Did We Make a Mistake Moving to Disney World? Thoughts After One Year

Did We Make a Mistake Moving to Disney World? Thoughts After One Year | Moving to Orlando

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Жыл бұрын

It's been a year since we packed up our Uhaul and moved halfway across the country to Orlando so that we could live next to Disney World. Today we are reflecting on our fears before moving and our thoughts after one year.
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@JIMFED63 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait, we sold our home in Massachusetts and our new home to be built in Clermont will be about 15-20 minutes from Disney. We’ll be moving to Davenport and renting in January for a few months. We will be getting annual passes and going ever week. Some of our friends think we’ll be bored with Disney but I don’t think we will. We will be retired and have lots of time to do anything Disney related and I can drive my muscle cars all year round in Florida !

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome! The whole, “what if you get bored with Disney” thing cracks me up.

@alejandrarivera1087 Жыл бұрын

We are doing the same but still looking for the place to rent before we build our house… how did you get the rental place , online or with an agency?

@JIMFED63 Жыл бұрын

@@alejandrarivera1087 I searched Zillow, Redfin and Trulia rent searches and added my filters such as we wanted furnished apartment and also a short term lease.

@leawinter1992 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your move! Clermont is a beautiful area. Very hilly. We live in Altamonte Springs (Seminole County). We moved here from Pennsylvania 13 years ago in '09 and we love it!

@leawinter1992 Жыл бұрын

@@AddictedtotheMouse Yeah, you definitely can't get bored with Disney because there are so many options and you can change up your experiences each time you go.

@donaldbentley2377 Ай бұрын

I live in jacksonville, depending on traffic usually 2.5 hour drive. Love going to Disney. What ever makes you happy do it. My father loved casino's, not my thing. I love the resorts especially at christmas. Have a great day. 😊

@ouradventurousglutenfreeli73 2 ай бұрын

I understand your fears and trepidations. We moved in the middle of the pandemic to the beach (orange beach,Al) and people thought we were crazy. But as empty nesters , it was the best thing we could have done. We are sooooo happy.

@babyfishbone Жыл бұрын

I love that you are living with intention and love! I feel lately that I am missing the love of what I do. This inspires me!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

💙💛🤍 so glad we could be an inspiration. Truly hope you find fulfilling work that makes you feel complete.

@Laurenr5 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you all are happy. Your joy is evident in your smiles!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@matthewhildebrandt1901 Жыл бұрын

I'm happy for your family that it has been such a positive experience. Also, happy that you decided to bring all of us along. 🙂Thank you for all the great content! 🙂

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@dreamisawishurheartmakes Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing 😊❤ Your my constant inspiration!!!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

💙💛🤍

@kellyv7728 Жыл бұрын

Wow I can’t believe it’s been a year! So happy for you all 💚

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@marceloreis8922 9 ай бұрын

I have just discovered your channel and it is really a gem in the Disney social media environment. I'm visiting Disney World for the 3rd time in January and will be running the Marathon. Of course I'll enjoy the parks with my family and your contet is really helping us out. Thank you for the simple and clear way you present your ideas and reviews. As a Brazilian, portuguese speaker, I could follow everything you both say. Cheers!

@AddictedtotheMouse 9 ай бұрын

🙏🙏 thank you!!

@lindaa4789 Жыл бұрын

I lived in Orlando in the 1990's and want to move back SO badly! It's funny how I became obsessed with Disney the parks after I moved away. Now I just need to convince my husband that we should do it. You two are living my dream.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Lol, that’s ironic! Hope you get your chance. We’re off to see NPH at the Candlelight Processional tonight 🤗

@alejandrarivera1087 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I came across your video … we are ready to move and sooo excited !! 😊

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Congrats and welcome!!

@kellyhuff5076 Жыл бұрын

My youngest and her husband and their mid 20s just move to their favorite place on earth Disney world’s about six months ago. Only friends they have our mini and Mickey Mouse lol. They haven’t looked back once they love Florida and all that it has to offer.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

That’s so awesome!

@billpinkley3871 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I moved from Tulsa April, 2021. Moved to Davenport, Fl. We love it. Traffic sucks but being near parks and beaches, it’s amazing.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Small world!

@jasonforrester5656 24 күн бұрын

Great video I needed that!! Working on relocating to Florida as well on the gulf side!! tired of the cold in New Jersey

@KPJPflorida Жыл бұрын

Wow time goes so fast! Glad your loving it 🥰

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks! YES! This year has flown by!!!

