One Year of Living in Orlando, Florida! Pros, Cons and Answering Your Questions!

[@rami9712]

Great review of your year. We just passed our year, and we love it. Very similar feelings as to you guys with everything. The experiences changed and the theme parks have become much more relaxing when we are not in a rush.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Congrats! It’s a great place to be! ☀️

[@kevinsquires5739]

Just discovered your channel. Great content! We’ve lived here in Clermont for 11 years and absolutely love it!

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching, Kevin! Glad to hear it!

[@mzultrainstinct2198]

I remember when you both moved around the same time my fiance and I moved to Orlando. While it's so hard being without my family in New Jersey it does take a big weight off our shoulders that visiting the parks now is so much more relaxed and we don't ever need to rush or put off planning to vacation to the parks. And even better now we get to visit them with our daughter who is nearing 8 months and loves all the theme parks. We are where we belong, its just taking me alot more time becoming comfortable being away from my family.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

That’s totally understandable! It’s a major change in your life, but we hope you’re enjoying it so far!

[@mzultrainstinct2198]

@@MattAndAlexVlogs I am. There's a sense of belonging here for me. Especially when I'm at the parks. I never really felt that back home and I don't really want to lose that feeling.

[@ct1443]

So funny, we were trying to figure out how to get our cats down there when we move and I got 2 of those playpen types things. Glad to hear they worked for you guys!

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

It was great! Gave him plenty of room and he still uses it to this day

[@SMarch209]

Selfishly I wish you would come back north but it’s fun to visit as often as possible (one of these days I’ll actually make it to your house!). Omg Hi Bunny! True VIP of the video 😍

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

The true star 😂

[@knick0820]

Love this. We're planning on moving down in about two years. We also have cats, so that spray and carrier recommendation would be lovely. Cheers❤🎉

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Best of luck to you! It’s the best decision we’ve ever made

[@RTLife]

What Suburb are you in? I found 2 solid spots in Windermere for pizza. One is spot on Long Island pizza & other is coal fired type.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

We’re not too far from there. What are the spots?

[@RTLife]

@@MattAndAlexVlogs Stromboli's New York Pizzeria < That's the one I go to when I miss my hometown NY pizza. Pizza 14 < when I want to mix things up

[@emptybuddha5308]

Why r u in a dark room in sunny FL? Anyway, can u talk about your experience with home insurance, everyday life, car insurance, picking your home, etc.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Filmed this at night! We have videos out about our home build process, feel free to check those out if you wish. Maybe we’ll do a part 2 to this to dive a little deeper into some of what you mentioned.

[@musikmakerfan]

I heard the leaves change in the fall in Orlando too? 4:10

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Slightly, but nothing like up north.

[@amusementevents4087]

I’m from metro detroit and I do worry about the food hahahaha I love my Detroit pizza. But I plan on moving to Orlando and I’m ready!

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Best of luck to you!!

[@DisneyMomLife]

Loved hearing about all of your updates ☺️☺️

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks, KJ!

[@angelaaaa224]

Hello, thanks for sharing your experience. My family and I planning to relocate to Orlando by end of this month, but I still have lots of concerns regarding finding jobs that covers those high cost of living there, what do you think about job market in Orlando? And do you think that is it is the right move for someone to go there without a job lined up? Thanks

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching! The job market depends on what your line of work is. There’s a lot of opportunities in healthcare, education and tech right now. You’ll have to decide what is best for you and your family in terms of when to move/having a job lined up. Good luck!

[@memomaxx]

All low paying jobs!

[@chefsains1]

What city name you stay… how’s the rating Schooll? Thank you

[@parksandrecreationUSA]

Hey guys good video, congrats and good luck. I'm traveling this spring to visit Orlando area. Me and my wife want to move down there. My question is, I know you guys have not kids yet, we have a 3 years old baby and we're looking for the good elementary schools? We are bouth from NYC area and we love the warm weather, the reason to move.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching! I would do your own research, but Seminole and Orange County have two of the better public school districts in the area. It all depends on where exactly you want to live, as Seminole County could be pretty far away from certain things within Orlando.

