The Mall at Millenia facts for kids
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Entrance to The Mall at Millenia
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| Location | Orlando, Florida, USA |
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| Address | 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839 |
| Opening date | October 18, 2002 |
| Management | The Forbes Company |
| Owner | The Forbes Company; The Taubman Company (split) |
| Architect | JPRA Architects |
| No. of stores and services | 147 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 3 |
| Total retail floor area | 1,118,000 ft² (103,866 m²) |
| No. of floors | 2 (3 in Macy's and Bloomingdale's) |
| Parking | Surrounding sectional; free |
| Public transit access |   24, 40 |
| Website | http://www.mallatmillenia.com |
The Mall at Millenia is a large indoor shopping mall in Orlando, Florida. It is often called The Millenia Mall or just Millenia. You can find it near Interstate 4 and International Drive.
This mall opened in 2002 and has more than 150 stores. It is home to big department stores like Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Neiman Marcus. The mall covers a huge area, about 1,118,000 square feet. It is known as a top place for luxury shopping in Orlando. Many visitors, including tourists from other countries, come here to find high-end brands.
The Macy's store at The Mall at Millenia was the first one in Central Florida. It is still the biggest Macy's in the area. Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus also opened their first stores in the Orlando area here. These are still their only locations in the region.
Mall History and Design
The Mall at Millenia first opened its doors in 2002. It had the same main stores then as it does today.
The Forbes Company owns this mall. They also own other famous malls like The Gardens Mall and the Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan. The Somerset Collection was actually used as a design idea for The Mall at Millenia.
Both malls were designed by JPRA Architects. They both feature special lighting by Paul Gregory of Focus Lighting. You can also see cool glass elevators and fountains inside. Neither mall has small sales kiosks in the walkways.
When the mall first opened, there wasn't much else around it. But over the years, the area has grown a lot. Now, the neighborhood around the mall is even called "Millenia." This area, especially the mall, has become a major attraction for both businesses and tourists. You can now find apartments, condos, homes, and office buildings all around the mall.
Getting to The Mall at Millenia
It's easy to get to The Mall at Millenia. Lynx buses, specifically routes 24 and 40, stop at the mall.
If you arrive by car, there is plenty of free parking all around the mall. The parking areas are divided into sections with signs to help you remember where you parked. You can also find taxi services and valet parking right at the main entrance. Security teams watch over the mall area 24 hours a day to keep everyone safe.
