Orange World first caught my attention because of its bright, eye-catching building and iconic…read morename. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect, but it ended up being a fun little roadside stop that's worth checking out. While I expected it to be all about oranges, it's actually a souvenir shop with a small section dedicated to citrus products, along with a much larger selection of classic Florida and Disney-themed gifts, apparel, and keepsakes. It's a great place to browse if you're looking to bring home a souvenir from your trip. Outside, there's a fresh fruit stand where you can sample some of the citrus before you buy. Everything tasted fresh, and if you're traveling home, they even offer shipping so you can send Florida's famous oranges and other goodies directly to your doorstep. It's a quick stop, but a charming one. Whether you're looking for souvenirs, fresh fruit, or just want to check out one of Florida's classic roadside attractions, Orange World is a fun little gem that's worth pulling over for.

I love a classic roadside attraction, and what could be better than a giant orange in the heart of…read moreCentral Florida? Eli's Orange World in Kissimmee is impossible to miss. Rising along U.S. Highway 192, the enormous fiberglass orange is one of those quirky roadside landmarks that makes you want to stop and take a picture. The story of Orange World dates back to 1971, when Eli Sfassie moved from Indiana to Florida and opened a Texaco gas station near the newly opened Walt Disney World. To take advantage of the growing number of tourists traveling through the area, he began selling souvenirs from the station's service bay. In 1988, Sfassie transformed the building into a giant orange at a cost of about $6,000. The resulting structure stands approximately 60 feet tall and has been promoted as the World's Largest Orange. In 2004, strong winds from hurricane Charley reportedly tore a giant decorative crystal ball from the nearby Giant Wizard gift shop. The enormous ball crashed onto the roof of Orange World, leaving a dent in the structure. According to local lore, the crystal ball was never found. In 2017 the giant orange has even appeared in Sean Baker's critically acclaimed film The Florida Project, adding to the colorful roadside scenery surrounding the movie's setting. Orange World suffered another setback in March 2023 when a fire broke out in the storage area above the gift shop, causing significant smoke damage to the interior. For a time, merchandise was sold outside while repairs were underway. The remodeled interior reopened in October 2024, bringing the attraction back to full operation. Today, Orange World sells fresh citrus, juice, orange trees, snacks, cookies, candy, honey, alligator jerky, sauces, jams and jellies, and a huge selection of Florida-themed souvenirs. Inside, you'll find plenty of inexpensive souvenir clothing, T-shirts, Disney and Universal merchandise, gifts, and other tourist memorabilia. I was surprised by how expensive the orange juice was. It was $3.50 for a small cup. Gallons were $14.99. While I absolutely love the giant orange itself, have to admit that I found the inside somewhat underwhelming. For me, the exterior is the star of the show. There is just something wonderfully nostalgic about this giant orange. If you enjoy quirky roadside attractions, classic Florida kitsch, and places that are fun to photograph, Eli's Orange World is definitely worth a quick stop. It's the kind of wonderfully odd attraction that is so Florida.

You almost want to give this spot 5 stars just because of the pure joy and whimsy the decor and…read moreatmosphere delivers! However, after visiting twice now, I just think they really missed the mark by not delivering as high of quality chocolates to match the high quality food in this land. It is very very fun to order your chocolate box here. And the chocolates themselves are so cute and well designed! But I don't think I have once been wowed by any one chocolate. It certainly doesn't invoke France. That being said, the butterbeer chocolate is full of flavor. They certainly know how to do that one right!

This is such a beautiful store, both inside and outside. It's really popular, so there's always…read morepeople in the store. Everything in store is so glossy and polished. They have so types of Harry Porter themes candies, including butter beer and sea salt. They also had such a big collection of macarons and truffles. Each of had about 12 flavors. Half dozen macarons were around $20 and half dozen truffles were about $18. We ordered half a dozen truffles to try. We mixed multiple flavors. It took them few minutes to prepare the order and they called out the name at pick up counter. I really liked the truffles. They had a hard but delicious outer chocolate layer. But the center had soft melted filling. Blackberry Lavender and Ton-Tongue Toffee were my favorite two flavors.

I have been passing by this place for I think about 25 almost 30 years. I never once stopped by…read more The ambience of the store it's like an old town vibe funky not bad but different. I can appreciate older times and then today's times the staff was friendly. The clerk was undeniably charming he even offered me samples to taste of the goat milk fudge just because I was so excited to be there . I've always wondered what goat milk fudge tasted like and out of the blue one day I just stopped in and it was amazing. It took me back to my childhood, the unique toilet paper and toilet paper holders was nostalgic , old-fashioned handmade candies and ice cream, toffees and taffy the while experience was wonderful if you're ever in the Polk County area stop by have some try it the experience you will never forget it was unbelievable. Good time.

