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.
The Good, the Magical, and the Surprising – Real Talk from Local Residents So, you did it. You packed up your life, chased the pixie dust, and moved right next door to the magic. You’re officially living in the Disney Bubble! But what’s it really like when Cinderella...
Social Clubs, Facebook Groups, Local Events, Volunteering, and School Involvement So you moved to the Disney Bubble...congrats, neighbor! Whether you're living in Celebration, Windermere, Winter Garden, or somewhere just a few pixie-dusted miles from Cinderella...
A Guide for Post-Move Essentials: Utilities, Licenses, Deliveries, and Making Friends Welcome home, neighbor! You did it...you made the leap, signed the papers, and now you’re officially a resident of the Disney Bubble. Your boxes are stacked like a game of Tetris,...
There’s something different about New Year’s Day in Central Florida. It’s quiet… calm… hopeful. The kind of morning where the air feels lighter and the sunshine shows up right on cue, like it knows this day matters. While the rest of the country is scraping ice off...
✨ Welcome to the Tastiest Tour of the Disney Bubble! Whether you're a brand-new neighbor to the magic or just daydreaming about becoming one, there’s one thing that locals learn fast: the Disney Bubble isn’t just full of churros and castles...it’s overflowing with...
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...
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...
Where Disney locals go to unwind, reconnect and savor peaceful moments just outside the magic Living near Disney isn’t all rides and fireworks… some of the true magic comes from the quiet corners, peaceful waterfronts, cozy lounges, hidden overlooks and serene pockets...
