As a kid roaming the parks of Disney World, did you ever wish that you could live in Cinderella’s castle or in Pandora’s Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom? Well, you still can’t live there, but you can live on Disney property within the Walt Disney World Resort in a secluded and enchanting Disney neighborhood. Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort is a residential community designed by Walt Disney Imagineering and is owned and operated by Golden Oak Realty. The community is made up of seven neighborhoods each encompassing their own style and architecture, with many references to European and Caribbean styles. Home prices start from the mid $2 millions.
Each neighborhood has a distinct theme and characteristics that emphasizes the architectural styles, lots sizes, landscaping and location. Kimball Trace for an example is a Tuscan-inspired village with a collection of courtyard homes with an emphasis on privacy with lush landscaping, and range in lot size between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet. The Cottages at Symphony Grove on the opposite spectrum are custom-designed cottages that range in lot size between 1,800 and 3,800 square feet. If living on Disney property isn’t incentive enough to grab your attention, then the amenities and services associated with the Golden Oak Club will do the job.
As a Golden Oak Club Member, members receive services and perks specific to neighborhood residents. Some of which: access to the Summerhouse, a private clubhouse hosting restaurants, fitness facilities with private training area, heated outdoor pool, and family room with game area. Not only do residents have access to the clubhouse, but also to select amenities at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. A few highlights include, but are not limited to: golf and tennis, restaurants, and a full service spa.
And if that didn’t convince you, all residents receive a Golden Oak Member Pass which includes one Disney Platinum Plus Pass and, separately, five additional One-Day Theme Park Tickets, with the benefit to book Disney FastPasses up to sixty days in advance. Benefits that a typical Disney enthusiast would not usually be offered. This is the neighborhood your child self always dreamed of, and your adult self will never forget.
