Summary
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort is a 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 Disney subsidiary, Golden Oak Realty, within Disney Signature Experiences. The first phase of development is located southeast of the Magic Kingdom Park in Bay Lake. The area was named to pay homage to Walt Disney's Golden Oak Ranch in California.[1] The first few home sites were available for purchase in late 2010 and completed in late 2011.[2] Later on, a Four Seasons resort was opened north of the property with the company purchasing several properties to serve in its "private residences" initiative on the WDW property.
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange |
| City | Lake Buena Vista |
| Website | disneygoldenoak |
Many residents of this community choose Disney film themes for their interior designs.[3] Wall Street Journal covered the neighborhood in early 2023, stating that "the approximately 300 homes in Golden Oak range from the low millions to nearly $20 million, and many are overflowing with Disney collectibles and elaborately themed rooms".[3]
Overview edit
The Golden Oak community was announced on June 23, 2010, through the official Disney Parks Blog. The community includes multiple lakes, a small river, and a clubhouse designed in the style of an Italian villa. The clubhouse[4] offers a game room, a restaurant and a pool for residents' use. It also hosts many of the community's social gatherings.
The locations of some homes within the community allow residents to see and hear the nightly fireworks from the nearby Magic Kingdom theme park.
Neighborhoods edit
Golden Oak has several neighborhoods dedicated to different eras of architecture.
Kimball Trace edit
This neighborhood's theme is based on Tuscan architecture, with houses ranging in size between 3,000 sq ft (280 m2) and 5,000 sq ft (460 m2).[5] The neighborhood is named after animator and member of Disney's Nine Old Men, Ward Kimball.[6]
Silverbrook edit
This neighborhood was named after Walt Disney's first animation studio. Houses here range from 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) to 7,000 sq ft (650 m2).[7]
Carolwood edit
Carolwood is located at the northernmost part of the development. The largest houses are located here. It was part of an old golf course.[8]
The name Carolwood is taken from Walt Disney's private railroad, which was built before Disneyland and its perimeter railroad opened in 1955.
Marceline edit
Marceline includes two parks, as well as houses ranging between 3,800 sq ft (350 m2) and 6,000 sq ft (560 m2).[9] The neighborhood is named after Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri.[10]
Kingswell edit
Named after the street in Los Angeles where Walt and Roy Disney started their animation studio in 1923, this neighborhood has houses that range from approximately 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) to 7,000 sq ft (650 m2). The initial home sites have 0.5-acre (0.20 ha) lots.[11]
Symphony Grove edit
The name of this neighborhood is a homage to Silly Symphonies, Walt Disney's animated short-film classics. Homesites are approximately 0.25-acre (0.10 ha) in size, with homes anticipated to range in size between 3,600 sq ft (330 m2) and 4,900 sq ft (460 m2).[12]
Notable residents edit
- H. Lee Scott, former CEO of Walmart[13]
- Brook Lopez, NBA player - currently of the Milwaukee Bucks [14]
See also edit
- Celebration, Florida – a concept resort living community near the Walt Disney World resort also developed by The Walt Disney Company
- Seaside, Florida – a concept new urbanism resort living community in Walton County
- Val d'Europe – located around 35 km (22 mi) to the east of Paris, near Disneyland Paris. Val d'Europe was built in conjunction with The Walt Disney Company
- New urbanism
- Storyliving by Disney
References edit
- ^ Nadine Jolie Courtney (March 6, 2014). "Disney Golden Oak: How the rich do Disney World". Fox News. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ^ "Disney to build luxury homes on property". Archived from the original on 28 September 2011.
- ^ a b Schwan, Jodi (2023-05-12). "Sioux Falls developer's Disney-inspired house featured in Wall Street Journal". SiouxFalls.Business. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ "Summerhouse Private Clubhouse". disneygoldenoak.com. Disney.
- ^ Pennell, Julie (April 11, 2016). "Living at Disney World: Here's how you can do it!". TODAY. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ^ "Kimball Trace - Golden Oak at Walt Disney World". Realty in Orlando. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Silverbrook Neighborhood - Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort".
- ^ "Carolwood Neighborhood - Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort".
- ^ "Marceline Neighborhood - Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort".
- ^ Smith, Alissa (February 8, 2016). "You can still make Walt Disney World your home at Disney's Golden Oak". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
- ^ Pedicini, Sandra (April 29, 2016). "Disney World's Golden Oak announces latest neighborhood". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 2017-11-17.
- ^ "Symphony Grove & The Cottages | Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort". www.disneygoldenoak.com.
- ^ Pedicini, Sandra. "Disney World's Golden Oak neighborhood draws more permanent residents". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ "Lakers' Brook Lopez has a house on Walt Disney World Resort property, but here's the bummer". Los Angeles Times. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
External links edit
- Official website
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