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.
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, your...
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...
There’s something powerful about standing at the edge of a new year. The lights are brighter.The air feels lighter.And for just a moment, anything feels possible. That’s what this season is about. Not perfection. Not resolutions that fade by February. But momentum....
If you ever needed proof that Disney magic extends well beyond the parks… 2025 delivered it in spades. According to the Orlando Sentinel, eight of the ten most expensive home sales in Central Florida in 2025 occurred inside Disney’s ultra-exclusive Golden Oak...
✨ 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...
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...
