11AM - 12:45AM
5421 International Dr, Orlando“Nice place, lots of colección stuff. Good choice of comics. Need a big sing outside because I have trouble to find it. Nice staff, have a bar inside looks great. A place you need to stop if you like anime and comics.”
“Visited Hogan’s beach shop, Orlando, Florida. This place is awesome if you’re a Hulk Hogan or a wrestling fan. Prices was very reasonable. Don’t forget to get a picture in Ring holding Hulk Hogan‘s belt.”
“Time after time the main reason I’d visit Dervish and Banges in Hogsmeade is simply to walk around and take in the details, rather than buy something. And yes, this is primarily a gift shop/ Harry Potter inspired store that sells all the like. But if you understand Harry Potter in the least and don’t take in your surroundings, you’re going to sorely miss some awesome things.There’s the Monster Book of Monsters in the middle of the room, that may growl at you if you step too close. They sell the Quibbler, complete with knargle identifying glasses. There are the best brooms in market currently and quidditch supplies. The Triwizard Tournament trophy stands displayed in all its glory. In the back there is also quite a supply of wands to look through.This is purely an awesome store for the typical Harry Potter fan. Like I mentioned before, I don’t need to spend a single cent in here, and as long as I’ve walked around and admired everything I’m happy as can be. Make sure you really look EVERYWHERE- left, right, down, up and around! You will see much more than you bargained for!”
“Great verity of funko pops and other collectibles and comics. Prices are very fair. Staff super helpful and engaging. I intend to make frequent returns to check for new funko stock rotations.”
“We ordered the flashing tambourines for our daughter's wedding and they got everyone on the dance floor. I have seen glow-sticks at a wedding but the tambourines took the party to the next level.”
“It was my child’s first time at Build-A-Bear as I really wanted him to have the same magical experience I had when I was a kid (showing my age here) but I was kind of nervous going in given its location near the tourist area and the many years since I’ve visited especially in a post-pandemic world. To my surprise everyone was great and we felt very paid attention to! Heaven is the one who helped us and she genuinely provided an exceptional service, so much so that I had to come here and write a review ASAP. Her patience, attention to detail, and engaging personality not only helped in crafting the perfect bear but also in creating a lasting memory for my child. Heaven’s dedication to delighting children was evident, making our visit truly special and ensuring our return. I’d give 10 stars if I could! Thanks so much!”
“*Spongebob voice* Bahahahahahah!My main question here is why is there not a SpongeBob ride at Universal? This store works as a standalone in the theme park near the E.T. Ride and Animal Actors on Location, but it’s lonely- it needs a ride friend like most of the gift shops pair up to.It’s a great store! Spongebob merch galore is everywhere- funny (and punny) t-shirt’s, keychains and bracelets, hats and Spongbob bags, and of course collectible action figures and toys.All the details in the store are alone enough a reason to check it out. They bring actual characters into the front of the store for meet and greets frequently, there are jellyfish flying around the ceiling, you can even waltz into the pineapple unda da sea and chill with Gary. It’s classic and timeless.Here’s a lovely petition to bring in a Spongebob ride to accompany this epic Storepants!”
“In the Harry Potter books, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes is a joke shop in Diagon Alley founded by Fred and George Weasley. Their mother would have preferred that they pursued a career in the Ministry of Magic but instead they came up with many of their product ideas while they were still students at Hogwarts. Harry Potter gave them the money to start the business. Opened on July 8, 2014, you can visit Weasley's Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley in the Wizarding World in Universal Studios. The building with bright pops of orange and purple was designed to look like it appears in the movie. It is instantly recognizable by the 20-foot-tall robotic Weasley twin on the front of the building that lifts his hat to reveal a rabbit on the top of his head. He lowers the hat and then lifts it again to show that the rabbit has disappeared. On the outside of the building are advertisements for Edible Dark Marks, Skiving Snackboxes, and U-No-Poo. The windows have elaborate displays like a girl throwing up after eating a puking pastille and Day of the Dead skeletons dancing near boxes of fireworks. Weasley's Wizard Wheezes connects to Sugarplum's Sweet Shop via an interior passage. Inside the joke shop is a colorful array of clothing, toys, and candy. Popular sweets include Love Potion, U-No-Poo, Fever Fudge, Nosebleed Nougat, Puking Pastilles, Fainting Fancies, and Skiving Snackboxes (includes Fainting Fancies, Nosebleed Nougat, Puking Pastilles, and Fever Fudge). In the movies the Skiving Snackboxes were designed to make students sick so they could skip class. One half of the sweet would make you sick and the other would heal you. Of course these are just candy. Fred and George Weasley bred Puffskeins to create miniature versions known as Pygmy Puffs which are sold here. They are handy to have because they are knon to eat earwax. You can also purchase Pygmy Puffs at the Magical Menagerie but adoption ceremonies only take place at Weasleys' Wizard Wheezies. Other joke items carried here include Bombastic Bombs, Screaming Yo-yos, Chattering Teeth, Extendable Ears, Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder, Sneakoscopes, Chinese Fortune Sticks, Pik-A-Stiks, Boxing Telescopes, and Decoy Detonators, all of which were mentioned in the books. Like all of the stores in the Wizarding World, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes is cramped and highly detailed to make you feel as if you really are in the Wizarding World. Look for the animated exploding fireworks on the ceiling and a toy Dolores Umbridge riding a unicycle across a tightrope while balancing two cauldrons and yelling "I will have order!" This is a first floor shop but as you look up towards the second and third floors, you can see props from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie. There is so much to see and every time I visit I spot something new.”
