Where do Most Young Professionals who Work for Disney Corporate or Other Creative / Tech Companies live? (Orlando: apartment, to rent)

[floridax2021]

Hello everyone!


My friend and I are both moving to Orlando and want to live close by each other (not with each other or else we'd both go mad, lol) . They got a job at Disney (not remote), and I got a job at another company South of Downtown Orlando (Remote).

We both are:

• Young Professionals in our late 20s
  
• Looking to connect with other Young Professionals in their late 20s - late 30s (outside the college scene)
  
• Looking to also network with people in the creative and tech scene (Engineers, etc.)
  
• Looking to rent a studio or 1 bedroom apartment with a budget between $1,400 - $1600, but can be a bit flexible.
  
• Looking for a safe community (closed access garage, gated community, or open to other safety suggestions)
  
• Looking to be 15-20 minutes from amenities (groceries, bank, gym, etc)
  
• Looking to be 15-20 minutes from happenings (networking opportunities in the tech and creative scene, and entertainment)

We've researched and gained insights on the following, but are unsure which to do a deeper dive on:

• Winter Park / Maitland (checks all boxes, but a bit far from Disney)
  
• Dr. Phillips / Winter Garden / Horizon West (expensssiiiivveeee, and doesn't seem to have a lot of apartment / 1 bedroom rent inventory. It seems to mostly be for people who have families and can afford big houses )
  
• Lake Nona (we heard Disney is expanding here, but also are frightened by the crime statistics, and it seems far from everything)
  
• Celebration (seems far from everything else but Disney)

We need help filling the gaps in our knowledge, your insights are greatly appreciated!!

[Arcenal813]

Winter Garden/Horizon West should have what you’re looking for, and they are constantly building new complexes out there. Keep looking. The few friends I know who work professional jobs for the parks live there.

[kyle19125]

I would check out College Park which has a Winter Park/Maitland artsy vibe which sounds like might be more your preference than cookie-cutter suburbia. Check out The Princeton in College Park or across I-4 around Lake Ivanhoe/Advent Health at The Yard at Ivanhoe or The Gallery at Mills Park. You get close proximity to Winter Park/Maitland or downtown plus walkability to restaurants, bars and shops in either neighborhood. College Park has it's retro Publix to shop in and Lake Ivanhoe has a Fresh Market a few blocks from either building. It's 30 minutes to Disney which is the national average commute so depending upon what you're used to, not bad perhaps.

[hts]

Lake Nona crime stats?

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

I would check out College Park which has a Winter Park/Maitland artsy vibe which sounds like might be more your preference than cookie-cutter suburbia. Check out The Princeton in College Park or across I-4 around Lake Ivanhoe/Advent Health at The Yard at Ivanhoe or The Gallery at Mills Park. You get close proximity to Winter Park/Maitland or downtown plus walkability to restaurants, bars and shops in either neighborhood. College Park has it's retro Publix to shop in and Lake Ivanhoe has a Fresh Market a few blocks from either building. It's 30 minutes to Disney which is the national average commute so depending upon what you're used to, not bad perhaps.

I was with you until the 30 minutes part… how? Traffic in and out of college park is bonkers from all directions. Serious question, if you know a route I wasn’t to familiar with during commuting hours.

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by Arcenal813

I was with you until the 30 minutes part… how? Traffic in and out of college park is bonkers from all directions. Serious question, if you know a route I wasn’t to familiar with during commuting hours.

Google said 20-28 minutes at rush hour. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Coll...1628496000!3e0

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

Google said 20-28 minutes at rush hour. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Coll...1628496000!3e0

Huh… Well okay then…

[WellShoneMoon]

Originally Posted by Arcenal813

I was with you until the 30 minutes part… how? Traffic in and out of college park is bonkers from all directions. Serious question, if you know a route I wasn’t to familiar with during commuting hours.

A family member who lives in College Park works at Disney. The commute usually takes 40 minutes.

[offset]

Originally Posted by floridax2021

Hello everyone!



We've researched and gained insights on the following, but are unsure which to do a deeper dive on:

• Winter Park / Maitland (checks all boxes, but a bit far from Disney)- Yes, too far.
  
• Dr. Phillips / Winter Garden / Horizon West (expensssiiiivveeee, and doesn't seem to have a lot of apartment / 1 bedroom rent inventory. It seems to mostly be for people who have families and can afford big houses )- Not for the single folks.
  
• Lake Nona (we heard Disney is expanding here, but also are frightened by the crime statistics, and it seems far from everything)- Patently untrue. Quite safe, plenty of amenities there or coming. 417 to 536...you're at Disney.
  
• Celebration (seems far from everything else but Disney)- Correct.

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[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by offset

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Lake Nona to WDW isn't as simple as you presented. It's about 20 miles and 30 minutes without traffic issues.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Dwel...28.3771857!3e0