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.
Welcome to Theme Park Thursday, where we explore how living near Walt Disney World brings the magic into your everyday life...without needing a hotel reservation. Today, let’s talk about one of the most underrated luxuries of becoming a local: The ability to enjoy...
It’s Watercooler Wednesday, where we get real about life near Walt Disney World...the good, the magical, and yes, even the occasionally congested. If you’ve been thinking about moving to Central Florida and your first worry is “But what about the traffic?”...you’re...
Welcome to Tour Tuesday...where we explore the communities that make living near Walt Disney World not just magical, but practical, beautiful, and surprisingly affordable. Today, we’re taking you on a tour of Horizon West, one of the fastest-growing and most...
Welcome to Motivation Monday...your weekly boost of inspiration to fuel your dreams and help you build the life you’ve been imagining. And today, I want to ask you something personal: What if your everyday life felt like a vacation? Not the kind with luggage and...
Equity tips, timing the market, and knowing when it’s time to level up! ✨ Introduction: From First Castle to Forever Kingdom You made the leap. You moved to the Disney area, settled into your starter home, and now you’re living with one foot in Fantasyland and the...
When you’re deciding where to live near Walt Disney World, there’s more to consider than commute times and home prices. You want community.You want places where locals gather, not just tourists.You want a slice of real Florida living. And that’s exactly what you’ll...
You want to live near Walt Disney World...but not on Disney property.You want fireworks in the distance...not traffic in your driveway. So… how close is too close? Today’s Watercooler Wednesday is all about helping you find your “just right” radius...close enough for...
So… you probably know a real estate agent or two. You might even know one who loves all things Disney, specializes in relocation near the Most Magical Place on Earth, and helps people turn their pixie-dusted dreams into a Florida reality. (Hi, that’s me...Timothy...
Imagine waking up just 15 minutes from Magic Kingdom… in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood where the mornings are quiet, the streets are clean, and the community feels like home. Welcome to Storey Grove, one of the fastest-growing and most-loved communities in...
What if having less could actually give you more? More time. More freedom. More joy. More memories in the place you really want to be. If you’re dreaming about living near Disney, retiring into sunshine, or simply making a lifestyle shift...downsizing isn’t a setback....
(Weather, timing, schools out, and whether you’re catching a deal...or peak pricing!) Thinking about making your big move to the Disney area this summer? You're not alone...and for good reason. With sunshine in the forecast, school out for the season, and that dream...
Fireworks, family, and freedom...what’s not to love about the Fourth of July? But if you’ve ever tried to celebrate inside the theme parks, you know the drill: 🚫 Hours-long wait times🚫 Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds🚫 $8 bottles of water🚫 Parking lots that resemble war...
