September in the Disney Bubble is where real life and real estate truly meet. We kicked off the month helping families navigate the school scene, from zoning tips to top-rated programs. Then we shifted into investor mode with a breakdown of short-term rental–friendly...
Timothy Carter
🌞 Living in Orlando: Your Guide to Life Near the Magic
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.
🌟 Don’t Just Change Your Location—Change Your Lifestyle
Welcome to Motivation Monday, where we reflect on the deeper why behind your dreams of relocating to the Disney area. Let’s be real:A lot of people think they’re just changing locations.What they’re actually craving is a different lifestyle...and they don’t even...
🏘️ Are Townhomes a Smart Buy Near Disney?
Affordability, low maintenance, and rental potential unpacked...with a sprinkle of Main Street magic. ✨ Welcome to the Wonderful World of Townhomes in the Disney Bubble So, you're dreaming of life near the Most Magical Place on Earth...but don’t quite need a full...
Inside Isles of Lake Nona: Resort-Style Living in Orlando’s Tech Hub
Welcome to Feature Friday, where we explore Central Florida’s most desirable communities for people who want more than just a house...they want a lifestyle that fits. If you’re dreaming of a home near Disney with high design, luxury amenities, and future-forward...
🍦5 Magical Disney Treats You Can Enjoy Without a Park Ticket
Welcome to Theme Park Thursday, where we explore the countless ways locals live close to Disney magic...no annual pass required. One of the sweetest secrets of living near Walt Disney World? You don’t need a park ticket to enjoy some of the most iconic Disney treats....
The Top 5 Questions My Out-of-State Buyers Always Ask (and How I Answer Them)
Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday, where we dive into the real conversations people have when they’re considering a move to the Walt Disney World area. Today, we’re answering the five most common questions I get from out-of-state buyers...questions rooted in curiosity,...
Why Ovation Is Becoming Horizon West’s Newest Hot Spot
Welcome to Tour Tuesday, where we highlight the communities capturing the hearts of buyers moving to the Disney area. Today we’re focusing on Ovation...an emerging lifestyle corridor nestled in Horizon West, just minutes from Walt Disney World. While newer to the...
You’re Not Starting Over…You’re Starting With Experience
Welcome to Motivation Monday, where we realign your mindset with your mission...especially if that mission involves building a new chapter near the magic of Walt Disney World. If you’ve been thinking about making a move...relocating your family, shifting careers,...
Why Waterleigh Is One of Winter Garden’s Most Beloved Communities
Welcome to Feature Friday, where we spotlight the neighborhoods that offer more than just good homes...they offer great lives. Today we’re taking a look inside Waterleigh, a lakeside master-planned community in Winter Garden’s Horizon West. This neighborhood is...
🎃 Local Events Near Disney You Shouldn’t Miss This Fall
From Food & Wine to trick-or-treating in Celebration, fall in the Disney Bubble is bursting with magic. 🍂 Fall in the Disney Bubble – Where Magic Meets Pumpkin Spice Fall may not bring crunchy leaves and sweater weather to Central Florida, but what it does bring...
✨ The Disney Local Secret: How Resort Hopping Feels Like a Mini Vacation (Every Time)
Welcome to Theme Park Thursday, where we explore ways to live in the magic...even when you’re not stepping foot inside a park. Today’s tip is something only locals (and the savviest repeat visitors) really talk about:🎉 Disney Resort Hopping. It’s the ultimate “I need...
💻 Can You Really Work Remote Near Disney? What Locals Are Doing
Welcome to Watercooler Wednesday, where we answer the real-life questions people ask when they’re thinking about moving to the Disney area. And this is one I hear almost every week: “I work remotely. Could I actually live near Disney full time?” Short answer? Yes.Long...













