What do you always buy in Orlando?

[TonyJeff]

Nothing important. Just wanted to know what everyone ALWAYS has to bring back with them without fail on there Orlando holidays.

I always find I have to buy a new pair of trainers out there, even if I dont need a pair I just have to! Also lots of cereal. Is this weird? I always end up bringing back about 5 or 6 boxes. Froot loops, lucky charms, apple jacks. mmmm.

I'll have to do my shopping list for next year :D

[Little Monkey]

I always try and visit the christmas shop and bring back tree decorations, they do the most beautiful hanging ones. i dont buy disney ones in particular but have a couple of very pretty glass snowflakes and some glass baubles.

[daisydoo]

Always buy trainers, jeans & christmas ornaments.

Daisydoo
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[jax65]

Trainers... Designer trendy gear...(kids/Teens):D

[woodville]

Septi-Paks from Home Depot, to add to our septic tank to keep the balance correct!

[pongo]

Jello but in particular sugar free butterscotch jello mmmmmm:pgig:

[2waterford]

Clinique, Traines & Jeans for all 6 of us

[Scotsmomma]

Glad Forceflex binliners......brilliant and stretchy .....always have to buy a years supply.....no more burst binliners for me :grin:

[Sue F]

Clinique make up & moisturiser - it's at least half the price of the UK and you normally get a nice bag of goodies too.

Also we have to bring back Smuckers Grape Jelly for DH, although last time he had it confiscated at the airport 'cos he forgot Jelly is a liquid LOL!

[trekkie]

definately trainers and christmas ornaments.

[rizzy135]

Trainers, clothes, underwear, christmas decorations for the tree, DVD's, PS3 games, perfume, makeup, etc,etc, you get the idea :spin:

Oh and also extra suitcases to put all of our goodies in :pgig::pgig:

Penny :wavey:

[Sarah71]

Band Aids! At $2 a pack they're dirt cheap and the only ones my youngest will wear now!

Also HAVE to bring something Osh Kosh back....it really IS a must....and Gap....etc...lol

Have also brought back Jello and Kool Aid this time.

[traciec]

I make any one I know going to the states bring me back French Dressing for salads it's delicious and is totally different to the French dressing back here.

[SugarPlumFairy]

Make Up from WalMart, anything and everything disney which I can possibly get my hands on, lots of souvenier piccies, a Guess watch and handbag!

[buffalo]

My DH buys all his clothes out there. As we haven't been for 3 years you can imagine how desperate he is to go back.(Think I'll ignore him on the way out).

[TonyJeff]

Oooh almost forgot. Keibler cookies. Brilliant.

[tilly]

trainers, t-shirts, timberland boots and shirts, handbags, honey mustard mayo, giradellies choc, lots of disney stuff for grandkids, dh has in the past brought back torches, nails, screws, masking tape ,car polish from wallmart, and always a new case or holdall to put it all in, o nearly forgot have also brought back a swinging baby chair only to find i could have got the same one in toys r us here at twice the price :d::d:

[ERICSMUM]

I buy loads of stuff, but the following are the things I always buy:

Most of my clothes, as I am a big lady ;) and there is a much better selection of clothes for me over there. Also OPI nail lacquers for my DSis ($7.50 each) and make up / skin care for both of us from various places.

Jelly Belly "Sours", those round mints (red and white or green and white swirly stripes):blush:. Cat food treats, cross stitch kits and embroidery threads. Books by my favourite US mystery writers that have not come out in the UK yet. Fashion jewellery from J C Penney.

Ink cartridges for my printer, (£19.99 each at home, I got 3 for $36 plus tax in Target). Alleve pain killers. A couple of Yankee candles (in flavours I dont see at home). Knickers (nice soft cotton ones by Fruit of the Loom). Bra's in Walmarts - for $7 you can't go wrong. I have paid £16 for similar in M&S.:blush:

I am sure there is more, judging by the weight of my bags when I come home!


