Eagle Ridge Mall — Attraction in Lake Wales

Welcome to Eagle Ridge Mall, where the concept of shopping has gone to die and the only thing thriving is the tumbleweed rolling through the food court. Seriously, if you’re looking for a vibrant shopping experience, you might as well take a leisurely stroll through a graveyard—it’s about the same level of excitement.

Once a bustling hub of consumerism, the mall now resembles a deserted wasteland, with more empty storefronts than actual shops. I'm convinced the remaining stores are just there for decoration, maybe to make the place look good for the occasional Instagram photo. If you’re after a good deal, you’ll have better luck at a yard sale—at least there you might find something of value.

And let’s talk about the circus that is the mall’s Facebook page, managed by none other than Curtis Gibson, the ringmaster of this retail nightmare. With the charisma of a dial-up modem and the social media savvy of a potato, Curtis delights us with his whimsical selfies pretending to have a conversation on his cell phone. Is he practicing for a role in a low-budget sitcom? Who knows! What I do know is that if you dare to question his peculiar antics, you’ll be swiftly blocked from the page faster than you can say “dead mall.” Talk about a great way to foster community engagement!

So, if you’re in the mood for a truly unique experience, swing by Eagle Ridge Mall—just don’t expect to find anything worth buying. You’ll leave feeling like you just walked through a retail time capsule, with Curtis waving goodbye from his imaginary phone call. It’s a wonderland of nothingness, and honestly, I’m starting to think Curtis is the last retail warrior standing. Bravo, Eagle...

Ever since hurricane Irma I have been coming to Eagle Ridge Mall to shop and play my bamboo flute. Suddenly during February of 2021 I was approached by mall security and told to stop. I stopped immediately and as I was putting the flute away, inquired as to whether there had been some policy change. The security officer raised his voice at ne, said I was challenging him and threatened to have the police tresspass me. He only got angrier the more I tried to reason with him. The instrument was put away and I just wanted to know if the malls rules had changed. He told me to leave and never cone back. I happen to have a class D Security Officer license and from my training know that this is absolutely uncalled for. You are supposed to treat people like human beings. I am a paying customer at Eagle Ridge Mall and have never accepted money for playing music. I tried to call management about this security officers rudeness and threatening behavior but they refused to do anything. I never even got an apology. This Mall is doing bad already. They don't need security guards...

This small mall is one of the real jewels of Central Florida. There is a smell throughout the mall that reminds you of a time when it was ok to give a twelve year old cigarettes. There are some inflatable bouncy houses. You know all the things successful malls have. They are just one store closing away from having those little ride on animals families of 7 or 8 will ride through the mall, knocking over kiosks and crushing your feet. There is a food court with some of the biggest names in food like Taco Bell, Jim's Pizza, and Billy Bob's Chinese. The mall's large halls are perfect for echoing the sounds of kids screaming and crying on the carousel that plays it's gayful music throughout the food court. The letters on the exterior mall signage haven't been replaced so unless you frequent this glorious wonder regularly, you'll be surprised by what stores you'll find just inside the entrance you chose. I would strongly recommend visiting this mall. It would make a great place to film a zombie movie or post...