Golden Oak at Disney
Just recently I made a trip to a place that is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity… your chance to actually live on Disney property!
As legend goes, a young Walt Disney would lie underneath the expansive branches of his ‘dreaming tree‘ in Missouri. It was here that Walt developed his passion for storytelling and it was also the birth place for some of the worlds most beloved Disney characters.
Many years later, Disney’s scenic Placerita Canyon ranch served as the backdrop for segments of The Mickey Mouse Club TV show. The reserve of more than 900 acres was purchased by Disney in 1959 to serve as a quiet vista for TV and movie productions. Walt and his family also spent time relaxing and playing on the ranch. What was the name of this ranch?
Golden Oak, in honor of a storied tree there which was said to have had actual golden nuggets found at its base in 1842.
Golden Oak at Disney, Florida is going to be a magical place with a unique address (Golden Oak, Florida) that comes with exclusive access and privilege. The community will eventually include some 450 homesites on 980 acres within the Walt Disney World resort situated near Bay Lake.
Walt Disney Imagineering handled the master planning for Golden Oak in conjunction with aclaimed design firms. Great efforts were taken to provide areas of sanctuary within the community to provide homes to the native songbirds, osprey and wood storks.
Golden Oak will initially be divided into 3 arranged neighborhoods. Each one designed to complement the Golden Oak community and the names include Carolwood, Silverbrook and Kimball Trace. Within these three neighborhoods are 81 homesites. Kimble Trace – “The Village”, has 37 1/4 acre lots and prices will range from $1.5M to $2M in this area. Over at Silverbrook are 19 “Estate” homesites featuring 1/2 acre lots at a price range of $2M to $3.5M while Carolwood sees 25 “Grand Estate” homesites with approximately 3/4 acre each. Prices here will begin in the $3.5M range.
Luxury Homes
Here are some of the proposed home styles that will be available to build at Golden Oak:
A Special Kind of Disney:
An abundance of pleasures and pastimes will be yours at Golden Oak. There’s nothing quite like a day in the theme parks at Walt Disney World® Resort but adding an even more magical dimension to your Disney experience will be the privileges created expressly for families at Golden Oak:
- Private VIP transportation
- A suite of in-park benefits
- Access to select special-event tickets
- Community-hosted activities throughout the year
Your Golden Oak Concierge
There’s something rather delightful about being able to hand over your “Want To’s” and “Must Do’s” to someone who can orchestrate them into “Well Done’s.” And here, that special someone is your Golden Oak Concierge, just a call or click away. It will be their pleasure to take care of such arrangements as:
- Move-in services
- Travel and private transportation
- Disney parks and special-event tickets
- Golf tee-times
- Dinner reservations
- Private VIP tours
- At-home dinners and parties
- Holiday home decorating
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Pre-arrival and post-departure home maintenance services
Summerhouse Private Clubhouse
Summerhouse, a Private Proposed Clubhouse
A destination experience close to home, the Summerhouse is envisioned to be a casually elegant gathering place for families and friends. Imagine the possibilities for finding your ideal blend of social, leisure and quality time enjoying:
- Fine dining
- A spacious veranda, the perfect spot for sipping refreshments
- State-of-the-art fitness facility
- Yoga studio or workout area
- Culinary adventures, such as guest chef appearances and wine tastings
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort
Also to be located at Golden Oak is a proposed 445-room Four Seasons hotel. Residents of Golden Oak will have access to select amenities at the proposed Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort including:
- An 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio
- Superlative restaurants
- Facilities for private events
- A tranquil spa, offering a complete array of services, for body, mind and soul
Here’s a clip from local news about the new community:
Here’s a short video I made on my visit… it’s short as Disney won’t allow us to show too much just yet!
What is the first step?
Get on the list! The first step is to get on the Priority Reservation List. A limited amount of home sites are being released in 2010 so timing is everything. 25 deposits have already been placed since the opening announcement a couple of months ago and your place will be secured upon receipt of a fully executed Lot Release Priority Agreement and a refundable $25,000 deposit. If you are interested then Florida Leisure Vacation Homes and it’s sister real estate company, Total Real Estate Solutions will be pleased to assist in lot and builder selection. Do note, however, vacation rentals are not allowed in the community but long term lets are permitted.