Linda

[annie-lisa]

fruit of the loom underwear, bras and socks from walmart. t-shirts from sanford fleamarket 10 for $12, o.k. for everday wear. sugar free gatorade sachets and instant porridge (the sort you just pour boiling water on)

[Steve.S]

Hi,keyrings and fridge magnets:wave:

[Charlotteandsam]

Sketchers trainers, christmas ornaments, makeup, handbag or purse. Got me excited now thinking of all that shopping lol:d:

[MattAshdad]

Trainers for all the family, ranch dressing, honey mustard pretzels, and about a six months supply of flavoured coffee mate (cinnamon vanilla creme...mmmmm!!)

[Becks]

My husband thinks I'm mad with the stuff I bring home. Few of my favourites are

* Kraft - Fat Free Ranch Dressing
* Cans of Air freshners
* Mexican Gordita Kits
* Bottles of Malibu Pina Colada Mix
* Loads of Scrapbooking Stuff
* Flavoured Toothpaste (esp Cinnamon)

Becky

[pepsicube]

Shirts / trousers for work

[Mickey_Fan]

Basically anything I can get my hands on but especially trainers and clothes!

Happy shopping on your next trip everyone!

xxxxxx

[Princess Belle]

Snow Globes, Christmas decs and now Coffee Mate Cinnamon and Vanilla :d:

Ooooooh and pins and handbags and shoes and Lucky Charms as well now hehe :d:

[Dissey]

We always buy a Christmas tree decoration. For me, it's not a trip to the US without a stop at the Ralph Lauren & Tommy Hillfigger outlets to stock up. We usually get new trainers too. Oh, and DH has to spend a day in a golf store! :D

[jlw34]

Welchs grape soda, had 3 cans in my case coming home :) DD's weren't allowed a drop

[annie-lisa]

Snow Globes, Christmas decs and now Coffee Mate Cinnamon and Vanilla :d:

Ooooooh and pins and handbags and shoes and Lucky Charms as well now hehe :d:

yes will def. have to look for the cofee mate, only seen it in little tubs before!

[VALM]

I always spend a small fortune in Disney's 365 days of Christmas. MrM always buys clothes from Ralph Lauren and Timberland and last time we went Emma began collecting pins.

This time though my shopping list alone is extensive and I have my birthday money given to me in dollars to spend. Will be bringing back Clinique and Benefit make-up, OPI lacquers and Philosophy shower gels/fragrances. And Yankee Candles.

MrM is thinking of gettng a DS Lite over there and Emma wants anything with Hannah Montana on it, preferably exclusive to US.

[ncoathup]

Skechers from Premium Outlets. Underwear from Walmart. Nike gear from theit outlet stores.

[winnie97]

without fail nine west shoes and maple syrup for youngesr ds also gap clothing for all of us.

[DisneyExplorer]

I love Abercrombie & Fitch and bringing back cereal is not weird. my bro brings back boxes of Lucky Charms every time we go!

[LaraB]

Usually trainers, used to be watches too from disney stores. Not sure if the trainer are going to be cheap enough this time round with the money situation here and there.

[Ladylou]

Me, Coconut patties! MMMMMMMMMMM!! :tounge: DH, Nike trainers!:mickeywal

[tazman]

Fruity Loops. No not wierd. My Sister brings the back when they go, Thing they got 6 boxes of them this time.

Me I go for the normal stuff, T-shirts, trainers, Fridge magnets, Number Plates. and a fair bit of extra weight due to eating soooo much. hehehehe

[tazman]

sugar free gatorade sachets

Whats this, never heard of these before..........

[miss dizzy]

my mum has to buy adult shoes in america as her feet are only a size 1 and a half! I don't have to buy shoes but they always seem to creep into my suitcase on the way home!

I also like to buy clothes out there as they are very good value compared to the UK!

I always manage to buy all my friends and family stuff from Disney or from the malls so i have that as well!