@Alyssa-cd7el Жыл бұрын

Respect you guys so much!

@ahewitt3715 Жыл бұрын

Your living my dream. I am at the very beginning of making my dreams happen. Just soaking in all the information to be a travel planner for Disney and Universal and I found your videos. If you can make it happen during a pandemic it's possible for me know with everyone getting back to travels!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you!!

@shannong2498 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the update, such an inspiring journey. Found you guys when we also made the decision to move to Florida in 2021 and been following along ever since. I have also been catching up through the podcast (just got to the episode when you made the initial announcement 😊) And I’m learning so much Disney info and tips. Love all the content and looking forward to reaching out when I get to plan a trip

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for following along! We would love to help!!

@duckburgduckworth512 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’ll admit I moved to Central FL for Disney, although a big factor was for my husbands job. Very happy to be a new Floridian.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@JessieMouse8 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Well, if you'd like to add to your friends that love Disney...we (my husband, son and I) just moved here 2 months ago haha. I'm so happy to hear that things have worked out so well for you and your family. We of course are in the very beginnings of being away from our home state and this is all new territory for us. So, I'm happy to see how happy you guys are with your decision to move. We've been happy so far..so that's good right lol. Hugs from my home to yours😊

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Hope you enjoy it more and more everyday 🤗

@JessieMouse8 Жыл бұрын

@@AddictedtotheMouse Thank you 😊

@wiggydebates3944 Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your videos on your move (well, I love them all, but...). I keep wondering how expensive the living costs are and if it's even feasible (I'm in KY). Your information is invaluable! I'll have to stay put for now, but maybe someday!

@JakeSpears83 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Y’all’s videos always make me happy ☺️. My husband and I are actually moving to Tampa (our job just happens to have an office here too!), next April after talking for years about moving closer to Disney. We are from TX, and happy and nervous , and can’t wait!!!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Ah, congrats!!!

@jamielynngilliam8043 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I moved to Tampa in 2018. We fell in love. Never planed on staying but we put our flag down and are staying. It is 70-85 minutes to Magic Kingdom.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

@@jamielynngilliam8043 awesome! We hope to make it over to Tampa to spend some time soon!

@mistydays74 Жыл бұрын

@@AddictedtotheMouse we moved to Tampa a year and a half ago from Georgia. Just went to Disney for the first time ever! Love this area!

@Archersgarageandwhatnot Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the area! I moved here 18 years ago (not from as far away as you), and never looked back.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we love it!

@Curious_Skeptic 7 ай бұрын

I'm just a week or two from going down to check things out and look at apartments in Celebration. I lived down there from 2000-2008. I LOVED IT so much. Now, looks like getting divorced and I'm sick of NJ weather in winter/late fall and early spring. More than half the year is wet, cold and muddy! I miss my sunshine and warm weather, not to mention how much I miss Epcot and Magic Kingdom (in that order).

@AddictedtotheMouse 7 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you!

@emilypilot5979 Жыл бұрын

I moved from Oklahoma to Florida during the pandemic as well! We are in the Orlando area and frequently visit Disney World! Hope to see you in the parks!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Please say hi if you see us!!

@emilypilot5979 Жыл бұрын

@@AddictedtotheMouse I will!!

@marcokeller3575 Жыл бұрын

Wow, some negative commenters. I’m happy for you guys. Do what makes you happy. I like Disney but just to visit, I personally couldn’t live there or anywhere in the U.S. but that’s me. I’m gonna subscribe because I like your attitude. I have my own unique plans and you guys will be a bit of an inspiration.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate you taking more away from this video than some did. Very much agree - find your happiness and do that, regardless of where or what it is. Best of luck to you!

@michaelmason6683 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I moved from Oregon to right next to Disneyworld 2 years ago. I now work at Disney and we have never been happier

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Congrats! That sounds awesome

@jenj6489 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad KZfaq suggested this vid! We fell in love with Disney in 2008 when our son was young. So around the same time as y’all and we bought into dvc in 2014. My husband will retire from teaching in about a year and I work remote so we’ve tossed around the idea of retiring to Orlando area. We live in the Houston area currently. What other suggestions do you have for empty nesters thinking of retiring to Orlando and living the Disney life?

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad you found us! Whew, that’s a big question!! Happy to answer any specifics if you want to shoot us an email, but all of our suggestions and advice are on the videos in this Moving to Orlando playlist. Best of luck to you!!

