Moving from a different state to live my dream

[Lowe2348]

Hello,

My name is Lauren and I'm currently 20. Since I've been little it has been my dream to work at Walt Disney World. After my 21st birthday next year I will be moving down to Florida to peruse this dream. I've currently applied to my local Disney store as a second job so I have a little bit of a foot in the door. I have a few questions for people who live near the park or Disney cast members.

What would a good place be to live that won't cost me an arm and a leg? I just need a plain 1 bedroom apartment or should I look into getting a roommate? Are there any parts nearby that aren't like a major city? I'm a country girl, currently i live in an extremely small town in upstate New York. So I'm looking for something that won't exactly be overwhelming.

How hard is it to get a full time job at Disney world? I was looking at either working on a bakery or a tour guide. I know, very different haha. But honestly I'd be happy picking up trash. I just want to know if ill need to find a full time job around there first before asking for one at Disney or what.

I know this is a lot so any feedback at all would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!

 

[Hakunamatata]

I would recommend having a full time job lined up before moving down. My understanding is the job market is pretty tight and rent is high.

 

[mkt]

Orlando's gotten expensive. Have a full time job lined up first, and make a budget you can stick to.

Since you're so young, I suggest stay at home a bit longer and finish your degree. Orlando is FULL of entry level work that pays poorly - at least have a degree lined up when you realize that you need more to live on and begin to search for a non-Disney job.

 

[AVGuy]

I'll second mkt! My family and I are moving to Orlando (I start at WDW in December). Rental market is insanely expensive.

 

[Amy1115]

Hi Lauren! That's so exciting! My boyfriend and I just moved here last month for the same reason and so far it's been great! If you're looking for a somewhat quieter place that's not far from Disney I would look into Clermont. It's got tons of restaurants and shopping but it's definitely not a big city. Plus it's very safe and only about 30 mins to Disney. Good luck!

 

[disneydreamer86]

Any updates? I'm planning on moving down in about 6mths. So I am curious how difficult it is? I am also going to be looking for at least one roommate.