:grin:
xx

[jrenfrew]

Where do you get shoes in small sizes for adults?

[WindsorHillsPad]

Cereal called Honey Bunches of Oats. Yummy!

[coombsyl]

Usually bring a few Christmas tree decorations (although must admit to more than a few last year after going to the Cracker Barrel shop, who had two for one :blush:).

I like to get a couple of those large Ralph Lauren towels as they are such good quality.

Tommy Hilfiger got a bashing last year and Van Heusen for both of us. Hubby always get some nice stuff in Timberland.

I always get lots of stuff from Carters and Osh Kosh for the grandchildren. We usually get trainers like everyone else!

[jwalowls]

New trainers for me.

[Tee]

We bring back:
Trainers
Big tubs of headache pills and headache sticks from Walmart
A bag or two of apple crisps
Andies chocolate mints from Cracker Barrel
A Disney Christmas ornament for the tree
Loads of bags of coffee beans in different yummy flavours
Yankee Candles
As much Scrapbooking/craft stuff as possible for me and dd
For DH - loads of clothes from sheplars, country music cds
For ds - a guitar
A disney frame for our traditional family photo in front of the Mickey flower bed at MK

[kitkatangela]

hi i got loads and loads of clinique stuff.. i spent £50 and got 3 full make up bags of free goodies . i did price it all up and i got £75 free goodies only spent £50...

[TheThommos]

DH always buys a new pair of Oakley sunglasses, a new watch and usually something from the Bose shop!!!!

I always buy a Spiderman keyring for my mini cooper!!!

J x

[mad mackem]

DD - Abercrombie & Fitch, Forever 21, perfume, trainers, designer jeans, guess bag, D & G watch

DH - trainers, t shirts, CDs

Myself - jeans, christmas ornaments, this time pandora jewellrey hopefully

:wavey:

[spenners]

I always buy a christmas bauble with the year on it and our name The Spenners.:grin:

[princess lil]

:wave:SHOES, BOOTS & MORE SHOES, last year dh & i got some leather jackets from one of the outlet places so i'll be going back there again in december the prices are amazing:grin:

[Mondruid]

More Halloween Tat than its safe for me to ratioanlly admit to!!!

Abercrombie & Fitch. Jeans, Trainers.

Michaels the sraft store for another suitcase full of craft stuff and tat.

Xmas pressies and decorations.

Oh and Kraft Food "Cafe Vienna" from Walrmart!!! And Crest Whitenning strips!!!

Oh dear that does say an awful lot about me doesnt it:o:

K

[limmy]

Always get trainers for all of us, loads of clothes from Quiet Flight, Xmas decorations and stuff with my sons name on!
This year i'll have to bring back some food, as we had cravings when we got back!

[kraftikris]

I always try and bring back Jiffy corn bread mix, hershey choc sauce, make up at walmart, jeans, and now I'm into wintergreen mints, mmmm...they tase a bit like germolene, and the best bit is, nobody else likes em!!

[MICKANDDONNA]

LACOSTE AND MORE LACOSTE :grin:

[floridatim]

mmmmmmmmmmmm hard question she always got to buy a new bagggggggggggg lol

[EPCOTFANROD]

I always buy:
Oakley Shades
Nike Trainers
Guess watch (always a vastly reduced tray of these in sears,penneys etc beside the new summer collection) BARGAIN!!!!

[alexisemma31]

Make up from Walgreens - its really cheap!:d:

[katie que]

we always bring back something to hang on our christmas tree has to be disney themed, also i always by myself a new hand bag without fail ,my husband normally buys loads of clothes and the kids new Heeleys or trainers also loads of hershey chocolate yum yum yum !!!!

[chrispacket]

make-up , clothes, jeans and trainers, got to take advantage of how everything is much cheaper out there.

lorraine x x

[ERICSMUM]

I usually go the second half of Nov, so I always get my Christmas presents for the family - cross stitch kits for Mum, OPI nail stuff for DSis, boxed set of smellies for DBro (last time got lovely set of Chanel Allure aftershave and shaving cream, in a box designed for cufflinks, watches etc) for $60 (£30)!

