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safetymom · 12-04-2008, 05:35 PM

The Davenport area is a great place to live. The Champions Gate area is close to Disney and is very nice.

OhioDisneyLover · 12-04-2008, 07:35 PM

Hi Amy,

I am on board for this happy adventure. I can't wait to read all about it. I'm a bit jealous if I may say so.

Sophia

earthfaries · 12-04-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jenny105

Yes! I was looking around the Orlando area, about 15-20 minutes outside, around Altamonte Springs.

That seems like a nice area

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Originally Posted by safetymom

The Davenport area is a great place to live. The Champions Gate area is close to Disney and is very nice.

Yes, I forgot about Davenport ~ I'll check it out, thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by OhioDisneyLover

Hi Amy,

I am on board for this happy adventure. I can't wait to read all about it. I'm a bit jealous if I may say so.

Sophia

Hi Sophia! So glad you're here

Don't be jealous ~ you get to visit WDW all the time you're so lucky!

Dax · 12-04-2008, 11:37 PM

Champions Gate/Davenport is a nice area, but is also a bit more on the expensive side of things. My DH works at the Publix right near Reunion, and he said all that come in are tourists.

Polk County may be a good choice for you..Its close to Disney, but depending on the area, you can get really good housing deals..

I personally LOVE Winter Haven. Haines City, Lakeland, and Poinciana are all also good choices.

rparmfamily · 12-05-2008, 03:54 AM

What about Winter Park? Lake Mary?

I'm not super familiar w/Orlando (I'm from further north...near St Augustine, which is a GREAT historic and fun town!!) but I think I remember those areas being nice.

I understand the excitement too...military family here too!! We've lived in FL twice, Maine, Italy, Viginia and now Hawaii.

It is an adventure!

Dax · 12-05-2008, 04:17 AM

Lake Mary and Winter Park are on the far eastern side of Orlando. I lived in Casselberry for a year, and I recall TONS of traffic issues on that side of town, but both very nice areas.

earthfaries · 12-05-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dax

Champions Gate/Davenport is a nice area, but is also a bit more on the expensive side of things. My DH works at the Publix right near Reunion, and he said all that come in are tourists.

Polk County may be a good choice for you..Its close to Disney, but depending on the area, you can get really good housing deals..

I personally LOVE Winter Haven. Haines City, Lakeland, and Poinciana are all also good choices.

Hi! I've been looking at Davenport too, thanks for the suggestion.

Winter Haven is a place I haven't checked into yet, I will do that here in a minute ~ thanks again for the suggestion! Also, Poinciana looks nice but I have a question for you so I'm going to PM you

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Originally Posted by rparmfamily

What about Winter Park? Lake Mary?

I'm not super familiar w/Orlando (I'm from further north...near St Augustine, which is a GREAT historic and fun town!!) but I think I remember those areas being nice.

I understand the excitement too...military family here too!! We've lived in FL twice, Maine, Italy, Viginia and now Hawaii.

It is an adventure!

HI! We LOVE St. Augustine! We always stop there on the way down and back from NC and enjoy the area

The kids LOVE the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Winter Park is nice, but I think a bit out of our price range and style

Lake Mary is an option, I'm checking out houses there too. It seems to be as far away from WDW as Clermont, just in a different direction.

The Military is really great ~ the travel and benefits. That's great you have gotten to enjoy so many wonderful places and Hawaii? How cool ~ haven't been there YET

Thanks for your input!!!

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Originally Posted by Dax

Lake Mary and Winter Park are on the far eastern side of Orlando. I lived in Casselberry for a year, and I recall TONS of traffic issues on that side of town, but both very nice areas.

Thanks!

safetymom · 12-05-2008, 07:18 AM

Lot's of homes behind Champions Gate that are reasonable. There are two Publix close to each other in the area.

earthfaries · 12-05-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by safetymom

Lot's of homes behind Champions Gate that are reasonable. There are two Publix close to each other in the area.

Great , I'll check that out too. I'm searching now, thanks!

grammynelliebelle · 12-05-2008, 08:30 AM

Good for you and your family! Live your dream. I was going to ask about the Davenport area from you local folks. When we have visited the area I always enjoy the ride along 27 from Davenport up to Clermont. How do things pan out price wise? Grammy

safetymom · 12-05-2008, 08:43 AM

You have a wide variety of homes, apts. manufactured homes, mansions. A little bit for everyone. It's a great area.

earthfaries · 12-05-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by grammynelliebelle

Good for you and your family! Live your dream. I was going to ask about the Davenport area from you local folks. When we have visited the area I always enjoy the ride along 27 from Davenport up to Clermont. How do things pan out price wise? Grammy

Thanks

Davenport looks great ~I sure wish I had visited some of these areas when there in the past...we always just come in off of I-4 from the East and go back that way too. When in town we just stick to International and 192 ~ you know, the tourist areas

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Originally Posted by safetymom

You have a wide variety of homes, apts. manufactured homes, mansions. A little bit for everyone. It's a great area.

