa, a TripAdvisor, Expedia and Virgin Holiday award-winning resort with its 496 unit condominium hotel, Farrell’s Irish Pub & Grille Restaurant, signature health spa, interactive pool, tiki bar, and numerous amenities.
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores is located at 15657 State Road 535 (S. Apopka Vineland Road), and two miles south of I-4, Exit 68.
For operating hours and more information, including a downloadable coupon to be exchanged on site for a coupon booklet valued up to hundreds of dollars in savings