The store had some very friendly ladies working there and offers traditional handmade chocolate…read morecandies, along with boxes of assorted chocolates. They also sell citrus chewy candies, goat milk fudge, fruit wines, and various gift items. They have out samples which of course hooked us. The prices are similar to any gourmet candy shop and they had some unique finds. The ambiance? You are surrounded by delicious candy... what could be better? They are also attached to a Dunkin Donuts so you can get a caffeine fix too

We stop here every time I'm in Orlando because I love the honey roasted peanut M&M's. But we always…read morefind more things to bring home. We love the variety of candy and merch.

Do you love M&Ms and all the stuff which features them? Have I got a place for you to visit. We…read morewalked into here while waiting for our movie time and the amount of merchandise ranged from shirts, kitchen items, pajamas and a wall of the ultimate level of M&Ms, in many flavors. They had the minis, they had isolated colored bins of the candies so if you Only want to eat a specific one, they have it! I wish visitors would manage their kids better because some were being wild but there were employees available to provide assistance if needed. The prices were decent so you won't break the bank while getting some treats or knickknacks.

I'm not gonna lie, I was craving ice cream, in the moment I passed this spot. I walked right back…read morein. I was on a mission for chocolate ice cream specifically, but there are a lot of options. There is ice cream, there's candy, they're straight up chocolate truffles, there are lots of different things you can try in here. I would say it's truly a gem in Winter Park when I visit. When I come back to Florida, as I usually do, I will be back here to grab myself a scoop! That chocolate is RICHHHHHH

I ordered the peanut butter cookie to go because it's just that incredible: chunk, chewy, and big…read more I also got suckered in, because I love fruity pebbles, and got this rice Krispy treat. To be honest it didn't live up to my expectations and this tiny item was $2.50. For the size of a starburst. I was saddened by that but the cookie makes up for it.

Not sure if this is just my opinion but honestly for any of the theme parks Seaworld has some of…read morethe best suites there I said it. From there fudge, to their chocolate chip cookies, two there a cookie sandwiches, to the camera dipped apples and even though ice cream they have some of the best sweets for any of the Orlando Theme parks. I picked myself up a holiday a cookie sandwich for a friend of mine - however their fudge is about 699 per piece or you can get a box for I think it's like $24. If you haven't been here I definitely recommend it their fudge and their pastries are just out of this world. 10/10

I love sweets and Sweet Sailin Candy delivers on the goods. They sell amazing chocolate covered…read moreapples with various flavors added and caramel apples that are incredibly fresh and delicious. You can also choose between several flavors of fudge and candy by the pound. Covid rules are followed when you enter the store. Everyone is required to wear a mask and stay six feet apart from one another. The store looks fully stocked and the employees are pleasant and helpful.

Another candy store at the mall. This one is a bit different as everything is sold by weight. They…read morecharge $6.24 for a quarter pound of candy. They have anywhere from many M&M candies up to some fairly large candies. You basically grab a bag and then just fill it with whatever you want and pay for it based on how much it weighs. Price per pound is better than some places I've been but some of the candies I have aren't really worth the price in my opinion. I could definitely see trying some of the more unusual candies. The people working were friendly and assistive. They explained how it works and the cost, which was very helpful. It's a well store and everything looks quite clean. It's right off the food court and next to BoxLunch.

This place has an interesting and incredibly varied selection of candies. I had a great time…read moreputting together a bag of odd gummies to try out with my sister

I ended up trying the pumpkin spice s'more at The Ganachery and had such a great visit!…read more Customer Service: The customer service was awesome and super friendly. Dessert: Pumpkin Spice S'more. The flavor was incredible. Instead of graham crackers, I think they use a soft-baked cookie where the pumpkin spice flavor actually comes from. The marshmallows had the perfect amount of gooeyness. To build it, they melted the marshmallow, placed it on the cookie, put a thin square of chocolate on top and melted it with a blowtorch, added the other cookie, and used a stencil with powdered sugar to leave a print of Mickey Mouse with pumpkin ears. Cost: It costs $9 plus tax. Shared with one other person, it was the perfect amount for two! Parking: The garage parking is free with no time limit. Overall Experience: Disney knows how to make themed items, it didn't disappoint! Watching them prepare it right before my eyes at the kitchen window display made it even better. Highly recommend stopping by!

After years of seeing the s'mores on social, I was so excited to finally try it. It's a small store…read morewith a viewing window and a chocolate case. We stood in line for about 10 minutes and when we got to the register, we had great customer service. The s'more took about three minutes to come out. My friend and I were, unfortunately, disappointed. Instead of the graham cracker being crunchy, it's soft and kind of soggy. The graham cracker has a strong cinnamon flavor that took away from the flavor of the marshmallow and chocolate. We were very disappointed and we won't be going back. If it wasn't for the excellent service, this review would be rated lower.