Sounds perfect. I will ask the realtor I'm talking to right now to send some listing from that area. I can't wait to check them out!

jenny105 · 12-05-2008, 11:27 AM

I've already learned so much from this thread!

I'm getting more ideas for towns to search nearby! You're going to help me out a lot if I do decide to eventually move down there.

earthfaries · 12-05-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jenny105

I've already learned so much from this thread!

I'm getting more ideas for towns to search nearby! You're going to help me out a lot if I do decide to eventually move down there.

That's great ~ just what I want to hear

We need more info on Orlando and areas because lots of us are moving there and it would be really helpful. I've learned a lot too!!!

ADisneyQueen · 12-05-2008, 03:12 PM

Since you babysit a lot, have you considered working at Disney at one of the child care clubs? The down side may be that you would not be at home and they may give you hours you do not like.
I am only suggesting this b/c I used to work at a preschool and the other teachers and I were big Disney fans and we said we would love to live in Orlando and work there.

12-04-2008, 05:35 PM	#46
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,854	The Davenport area is a great place to live. The Champions Gate area is close to Disney and is very nice. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

12-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#47
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12-04-2008, 11:37 PM	#49
Dax Kind hearted lady who started the DIS Support Group! Loved by Pugs Jadzia or Ezri? Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Davenport,Fl Posts: 4,477	Champions Gate/Davenport is a nice area, but is also a bit more on the expensive side of things. My DH works at the Publix right near Reunion, and he said all that come in are tourists. Polk County may be a good choice for you..Its close to Disney, but depending on the area, you can get really good housing deals.. I personally LOVE Winter Haven. Haines City, Lakeland, and Poinciana are all also good choices. __________________ Welcoming Emma Dolores on 8/22

12-05-2008, 03:54 AM	#50
rparmfamily In paradise Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5,525	What about Winter Park? Lake Mary? I'm not super familiar w/Orlando (I'm from further north...near St Augustine, which is a GREAT historic and fun town!!) but I think I remember those areas being nice. I understand the excitement too...military family here too!! We've lived in FL twice, Maine, Italy, Viginia and now Hawaii. It is an adventure! __________________ Me DH~ and our gang!

12-05-2008, 04:17 AM	#51
Dax Kind hearted lady who started the DIS Support Group! Loved by Pugs Jadzia or Ezri? Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Davenport,Fl Posts: 4,477	Lake Mary and Winter Park are on the far eastern side of Orlando. I lived in Casselberry for a year, and I recall TONS of traffic issues on that side of town, but both very nice areas. __________________ Welcoming Emma Dolores on 8/22

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12-05-2008, 07:18 AM	#53
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,854	Lot's of homes behind Champions Gate that are reasonable. There are two Publix close to each other in the area. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

12-05-2008, 08:30 AM	#55
grammynelliebelle DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 632	Good for you and your family! Live your dream. I was going to ask about the Davenport area from you local folks. When we have visited the area I always enjoy the ride along 27 from Davenport up to Clermont. How do things pan out price wise? Grammy

12-05-2008, 08:43 AM	#56
safetymom Have will travel ABD trips = clothes optional Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Now living near the parks! Posts: 41,854	You have a wide variety of homes, apts. manufactured homes, mansions. A little bit for everyone. It's a great area. __________________ Caribbean Beach FAQ V

12-05-2008, 11:27 AM	#58
jenny105 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 8,197	I've already learned so much from this thread! I'm getting more ideas for towns to search nearby! You're going to help me out a lot if I do decide to eventually move down there. __________________ Me DBf Kris Mitzu Oct 2012 AKL ~ April 2011 DL Paradise Pier ~ Oct 2010 POP ~ Sept 2009 WL/DCL/BCV ~ Nov 2008 RPR Universal ~ Jan 2008 POP ~ April 2007 POP ~ Jan 2006 POP I Think I Gained 5 Pounds at the Food & Wine Festival - An October 2012 TR

12-05-2008, 03:12 PM	#60
ADisneyQueen DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PA Posts: 3,346	Since you babysit a lot, have you considered working at Disney at one of the child care clubs? The down side may be that you would not be at home and they may give you hours you do not like. I am only suggesting this b/c I used to work at a preschool and the other teachers and I were big Disney fans and we said we would love to live in Orlando and work there. __________________ Our Family DH Me DD16 DD12, DC 18 RIP, DC 1 Dec.2001-First family trip to WDW, ASMovies Nov.2003-CSR,Oct. 2004-Offsite at HIFS(now Nick Hotel)March 2006-POP,Easter March 2008- POP Christmas 2009-CBR and RI Seaworld,June 2012-POP Aug 2013- LM at AOA and CSR?

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