Originally known as part of Mosquito County, Orange County was not considered its own entity until 1845, named in honor of the abundance of citrus that grew in the area. Citrus was the main industry in Citrus County; reaching its peak in the 1970's, the citrus industry covered well over 80,000 acres of the county. However, a majority of the groves in the area soon fell prey to the freezes in the early 1980's, making the citrus industry second to the tourist industry. Walt Elias Disney, creator of the magnificent Disneyland in Anaheim California, never believed that there would be another Disneyland. When the realization came that there just wasn't enough land to fulfill his dream of a theme park that "e;would never be completed -- as long as there is imagination in the world"e; he secretly began to purchase land in the Orange County, Florida area in the year of 1964. Unfortunately, Walt Disney died in 1966 and was unable to see what had become of the secret land purchases in Florida. Walt's Brother Roy took over the company and began the construction of Walt Disney World. Roy Disney retired shortly after the opening of Walt Disney World and Card Walker took over the company up until 1984. Walker did nothing to entice the life of Walt Disney World during the time that he was in charge, other than turn both parks into nothing more than a museum to the life and times of Walt Elias Disney. Once Walker had stepped down, many changes took place, ultimately leading to Roy Disney's son, Roy Disney, becoming the Vice-Chairman of the Walt Disney Company and bringing these two amazing theme parks back to life!

Today Orange County is home to cities such as, Alafaya, Apopka, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Christmas, Doctor Phillips, Eatonville, Edgewood, Hunter's Creek, Lake Buena Vista, Maitland, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Tangerine, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Zellwood. In addition to these beautiful communities, Orange County is the home to a multitude of theme parks! The Magic Kingdom, being the most popular and the "e;happiest place on earth"e;, is full of family fun for all ages, bringing out the inner child in all of us! Epcot is located within the borders of Walt Disney World and is themed as a sort of world's fair, focusing on upcoming technologies. Hollywood Studios, also located in Walt Disney World is like a stroll through your Hollywood dreams with attractions all geared towards the movie scene. Disney's Animal Kingdom takes you through winding paths of tropical forest with animal attractions at every turn; enjoying lunch at the famed Rainforest Cafe is nothing more than another day at the Animal Kingdom. Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and River Country are all themed water parks located within the boundaries of Walt Disney World, each with its own theme, each with its own adventure! Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure is a real live working studio, chocked full of thrill rides, shows and attractions! And lest we not forget SeaWorld! SeaWorld provides an entire day of thrill rides, aquariums, water life shows and being soaked to the skin! There is always something to do in Orange County.

Real Estate options are in abundance in Orange County, offering everything from luxury estates to land lot purchases. Lake Bueno Vista, Florida offers a variety of single-family homes that sit just on the edge of the Walt Disney World boundaries. For that small ol' Florida Charm, relocating to Christmas, Florida with a population of just barely 2,000 provides access to the Tosohatchee State Reserve with only a moments drive, allowing residents a up-close view of all that Natural Florida has to offer. Orlando, Florida real estate includes single-family homes, luxury estates, apartments, mobile homes and acreage. Providing homeowners with all the amenities that living within a fast-paced city has to offer! Relocating to Orange County has a little something for everyone!