[@crod6431]

What type of remote jobs are available? What about the cost of living compared to New York and New Jersey? Salary, Real Estate, Groceries, Utilities, Insurance, etc.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

The types of remote jobs vary by industry. I would suggest searching for remote work in your particular industry to see if that would be an option. As for the rest, it all depends on where you end up living within central Florida/Orlando. Certain areas are more pricey than others, so when it comes to home prices/taxes, it’s all relative to where you choose to live. Given the current state of the country and inflation, cost of living is up across the board. Groceries and what not are just as expensive here as they are back where we’re from.

[@crod6431]

@MattAndAlexVlogs Thanks. Did you guys get remote jobs after you moved or before? Some companies pay differently according to the state. If you had jobs before and decided to move, did your salaries change? Overall, are you doing better financially in Florida with no state tax and other cost of living decreases compared to New York?

[@amusementevents4087]

Cedar fair counts your visits on the app. For Disney being so big surprised they don’t have that feature 😅

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

That would be cool if they did!

[@AzKarma2010]

I love your content… you are some of the last Disney Vloggers I watch. But NOTHING will ever bring me or my money to Florida right now. I will continue to support you 2 and the others that are brave enough to live in that “state”.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching, appreciate the support 👍🏻

[@kay22100]

It’s the best state!

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Sure is!

[@caryconrady9588]

What town/community did you end up going with?

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

We built with Dream Finders Homes. Out of privacy, we don’t share the exact town that we purchased in. Thanks for watching!

[@matthewmauro116]

I feel like anyone moving to ORLANDO is because of Disney.... Not saying that is good or bad, it just is... I am having a family and I immediately thought, "I should buy something in Orlando" only because I'm thinking of my children... Other than that if you don't have children I don't know of it makes that's much sense unless you are buying to Airbnb

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

That’s obviously a huge draw to the area, but definitely wasn’t the only reason we moved here. Plenty to do in Central FL outside of Disney!

[@kathys1285]

False 👎🏻 you couldn’t be farther from the truth I know a lot of people that moved to Florida for many different reasons one for health reasons two cheaper living options three employment opportunities so no it’s not all about Disney and everyone I’ve talked to could give a rats ass about Disney one told me will never ever set foot in there way too expensive

[@tonybrown5885]

Hello. Just discovered your channel unsubscribe after watching only half the video so far.. every time I try to finish, I get bothered by something or someone.. I absolutely love how you engage with answering the questions from your subscribers.. I have a wife and four expensive girls. LOL my wife and I are planning on moving to Orlando next year but to be completely honest, its pretty intimidating.. all I keep hearing from other people is how expensive it is and that alongside the worry of hurricanes will make me regret it.. I know you probably have already addressed this and one of your videos which I will continue to watch several, but can you please tell me if it's really as expensive as everyone is saying and is there a huge concern about the hurricanes. I know that Florida does get them but is it so bad to wear it's not worth moving.. my wife and I currently run a in-home daycare and we obviously know moving to another state we will have to start over.. alongside the daycare, I do gig apps on the side such as doordash, uber and lyft.. I know you don't know me, but judging from that small info, what will be your thoughts on this intimidating but exciting decision for my family and I.. any advice is appreciated. Banks in advance

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! It’s definitely gotten more expensive than it was a few years ago, but it’s hard to determine what expensive means to you, as that’s solely based on your budget, etc. hurricanes are not a huge concern, as central FL rarely sees anything major. If you were to move closer to the water, then that would be a bigger concern. We wish you the best on whatever decision you make!

[@TheFilmSpace1]

13 months for us!! We haven’t been to the beach either 😂 it’s ok. Maybe Anna Marie or coco I heard were good

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Anna Maria is supposedly beautiful! Definitely on our to-do list!

