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Old 06-24-2010, 03:33 AM   #1
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For those who ever wanted to live in Disney World

Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort
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I heard about this on the news today.
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Old 06-24-2010, 03:58 AM   #2
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Yup sounds like a great idea--who can afford it?
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Old 06-24-2010, 06:26 AM   #3
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Looks beautiful, but I still want to live above the shops on Main st.
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Old 06-24-2010, 08:03 AM   #4
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I could handle that, yep, yep.
It's a "tad" our of our price range, but I would adore the perks.
The husband was talking to a guy about this while we were on a boat trip from the Poly to somewhere a year or so ago- I think we took a boat from Poly to Wilderness or Wilderness to Poly.... The guy knew someone who had either bought a plot to develop, or was going to buy. Big, big money for sure.

I couldn't fathom it.
I think I would wake up and say "pinch me" everyday...lol.
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I don't know what to say except...wow.
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I so need to start playing the lotto!!! All is takes is $1.00 and a dream - right??
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how much did they want for the property?
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found the answer, 1.5-8million!!!!
ya, i think that's out of my price range
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1.8 to 5 million homes!??!

Sounds great living in WDW, but for the price I can visit frequently and avoid the Florida Summers!!
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Old 06-24-2010, 09:11 AM   #10
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I so need to start playing the lotto!!! All is takes is $1.00 and a dream - right??
I so agree but i think it would have to be mega millions or power ball lol
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HERE's to hoping I hit the winning slots in vegas lol

I sooo want to live there!
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I found my dream home!
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well i guess i better start saving now !!! loL!

* if anybody here is actually rich enough to buy 1 of these homes can you please invite me to your housewarming!!!
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That looks amazing! I wonder if any of the owners will be in the business of renting their homes as well...or maybe that would be against contract? Wow!
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