@TobyGwinn Жыл бұрын

We moved from Richmond, TX (Houston area) to the Orlando area about 2 years ago. We had lived in Houston for 22 years and just wanted a change... what better change than to live near Disney? We like you came to Disney for the first time in 2008 and went every year since that time. Its such a refreshing change to be able to hop over and ride a couple rides and have dinner and then be back in your own home and sleep in your own bed whenever you feel like it. :D

@AlyssaCotten Жыл бұрын

Can y’all do video on how you met friends in Orlando.

@UribeEdi11620 Жыл бұрын

Currently can relate what you have done for you family. I recently moved from California to Oklahoma last Saturday night April 29th

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Hope you are enjoying the move and the new state!

@UribeEdi11620 Жыл бұрын

@@AddictedtotheMouse Much thanks! Much further away from my other home, Disneyland. But another home calls my family to. Walt Disney World.

@bp7151 Жыл бұрын

I have spent the last year converting my job to traveling for work. In hopes of moving back near Disney after 10 years of not being there. I miss the theme parks. The goal is too work from anywhere and live nearby. It has been an adventure. Being able to walk on in anytime was so nice..I miss Disney Quest though.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Best of luck in your move!

@Bungletronics Жыл бұрын

Dan, do you have a video on your sleeve? I’ve noticed over the course of watching your moving to Orlando videos that it was stated and has grown! I’m a big tattoo collector and enthusiast so I was just curious about them, the artists who you went to, etc… probably not much of a video for this channel but I was curious.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

I did a couple videos of two of the sittings at the end of last year. Total of four sessions. The artist’s name is Isaac (Ike) Bills out of Hart and Huntington at Universal CityWalk.

@glittergirlglory4320 Жыл бұрын

I would even encourage her to view to start a community for people with disabilities and get involved in helping with Special Olympics and being athletic coaches to people with disabilities we need people like you

@AgabonAdventures Жыл бұрын

I am 31 right now, live in Texas and my dream is to do what you all have accomplished 🙏 maybe in the future I will sell our house here hopefully and move out there to Florida some how I will make this happen!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you!!

@kevbama5827 5 ай бұрын

We’re about to join you. Leaving my field after 30 years and don’t care about the money. Just tired of where we are for a variety of reasons.

@AddictedtotheMouse 5 ай бұрын

Best of luck to you!

@valerie8401 Жыл бұрын

My dream if retiring near Disney was crushed when we came there and were in the hurricane. Now I have no where that I want to go. Can you give more details on weather issues, the actual move, how you schedule it, prices for insurance and any other expenses in Florida that may not be in other states? I heard it's hard to get homeowners insurance. I'm trying to get my dream back, but the response in Florida during the hurricane changed everything.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

I think we’ve talked about all of that in other videos in this series. Sorry you had a bad experience during the hurricane, what exactly happened during the storm and which hurricane was it that made you change your mind so fast? These were the first two hurricanes that we have ever experienced in FL and they both went far better for us here than we imagined. We had no issues getting insurance for our house.

@lizeckery570 Жыл бұрын

I’m here for the cat 🤣🤣

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@happydisneyteacher7557 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are at peace with your choice. I am blessed to live 25 minutes from Disneyland and going to the parks often let’s you enjoy them in a richer way!

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Totally agree 🤍💛💙

@mandol3928 Жыл бұрын

Is DVC worth it , would you recommend it Pros and Cons?? Did you buy back into it

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Like so many things…it depends. We actually never got totally out. We had two contracts and sold one of them. We still have the other and plan on keeping it. For us, it is 💯 worth it, BUT we Bought resale back when we still got all the benefits and we could easily sell it right now for a profit. We are using the points to go to Aulani over Spring Break and so excited. Not sure buying direct is quite as tempting as it once was, I haven’t run the numbers recently and those points are pretty pricey.

@melissamunoz9281 Жыл бұрын

I have been very interested in a similar situation switching to doing travel for Disney vacations myself!!what advice can you give for doing this? Or quite honestly would you be interested in hiring an employee to help you 😉

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

That’s a big question. I would start by researching agencies that specialize in this space. Most of the ones that I know have applications on their website that you can fill out if you like what you see and want to take the next step. We absolutely love what we do but it’s not for everyone. You’re very much building your own business, working odd hours (especially on “vacation”), and it’s pretty slow growth - so most people start part time while they grow. Best of luck to you!!!