[@jennstx9699]

My one year here in Orlando is this month - it does pass very fast! I am curious what 2 pizza places here you like? I haven’t found a place I absolutely love yet! 🍕

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

That’s great! Mamarita’s in Groveland is excellent. Calabria (Clermont) is very good as well, as is Pizza Bruno (College Park). Still on the hunt for some more 🍕

[@jennstx9699]

Thanks!! I added them to my list! 😊

[@MrBcsack]

Stone Fired in Edgewood - best in Orlando 🍕

[@Zinberry]

There are "work from home" education jobs in Florida? I'm intrigued.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

There are, but also check out of state companies that are remote!

[@kay22100]

I’m from Jax, FL. Currently in Charlotte, NC. We are thinking about moving to Orlando April 2025. Did you al find jobs before moving down?

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

I (Matt) work remotely, so I kept my same job and Alex found a new job once we moved down. Best of luck!

[@kay22100]

@@MattAndAlexVlogs Thank you!

[@SantanaB-tk4ek]

If you’re from Jax and been in North Carolina(which I lived). I can say it’s only good to visit but not move permanently. It’s not really a culture for anyone to thrive in. It’s mainly just service industry jobs that are retail and restaurants. It’s not any substance or entertainment besides downtown Orlando which you can easily get lost in because it’s not too many cultural options for different types of entertainment. If you go check out a few pros and cons video about Orlando, most are pretty factual. Good luck!

[@lilibethmena8745]

Love this video.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching!

[@demi-minwi3063]

I’m live dream finders and we using them deformed our home we was thinking about lennar

[@audioviewz6878]

awesome review

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching!

[@PS-1-2]

•Background noise (music) •None talk about MEDICAL •No one talks about Flood/Hurricane Insurances 😊 •Bugs/Snakes/Gators/ETs etc ?😮😅

[@alicitaakatata]

Do you have your kids in public school? If so, do you like it?

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

We currently don’t have any kids, but the school system and where you’ll send your kids is definitely something that requires a lot of research.

[@alicitaakatata]

yes definitely. I don't have kids myself but I am paranoid lol @@MattAndAlexVlogs

[@tp6558]

I appreciate your video but it's hard to listen to because the background is too loud relative to your voices. If I increase the volume, the background noise also becomes louder making it hard to hear what you're saying.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Sorry about that

[@djpak1]

Dude looks like a young Steve Carrell.

[@TheeCookingChannel]

The worst pizza places are in Fl. I also noticed that trend in multiple Fl cities. They need some Italian fellas

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

You would think with as many people from the Tri-State area down here, there would be better pizza and Italian food 😂

[@MrOrlandobob2]

Clermont is beautiful

[@demi-minwi3063]

Everything lake nona was priced out

[@MrOrlandobob2]

' Rolling Hills of Clermont "'

[@star_platinum2821]

You can't even explain how hot it is, you have to experience it, just think sitting under a magnifying glass

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

😂😂 Literally!

[@Demarco-tr5zf]

Maybe we will move there someday great video 👍🏿

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Thanks for watching! Good luck!

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that Matt is an Aquarius and Alex is a Pisces.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Nope! Matt - Leo Alex - Libra

[@larryneiberheim592]

Orlando has great pizza

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Found a couple of decent spots, but doesn’t compare to what we’re used to at all, unfortunately

[@disneynut02]

You were very hard to listen to, you apologized up front about the audio and then you added music over top of your dialogue, we had to turn it off 😢

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

Sorry to hear that

[@DominicToretto-nf4xn]

Bruh it’s rlly not even bad 💀

[@TalytaB]

I didnt turn off, I put on captions

[@christiananthonyf]

Not even bad 😂 ppl these days

[@andrerodriguez9741]

I really really dont speak english at all and I can totally understand this guy

[@GokPlusPlus]

Music is too loud/overpowering the speech.

[@HastyClip]

Pie-fection pizza is above all else. Thank me later.

[@MattAndAlexVlogs]

We’ll have to try it!

[@azar3324]

Why the background music?

[@TalytaB]

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