Do people live on Disney property?

The exclusive community on Disney property is tucked away near Magic Kingdom. Did you know you can live in Walt Disney World? No, not in one of its four theme parks, but in the Golden Oak neighborhood on Disney property.



Yes, people actually live on Walt Disney World property in Florida within an exclusive residential community called Golden Oak. Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Golden Oak features multi-million dollar custom homes (ranging from $5M to $20M+) across several themed neighborhoods like Carolwood and Marceline. Residents are "on-property," located just a few miles from the Magic Kingdom, and enjoy private concierge services, a dedicated clubhouse, and exclusive transportation to the parks. There is also the older town of Celebration, Florida, which was originally developed by Disney, but it is no longer owned by the company and sits just outside the formal resort gates. In 2026, living at Golden Oak remains the ultimate "Disney Lifestyle" status symbol, offering residents the ability to see the nightly fireworks from their own backyards and receive VIP treatment at the resort's world-class dining and golf facilities.

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(Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Orlando.) Golden Oak is the only residential space actually on Disney property. It even has its own designation on mailing addresses: Golden Oak, FL. Also in the neighborhood is Orlando's five-star hotel, the Four Seasons.

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The housing community is located right on the Walt Disney World resort property in Orlando, Florida. It won't be a cheap buy though. There are 15 homes available ranging from $2.1 million and $5 million. That is the price of living in the happiest place on Earth!

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Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort is an upscale residential community within the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. It was designed by Walt Disney Imagineering and is owned and operated by a newly formed Disney subsidiary, Golden Oak Realty within Disney Signature Experiences.

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Walt Disney World Affordable Housing: Planned Opening in 2026. In 2022, we first told you about our plans at Walt Disney World to contribute nearly 80 acres of our property to create a new affordable housing development for our community.

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With all of the great options in the Disney Resorts Collection, you're sure to find one—or more than one—that fits you. From theme to budget, you have a world of amazing options to consider. You're not just choosing a place to sleep at night—you're choosing your home for the duration of your Walt Disney World vacation.

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If budget is a priority, the Family Suites at Disney's All-Star Music Resort and Disney's Art of Animation Resort are affordable options for parties of up to 6 Guests.

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Most people who go to the Walt Disney World Resort are not rich. On average, a family of four will spend $5,240 for their Disney World vacation. This includes their meals, a 4-night hotel stay, and 4 days' worth of theme park tickets.

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Couples should expect to spend a minimum of $700 if staying on Disney property for one night and visiting the parks for one day. For three-night stays (and two theme park days), costs inflate to a minimum of $1,800.

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Does Disney have its own police? No. The quasi-governmental Reedy Creek Improvement District (RCID), which encompasses all Walt Disney World property and is controlled by Disney, has the power to create a law enforcement function, but it chose not to do so.

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In addition to paying all state, local and district taxes, Walt Disney World Resort also donated land and financed a number of public infrastructure projects in the local community, which have benefited Central Floridians without burdening them with additional taxes for development and municipal services.

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Disney owns about 25,000 acres of land in Florida, which is approximately 39 square miles.

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Celebration is a concept town, based on Walt Disney's dream to build a 'perfect' settlement; he died before the dream was realised, but the town was built by the company who now own and run the Disney franchise. It opened in 1994. Driving through the houses to get to the shopping area and lake is a surreal experience.

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Each Golden Oak Resident Pass1 includes One Disney Platinum Plus Pass and, separately, five additional One-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper® Plus Option. Each household may purchase, through Resident Services, up to five (5) additional Golden Oak Resident Passes per household each year for three years.

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