So… you’re dreaming of palm trees instead of snow shovels, fireworks instead of front porch boredom, and weekends filled with churros, characters, and sunshine? You’re in the right place.
Welcome to Living in Orlando—your go-to collection of guides, stories, and insider tips on what it’s really like to call the magic home. Whether you’re relocating for work, chasing the dream of living near Walt Disney World, or just exploring what life looks like in Central Florida, these articles will help you picture yourself here.
I cover everything from the best neighborhoods for Disney fans and top schools to cost of living breakdowns, buyer tips, and the hidden gems locals love. It’s like a digital park map… but for your future lifestyle.
✨Scroll down and explore—each post is packed with real advice, local insight, and a sprinkle of pixie dust to help you find the story (and the zip code) that fits your dream.
Today, we’re breaking down a question I hear all the time: “If I lived that close to Disney…wouldn’t I get tired of it?” Real-Life Disney Bubble Living… Not a Vacation Marathon When you live minutes from Walt Disney World, Disney stops being something you “do once in...
What a year! In December, we reviewed the Disney Bubble’s 2025 market trends, built a strategic roadmap for 2026 relocators, and uncovered the most common regrets new Florida homeowners face. We ended with a powerful, year-round checklist for Disney-area living — so...
Ask any Disney local which park they visit most often...and there’s a good chance the answer is EPCOT. Sure, Magic Kingdom has the castle. Hollywood Studios has the thrills. Animal Kingdom has the vibe.But EPCOT? It’s where locals live. From sunset strolls around the...
Welcome to Motivation Monday, where we replace hesitation with forward momentum...because the life you want doesn’t build itself. Here’s something I hear all the time: “We’re thinking of moving near Disney… someday.” But here’s the thing no one talks about: “Someday”...
A buyers' remorse protection plan—with a little Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Balance 🎢 Welcome to the Sunshine State… and the Homeowner Rollercoaster So, you followed your heart (and maybe your Mickey ears) to Florida. The palm trees were calling. The churros whispered your name....
Your magical early prep guide for relocation buyers and future snowbirds So you’re dreaming of waking up near Cinderella Castle, catching fireworks from your lanai, and maybe even grabbing groceries with a view of Spaceship Earth? If 2026 is your year to make the move...
If you’ve been dreaming about moving closer to Walt Disney World, you’ve probably already tried Googling “cost of living in Orlando”... and wound up buried in charts, generic numbers and articles written by people who haven’t stood on Main Street U.S.A. since paper...
Welcome to Theme Park Thursday, where we take you inside the parks...but not like a tourist. This is where we show you how locals soak in the magic with intention, flexibility, and zero stress. Today’s spotlight: Hollywood Studios. For visitors, this park is...
The lifestyle, the magic and the everyday joy that pulls people toward living near Disney World If you’ve ever finished a Disney vacation and thought, “I wish I could just stay here…”Or if you’ve wandered down Main Street and felt that tug in your heart that says,...
Luxury, Lakes and Laid-Back Magic Just Minutes From Disney Welcome to Windermere… the lakeside, oak-lined, sunset-soaked jewel of the Disney Bubble.If Horizon West is the vibrant newcomer and Winter Garden is the charming small town, Windermere is the quiet, elegant,...
Your Dream Neighborhood Just Minutes From Disney Welcome to Horizon West… the master-planned, lakeside, sunshine-soaked community that feels like it was designed by someone who loves smoothies, sunsets and spontaneous EPCOT nights as much as you do. If Winter Garden...
The everyday rituals, small-town moments and Disney-adjacent traditions that turn Central Florida into a true home Moving near Disney isn’t just about proximity to the parks.It’s about settling into a life filled with charming traditions, sunshine routines, seasonal...
