Disney World’s Theme Parks Are Emerging as a Prime Location for Remote Workers

Coffee shops, restaurants, and co-working spaces have been the go-to for remote workers craving a change of scenery from their home offices. Now, it seems an increasing amount of people are opting to work remotely from Disney World theme parks.

Writers, tech workers, and social media professionals are among those choosing to work from Orlando and are sharing their experiences online.

Remote workers have taken to platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit to share firsthand accounts of their experiences, offering tips on ideal work locations, navigating the parks, and managing their schedules effectively.

Techie Matt Richardson (Matthungryagain on TikTok) said in his post on TikTok, “It’s such a good way to balance a full-time career while having tons of fun.”

He said, “I fly from Cleveland to Orlando on Saturday morning. I rent a car, then usually stay at a place like the Sheraton Vistana Resort, which operates like a resort but has apartment-style housing complete with a full kitchen and in-unit laundry. It usually costs less than a Disney World value resort and it’s only a 10-minute drive from Walt Disney World.”

According to AJ Wolfe, the owner of Disney Food Blog, there has been an evident rise in remote workers choosing Disney World as their workspace since the parks reopened in late 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to close.

Wolfe suggested that this trend likely mirrors the mix of traditional work environments with leisure time brought about by the pandemic. She said, “I think people are adopting and looking to adopt a situation where they can work at the same time they’re experiencing something they enjoy.”

“People want to move to Orlando, they want to feel like they live in Disney World,” she added. “You’re closer to the place that makes you happy, and you can access it much more quickly when you’re done working.”

Although Disney World’s setup might not be a good fit for all professions, it has been a source of inspiration for some.

Last summer, Jenna Clark wrote a piece for Business Insider highlighting that the parks were ideal for her job as a writer, as the lively atmosphere of the many people helped her research and generate new story ideas.

On the flip side, one issue for her was the limited indoor seating. “If you’re wanting to sit and work in air conditioning, have a couple of dollars handy just in case you need to purchase something,” she wrote.