10AM - 6PM
4600 34th St, Orlando“Opened on July 8, 2014 in Diagon Alley, Magical Meagerie is one of my favorite stores in the Wizarding World because it sells all of the magical animals whether they be furry, feathered, or fanged. They have an assortment of unicorns, Pygmy Puffs, owls, Cornish pixies, nifflers, bowtruckles, snakes, and dragons or bring home your very own Aragog, Crookshanks, Fang, Buckbeak, Fawkes, Fluffy, and Scabbers, Hedwig, or Sirius Black in his dog form. Animals from the Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them films are represented. One thing to note, the adoption ceremonies of the Pygmy Puffs which are very handy to have because they eat ear wax, only take place in Weasley's Wizard Wheezes so if you are buying one with a child, you might want to purchase there for the full experience. The magic begins when you look inside the windows and can see the animals move. The Fwooper in the window is an interactive wand location and if you have the wand you can make it sing. Next to the Fwooper are the giant toads. Inside the store you can practice parseltongue with a snake. In addition to the plushies and puppets they also sell T-shirts, leggings, treat containers, collars, pins, magnets, ornaments, key chains, nightgowns, robes, slippers, blankets, and mugs. Like all of the Wizarding World stores it's cramped and they pack a lot in. Be sure to look up because the detail is amazing like the mice who jump rope and do acrobatics. The niffler was my favorite and almost went home with me until I caught him emptying out my purse! I may just get the triple x classified Fwooper instead if I can get the license from the Ministry of Magic and if I practice my silencing spell.”
12 - 10PM
5681 Vineland Rd, Orlando“First time here and it was very good. Got the krab ragoon with a sweet chili sauce (8.2 Chaus). One of the best I have eaten in a long time. I also opted for the taro milk tea with the lychee jelly (8.1 Chaus). Tasty combination of sweet and savory. The bowl was the hang over bowl. It came with fish cakes, shrimp tempura, sliced beef, and hard boiled egg. Very tasty broth with a nice blend of flavors (8 Chaus). Overall 8.1 Chaus for the meal.”
9AM - 9PM
Exposition Blvd, Orlando“It’s a cute Simpsons souvenir shop. Small but stocked with creative (and somewhat nostalgic) Simpson related merchandise. I was so tempted to buy some shirts and pajamas. But I decided to purchase them on my way out of Universal Studios - don’t want to carry them around while doing rides - because the Universal Shop at CityWalk also has Simpson products.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
380 S State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs“Very messy inside, and it's a hit or miss with the electronics. Ended up returning one of four items because it was broken. Needs to be a common theme here where 20% of the time the electronics don't work. I ended up having to return my headphones. Otherwise great store for gifts and little toys for kids.”
9:30AM - 9:30PM
6732 Grand National Dr, Orlando“New location that we've been eyeing since their sign went up. Our daughter is a big hello kitty fan and their hello kitty section is phenomenal. She found a lot of new stuff that she hasn't seen in other five below locations. As well this is the biggest five below store in a 20 mile radius. Very organized, clean and employees are nice.”
“I bought a Funko and what I liked the most was César's attention, he was very patient with my son! When I return to Orlando I will return. On you. Thank you César.”
“Such a great place my daughter had an amazing time. The staff if very nice, the place is super clean all the toys kept well. I love that it wasn’t too busy so she has lots of fun I would definitely be coming back. And recommending to others”
12:30 - 9PM
5135 International Dr Ste 17, Orlando“Awesome little shop. I recommend checking it out if you're in the area! Not the biggest selection but still worth the time to check it out! The person working in the front was very friendly!”
“I like all Ollie's but today I went there & they had a sign that read 30 x 60 beach towels $3.99 but the first 4 I chose had a price of 9.99 and that is what they rung up. I did not purchase those. Be ware”
10AM - 9PM
Orlando“There's something about book stores. And now that so many things are digital there's something nostalgic now even about a big chain bookstore. What else to say? There's a great selection, I love the kids section, there are always deals to be found. It's books. If you don't like books I really don't trust you.”
“Went to this little shop to look for some things for my grand daughter found lots of nice things and prices are very good and the owner lovely lady very helpful I will be back to support a local business”
“Hands down, the best Game Stop location I have visited in Florida. Both Melissa and Andrew were beyond informative and helpful when it came to all of my questions and concerns. They both provided the highest level of customer service and have become my favorite location to visit.”