Orlando or Boston?

[Wilshire81182]

Originally Posted by YankeeRule

Absolutely ridiculous comparison. Boston is worth of comparison to world class cities and some of the best cities in the country. Orlando wouldn't exist as a city, in fact it had a population of about 50K people, pre-disney. Orlando is urban congested cookie cutter sprawl in proximaty to Disney world. I went to Disney World last year and was in complete shock over how utterly detestable Orlando is. I would suggest anyone that even dare make such a laughable comparison actually belongs in Orlando!!!! Also the fact that 48 of 50 people in an Orlando forum picked Boston aught to speak volumes about what even the residents of Orlando (those that picked being there) think. They seem to despise it. If the same thing was posted on a Boston forum, I would be shocked if anyone picked Orlando unless they just absolutely hated any cold weather and made their choose just based on that.

I think anyone that is picking Orlando or any other city in Florida for a place to live is pretty aware that it is mostly sprawling newer development in a suburban environment as opposed to the more compact and older development of Boston, Philly, or NYC for example. Those cities are also much larger and thus are much more urban in nature. Boston is much more comparable to the Miami area in size as a major city than Orlando. They really are beyond compare and it is hard to advise someone on the difference between Orlando and Boston to say Orlando vs. Tampa since they are so drastically different. I think you lose a lot of credit when you question people's taste in the city they live in and use words like "detestable" to explain Orlando. By your comments I wonder if you did not just drive through Kissimmee or I-Drive to base your entire opinion of the area. There are tons of really tasteful older and newer areas around downtown Orlando and northward on the more residential side of town away from the theme parks and attractions. Even beyond the climate, I think there are several redeemable qualities and advantages to living in the area. I really do not feel like I live in a subpar area or lack any urban amenities despite it being a completely different class of city than Boston. I think Orlando as a place to live is much more comparable to other sunbelt cities like Las Vegas, Houston, Phoenix, and the other cities in Florida. I can see your point that they are uncomparable, but I think you lose credit when you question people's tastes and preferences just because they do not agree with yours. Next time you are in town, you should take a visit to Winter Park, Thornton Park, College Park, Delaney Park to see some of the older charming areas or go to Oviedo, Lake Mary, or Tuskawilla and Winter Springs to see some newer development in the area that is not all just cookie cutter sprawl.

[cmj_fla]

I also agree that it is question of taste and most importantly what environment makes you feel most comfortable. Why else would people move here and live here happily if that were not the case? I don't feel that a visit to Disney World is enough for someone to get a real feel for Central Florida just as someone couldn't get a real feel for Boston by visiting Old Ironsides or Fenway Park.

[Crane's Rooster]

Originally Posted by cmj_fla

I also agree that it is question of taste and most importantly what environment makes you feel most comfortable. Why else would people move here and live here happily if that were not the case? I don't feel that a visit to Disney World is enough for someone to get a real feel for Central Florida just as someone couldn't get a real feel for Boston by visiting Old Ironsides or Fenway Park.

100% agreed. When I visited Boston for an interview I loved the place. Thought it was Shangri-La with a subway. But than when I actually moved there a few months later for school I absolutely hated it. But after being there for a while and accepting that it is a real city with real problems I began to accept it. Than I learned to look at all the positive things, arts, culture, SPORTS, festivals, food, etc and I began to like it. Once I allowed myself to like it I really felt like I was a part of the city. After making some real friends I fell back in love with the city. I really think that's the proper attitude and transition it takes to be happy with any move. I'm sure if people took that approach here they could find something to love about Orlando.

[Alphaman]

Originally Posted by YankeeRule

Absolutely ridiculous comparison. Boston is worth of comparison to world class cities and some of the best cities in the country. Orlando wouldn't exist as a city, in fact it had a population of about 50K people, pre-disney. Orlando is urban congested cookie cutter sprawl in proximaty to Disney world. I went to Disney World last year and was in complete shock over how utterly detestable Orlando is. I would suggest anyone that even dare make such a laughable comparison actually belongs in Orlando!!!! Also the fact that 48 of 50 people in an Orlando forum picked Boston aught to speak volumes about what even the residents of Orlando (those that picked being there) think. They seem to despise it. If the same thing was posted on a Boston forum, I would be shocked if anyone picked Orlando unless they just absolutely hated any cold weather and made their choose just based on that.

I live in Orlando and yes Boston is a world class city but Orlando is not the Crap hole you make it out to be, to each their own. Boston is a better choice for the OP But not for me.

I would pick Boston over Orlando as a city but not Massachusetts over Florida, I was born and Raised In Rhode Island and I detest the winters up there!