There is a shop called Ulta which is similar to, but in my opinion much better than, Sephora. It is in a small shopping area on the corner of Sandlake Road and South Orange Blossom Trail, just before Florida Mall.

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/

and i buy loads of cosmetics etc there.

I also buy a calendar in a shop called Books a Million, they have such a great choice.

I love American detective stories, and I always stock up on authors that I can't get at home. Make sure I only get paperbacks though, because of luggage allowance!

Finally, I always get a couple of bras and pairs of magic knickers in Walmart, such bargains. :blush:


Linda:wavey:

[Princess Belle]

Hi Linda- was just wondering where Books a Million was please and is it a good store? My DBF looooooves books and so do I. We know about Barnes and Noble - just wondered what you could tell us about this one? I like to bring books back :spin:

[JACKIEC]

paracetamol,brufen,knickers and tins of condensed cheddar cheese soup:thumb:

[ERICSMUM]

Hi Linda- was just wondering where Books a Million was please and is it a good store? My DBF looooooves books and so do I. We know about Barnes and Noble - just wondered what you could tell us about this one? I like to bring books back :spin:

Books a Million is off International Drive, just past the junction with Kirkman Road, going up towards Prime Outlets. Take the first left after passing the junction, and then left again into a shopping area.

B-A-M is on the right. I love it, it is full of books, full price and reduced. They also sell cards, newspapers (incl Daily Mail) and have a small coffee shop.
I always look for new books by my favourite authors,as they are usually "out" before in the UK, or sometimes they never make it to the UK.

Its worth a visit. There is also a Michaels next door, if you are into crafts, and Sweet Tomatoes, the salad buffet restaurant, is across the way.

Enjoy.

LInda

PS there is also a Borders, on Sandlake Road, just past the entrances to Florida Mall, and on the other side of the road.

[VALM]

I usually go the second half of Nov, so I always get my Christmas presents for the family - cross stitch kits for Mum, OPI nail stuff for DSis, boxed set of smellies for DBro (last time got lovely set of Chanel Allure aftershave and shaving cream, in a box designed for cufflinks, watches etc) for $60 (£30)!

There is a shop called Ulta which is similar to, but in my opinion much better than, Sephora. It is in a small shopping area on the corner of Sandlake Road and South Orange Blossom Trail, just before Florida Mall.

http://www.ulta.com/ulta/

and i buy loads of cosmetics etc there.

I also buy a calendar in a shop called Books a Million, they have such a great choice.

I love American detective stories, and I always stock up on authors that I can't get at home. Make sure I only get paperbacks though, because of luggage allowance!

Finally, I always get a couple of bras and pairs of magic knickers in Walmart, such bargains. :blush:


Linda:wavey:

Hi Linda :wavey: do you buy your OPI from Ulta? I think I've looked at their site before and couldn't find any on it. What price do you get your bottles of OPI for? I have a wishlist of about 10 bottles!

[ERICSMUM]

Hi Linda :wavey: do you buy your OPI from Ulta? I think I've looked at their site before and couldn't find any on it. What price do you get your bottles of OPI for? I have a wishlist of about 10 bottles!

Hi Valm,

yes, I get OPI from Ulta (they had loads in the shop when I was there last Nov, although I have just checked their website and there is nothing on-line), plus from Beauty Express in the Premium Outlet Mall.

Designer Series lacquers are $12.95 and "ordinary" ranges are $7.50. If you are lucky, you can find special offers - I got a lacquer with a free drip-dry drops (full size) for $7.50. Also they do a box of 4 small toning lacquers for about $10. Plus avoplex oil, hand cream etc. Nail Envy is $14.

