Well did it happen? Was anyone there?

[steph_goodrum]

Was there anyone who couldn't resist the opening of the Mall at Millenia, come on girls (and guys) give us the lowdown, just how many extra dollars and extra luggage space do we need for our next trip? That is if it opened on time.

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

And is the Cheesecake Factory open?????

We can't wait to try it when we are there in November. It was our absolute favourite restaurant in Chicago.

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Just been onto the Millenia Mall website and uncovered the following:

Enchanting Millenia Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival

Friday, November 22 at 7pm
Orangerie Cafe Entrance
Sponsored in part by WKMG Channel 6, WMMO-FM 98.9 FM and the Orlando Sentinel.
Begin a new family tradition at this magical holiday event. Our 42 foot tree will be aglow with 29,568 lights, kicking off our premiere holiday season. Experience the wonders of a beautiful tree lighting ceremony and the arrival of this season's VIP, Santa Claus. Music and refreshments will be available for all those in attendance, and WKMG will be broadcasting live from The Mall at Millenia

If the children will be able to skeep their jet-lagged eyes open I think we might go, a win win situation, Santa for the children and shopping for John and I!

[bellaepovera]

Where is this mall located?

[blott]

Try here Patti

http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums...p?TOPIC_ID=726

[steph_goodrum]

Or if it's not too tempting Patti, the website is www.mallatmillenia.com
It's actually Exit 78 of I4 (Conroy road). This is where the new milemarking system is handy as we know it's about 23 miles away from Exit 55 where we usually join I4.

[ian]

Yes, John & Sarah - all very interesting - BUT IS THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY OPEN?

[blott]

Yes, it did happen and it sounds as if The Cheesecake Factory is open (it's not mentioned on the list of those that didn't). Read all about it courtesy of the Orlando Sentinel at http://www.orlandosentinel.com/busin...s.storygallery

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Fantastic! I know where we'll be going for my birthday tea on my birthday whilst we are in Florida .

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Thanks Blott - just read a couple of the article in OS. Just can't wait. Whenever we shop at Maceys or Bloomies in NY we always take all our receipts to the customer service dept and get free gifts. Hope they do the same in the Florida stores.

Noticed that there was a poll on OS as to whether the Millenia Mall was too up-market or words to the same effect and it was a close run thing for yes and no. I'm sure if it is promoted to UK guests then it should do well.

I fully intend to give the credit card a bending!

Sarah