Where community, charm and sunshine come together just minutes from the magic One of the biggest surprises for people moving near Disney is discovering that the magic isn’t just in the parks… it’s in the neighborhoods. Winter Garden, Horizon West and Windermere are...
Events & Seasonal Living
🌞 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.
Best Spring Festivals in the Disney Area
Your guide to the most colorful, joyful, sunshine-filled events near Disney World… crafted for future locals who want the full season of magic Spring in Central Florida is a vibe… warm breezes, blooming gardens, outdoor concerts, strawberry-scented farm days,...
Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches Near Disney
Your guide to cozy autumn magic just outside the parks Even though Central Florida doesn’t get crisp fall weather, the Disney area more than makes up for it with charming festivals, pumpkin patches, hayrides, seasonal treats and photo-worthy fall fun everywhere you...
Local Events, Festivals & Farmers Markets Near Disney: The Year-Round Magic Locals Love
Living near Disney World comes with its own special kind of sparkle… fireworks on the horizon, palm trees swaying, and sunshine almost every day.But ask anyone who actually lives here, and they’ll tell you something most visitors never realize: The real magic happens...
The Best Local Events, Festivals & Community Traditions Near Disney World
When most people think about living near Walt Disney World, they picture fireworks over the castle or spontaneous EPCOT evenings. But once you settle into the Disney Bubble, you discover something even more magical… There’s a whole calendar of local events, festivals...
🎄 Holiday Living Near Disney…What It’s Really Like in November & December
Festivals, lights, weather, and local charm...without needing a park reservation. There’s something truly magical about the holiday season near Walt Disney World...and it’s not just the smell of gingerbread at the Grand Floridian or the sight of Cinderella Castle...
🏰 Disney-Inspired Interior Design – Bringing the Magic Home
Whether you’re living a few miles from Cinderella Castle or just dreaming of it every morning with your coffee, there’s one simple truth: Disney magic doesn’t have to stay at the parks. It can live right inside your home. As someone who lives and breathes the Disney...
🎃 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...
Where Locals Celebrate the Fourth of July Near Disney (Without the Crowds)
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...
