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Good thread relevant to my interests.
When Val & I moved to FL last year, our criteria was to be within x minutes of the parks. Of course, we are retired and don't have to worry about school age children or work. We also wanted to avoid "tourist" areas (think 192) and neighborhoods that have a lot of short-term rentals. After a while we noticed that I-4 in the Disney area can be a real problem during typical rush hours.I know this thread is 5 years old now but it has been a great help. As of this July, I'm transferring with my company to our Winter Haven office and am looking for a home. As I am stressing about which area to live, my family and friends asked me, "What do your Dis friends say?" Lol! I remembered this thread and read through it. Lots of great advice! I will certainly miss my family and friends in MD but I think this will be a great move for me. I am looking at the Auburndale area so I won't be too far from work or the parks and still have decent schools. If anyone has advice on a different area, I'll take any and all advice I can get. Three months to pack up your life, choose a new home, and move away to start a new job (same company, different job) isn't a lot of time.
Solid advice Jeff - thanks! I looked at the mileage and it didn't look bad (just over 30 min) but then when I saw it with traffic (I-4), it was well over an hour! I will have to look into alternative routes or times if I end up in Auburndale, I guess. I'm looking forward to catching up with you and Val once I'm all unpacked. Thanks!!When Val & I moved to FL last year, our criteria was to be within x minutes of the parks. Of course, we are retired and don't have to worry about school age children or work. We also wanted to avoid "tourist" areas (think 192) and neighborhoods that have a lot of short-term rentals. After a while we noticed that I-4 in the Disney area can be a real problem during typical rush hours.
I looked at Auburndale on the FL map though and think you'll probably be fine there. When heading for the parks, just plan on getting off at the World Drive entrance rather than driving further up to the Epcot Center Drive exit off of I-4. That should get you out of the traffic soonest.
Good luck with your move and we look forward to catching up with you down here!