@magicalworldofthrifting Жыл бұрын

How do you keep the Disney magic alive in your children? We moved to Southern California and have been going to Disneyland a lot. My husband and I love it, but my daughter is sick of it.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

That’s a really great question!! To be honest, they don’t care to go nearly as much as we do. They’re exploring other interests as they grow up and that’s totally ok. We do schedule time together for Disney meals and parks every week or two for all of us to do together and they enjoy them while they’re there with us. It’s a good balance 😊

@magicalworldofthrifting Жыл бұрын

@@AddictedtotheMouse Thanks for the response! We are new to the area and don't have a sitter for her so we have to take her. We compromise by only going for a few hours but luckily her BFF just got a pass and now I'm hoping she will want to go more if we bring her friend.

@ronaldhall9701 Жыл бұрын

What is not normal about selling everything you own and quitting your jobs and going to Disney world??

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Exactly 😂

@ashleighelizabeth5916 Жыл бұрын

You aren't hiring are you? LOL I'm wanting to move central Florida myself, and have a good deal of interest in travel planning too.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Lol, I mean, you’re welcome to check out our website for that information

@naimbideiwy5266 Жыл бұрын

So random but, Leslie do you still maintain your nursing license?

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Yes, for now she does

@scottsautomotivecenter5612 Жыл бұрын

Yes move back way to many people here now

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Lol, spoiler…we love it. No way we are leaving. Thank you for the warm welcome though!!!

@tonyyero7231 Жыл бұрын

One thing is moving to Florida, but for WDW! Nuts! It is a Theme Park folks..just a make believe place that is over-priced for most! I Iive here and visit if at all every 10 years if that. Like I said, Florida makes sense but not for any theme park.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Lol, to each their own. Out of curiosity, what would make you move somewhere else?

@annfrost3323 Жыл бұрын

When my children were growing up we lived in Miami and visited Disney often. My daughter was 3 the first time she went to the parks. By the time she was 7 or 8, one night as we were leaving the park, she said, I don't ever want to come here again. She knew every corner, every street, every show, it was boring. It is natural to get other interests as one matures. She is now a teacher in the Northeast. The other kids have also moved away to make their own lives away from the Disney idea.

@Cheezbat Жыл бұрын

I laugh at all of you who literally move to Florida just to be by Disney. It’s not worth it. I’ve been here for over 20 years and crime, traffic, prices have all gone up and houses are everywhere. I wish I could move away since it’s just not worth it….kinda stuck here now with my job and all my family being here though.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

That’s ironic, we don’t understand anyone that chooses to stay in a place they hate and not follow what makes them truly happy. I guess we all make our own decisions and live with them. We actually really love it here. At any rate, thanks for watching!

@davidmariarivas Жыл бұрын

This is awesome!!! If you know anyone who needs a Refinance or needs to get pre-approved I can help with mortgages.

@dianedavis7452 Жыл бұрын

Seeing this just lets me know that I have seriously failed in my life.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Hope that’s not true

@supermariobrosherrmann3570 Жыл бұрын

Do you home school your children

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

@quantumquestions5849 Жыл бұрын

I'm originally from Florida and everyone I know is ready to leave because of how ridiculous it is just to get to and from work everyday. It's not peaceful at all anymore because of the northerners moving in we were used to it during the winter but now we never get a break from it. I will not move but lots and lots of original folks are the ones that made Florida so great. You all will get tired of being in 2 hour traffic going and coming back to do almost anything. It's going to get ugly here too. Because of people having to fear the places they actually came from and just fixing the places they came from to be better.

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn’t you leave if you hate it here so much? The whole point of this series is to follow your dreams and intentionally live where you love. For us that is here. We know that’s not for everyone and we aren’t trying to convince anyone that Florida is for them. We are never in 2 hour traffic and we love the people we have met here. If you hate a place, regardless of the reason or where that place is, maybe you should find a place that makes you happy

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

@@katiegarland8235 hope you find happiness soon!

@quantumquestions5849 Жыл бұрын

I will Stay where I am from. Why did you leave your home to cone to mine? I don't hate My natural place of birth. You hate yours go back

@AddictedtotheMouse Жыл бұрын

@@quantumquestions5849 we love it here and it is now our home. Why would I ever go back? Despite unwelcoming people like you, most everyone we met here have been awesome. Contrary to what you think, any US citizen has the right to move wherever they choose to and find happiness there. I hope you can find that for yourself

@lainel377 Жыл бұрын

Lol. News flash...pretty much every major city has traffic, and people aren't moving because they fear the city they're moving from. They're moving because they aren't location dependent anymore and they like what Orlando (or insert any city that people move to) has to offer. Locals almost always complain about growth.