So, prices are about half what they are over here. Also I got a box to keep them all in - metallic animal print, (sounds gross but I love it!). Price $45, but reduced to $20 if you bought $25 worth of lacquers (no probs)

enjoy!!


Linda:wavey:

[VALM]

:wavey:Hi Valm,

yes, I get OPI from Ulta (they had loads in the shop when I was there last Nov, although I have just checked their website and there is nothing on-line), plus from Beauty Express in the Premium Outlet Mall.

Designer Series lacquers are $12.95 and "ordinary" ranges are $7.50. If you are lucky, you can find special offers - I got a lacquer with a free drip-dry drops (full size) for $7.50. Also they do a box of 4 small toning lacquers for about $10. Plus avoplex oil, hand cream etc. Nail Envy is $14.

So, prices are about half what they are over here. Also I got a box to keep them all in - metallic animal print, (sounds gross but I love it!). Price $45, but reduced to $20 if you bought $25 worth of lacquers (no probs)

enjoy!!


Linda:wavey:

Hello again :wavey: - will definitely be going to Ulta. What other brands to Beauty Express sell? I'm after Clinique, Benefit and Philosophy especially.

Thanks again. Valx

[barnsley]

It's always a few jars of Folgers instant coffee crystals for me. Had a taste the first time we went and got hooked! I currently have three jars in the cupboard (two full & one half full). So when we go back in November I'll be picking up half a dozen jars or so because we will not be going back until 2010! The only other item I crave for is a nice Funnel cake with ice cream and fruit, normally when sat in Epcots' World Showcase near The American Adventure, no, no I couldn't eat another.........oh go on then as they've made one for me;)

Dave

[stitch99]

Shoes and sunglasses!!!

[Princess Belle]

Books a Million is off International Drive, just past the junction with Kirkman Road, going up towards Prime Outlets. Take the first left after passing the junction, and then left again into a shopping area.

B-A-M is on the right. I love it, it is full of books, full price and reduced. They also sell cards, newspapers (incl Daily Mail) and have a small coffee shop.
I always look for new books by my favourite authors,as they are usually "out" before in the UK, or sometimes they never make it to the UK.

Its worth a visit. There is also a Michaels next door, if you are into crafts, and Sweet Tomatoes, the salad buffet restaurant, is across the way.

Enjoy.

LInda

PS there is also a Borders, on Sandlake Road, just past the entrances to Florida Mall, and on the other side of the road.

Thank you ever so much for the info. Much appreciated. I'm so excited about visiting these stores. I love Borders in the UK so hope that the Orlando one is as good as ours :) (Hopefully better). I love trawling through book shops :)

[apollo163]

jelly bellys and m&m's

[ERICSMUM]

:wavey:

Hello again :wavey: - will definitely be going to Ulta. What other brands to Beauty Express sell? I'm after Clinique, Benefit and Philosophy especially.

Thanks again. Valx


Val,

Beauty Express is mainly hair and nails. There is a shop called the Cosmetics Store, also in Premium Outlets, that sells some Clinique, otherwise you can find it in Macy's and Saks 5th Avenue in Florida Mall, and probably other dept, stores.

I think the best place to go for Benefit and Philosophy is Sephora, again there is one in Florida Mall.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Benefit+Cosmetics

http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Philosophy

Enjoy your shopping!


Linda:wavey:

PS just found Clinique on Sephora website as well:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Clinique

[COOLPAUL]

i bye what ever i can get in my cese

[jean genie99]

We always bring back at least 6 pairs of trainers more than we took,
Dental repair kits and Ulcer medication from Walmart(stronger than you can buy here) Make up (walmart and walgreens) BIG LOTS for half price christmas things
Last year my DS brought back a suitcase full of parts for our Chevy Dayvan, spanners and sockets (very cheap in the sales) oh I could go on and on.Thank goodness for Virgin airlines with 2 suitcases. We had to buy a scale from Big Lots for $6 to check the weight then left them in the villa (for the next person to use):d: