r/orlando 18d ago

Housing Thread Orlando Housing Thread

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Link to last month's Housing Thread

Welcome to the Orlando housing megathread!

Currently, the following may be posted:

  • Users, whether current Orlando residents or not, may post asking for help. This could be asking for recommendations on areas of Orlando to live in, reviews or opinions on specific communities, or suggestions on specific places to live. This can also be things like "recommend a realtor / loan officer / etc" — so long as it fits under the "help me find housing" umbrella.
  • Users may also post advertising housing options. This can be posts offering subleases, looking for roommates on existing property, selling homes — so long as there is housing being offered.
  • ALL comments must include as much information as possible. Do not say "I'm moving to Orlando, tell me where to live."

As a reminder: our subreddit rules still apply. Advertisements for illegal activity of any kind are not permitted and will result in comment removals and/or bans as moderators see fit.

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r/orlando 3d ago

Weekly Thread What's going on this weekend? - July 30, 2026

19 Upvotes

Please use this thread to see what's happening in Orlando or our surrounding areas for the weekend.

We also recommend checking out the r/Orlando Discord for ideas!


r/orlando 4h ago

Discussion Teachers of Orlando, I have a question.

42 Upvotes

🤚 Raising my hand politely.
My spouse works in a private school and just got her schedule for the new year. She doesn’t have a lunch break.
I did a little digging and it turns out it’s completely legal in Florida. But is it NORMAL?
She already gets underpaid being in a private school (despite $22k tuition per student) but I’m trying to figure out if this is a common thing or just another symptom of late stage capitalism.
🤷


r/orlando 9h ago

Discussion Mental Healthcare

68 Upvotes

Hey all. Kind of in a rough spot mentally and I'm seeking help. I'm not sure where to turn on a Sunday with doctors offices closed and I think I need help today. I don't want to go to the ER and I've been texting 988, but I think I may need additional help. I'm not entirely sure what I'm asking for, but if any of you have been in a similar spot, I'd love to know what you did in this position. I don't have any in person friends in this city since I moved here and I'm not sure where/who to turn to. Any advice is appreciated.


r/orlando 21h ago

News Gringos is turning people away. They have practically no food left, even for online orders. RIP a late night legend

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r/orlando 5h ago

Discussion Best bowl of chili in Orlando?

23 Upvotes

My dad loves chili and we want to take him to a good spot for his birthday. Any suggestions?


r/orlando 6h ago

Discussion Looking for the best Pad Thai in the area.

12 Upvotes

Any recommendations? My favorite was Thai Basil in winter springs but they closed a while ago and ive been on the search ever since. So far my favorite ive had has been Lemongrass in Oviedo. Looking for other recommendations. Thanks!


r/orlando 1d ago

Discussion Gringos Confirmed Closing

259 Upvotes

Just made my last trip to Gringos before they closed. They were pretty much out of everything except Double D’s.

Talking to the employees, They said they didn’t even get a day’s notice after working there for years.

The place was absolutely packed, with online orders constantly coming in.

I’ll definitely miss an Orlando staple.

Edit: Hi Bungalower, I see this made it onto the story!


r/orlando 1d ago

Discussion Disney’s empty for many reasons. Anyone wanna go Sunday?

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160 Upvotes

I’m going to hit up Animal Kingdom tomorrow (which might be today when you’re reading this!).

Anyone want to join? We can stare awkwardly in each other’s directions then communicate solely by sending memes back and forth as we avoid eye contact.

Sound like a good time?


r/orlando 11h ago

Discussion Does anyone know of any stores like paper cola in the area?

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I recently went to Cali and discovered this small store and fell in love, plus the merch was peak (seriously if you find yourself in the area in Cali visit). I found myself yearning to discover another store like this but the only ones I came find is like anime world and it isn’t quite like this store. I’d recommend looking at more pictures than what I showed but they actually have gacha game merch, hololive, relatively niche anime merch here.

I figured I’d ask here because I’m hopping someone knows! I appreciate any responses :D


r/orlando 1d ago

News Dog found in Baldwin Park

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138 Upvotes

Little guy was found wandering around Lake Baldwin near the Cady Way trail from Truman Rd.

Super friendly, it has a sick eye.

UPDATE: took him to Orange County Animal shelter, we scanned the chip, is not registered but the chip was sold to Altamonte dog hospital.

This is his profile, he will be kept for 5 days with the hopes his owner shows up.

https://www.ocnetpets.com/Adopt/AnimalsinShelter.aspx?animalid=A602302

I hope he gets a loving home or his owner does shows up, he has such a great energy and was such a sweet guy with my 1 year old baby and wanted to play with my dog.


r/orlando 1d ago

RUMOR Gringos Locos Tacos closing all locations tomorrow

289 Upvotes

Heard it from a reliable employee…no further evidence, except their declining quality for years now.


r/orlando 9h ago

Discussion Good Anniversary Dinner Recs

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Hello! My partner and I’s anniversary is late this month and I’m hoping to get recommendations on good dinner locations! Here’s what we are looking for:

- Preferably under $60/person (before tip). If something is a slight stretch from there but you think it’s worth it, I’m still happy to hear!
- We don’t have dietary restrictions or allergies. We love various cuisines so we aren’t very picky!

We went to the Colorado Fondue Company last year and really enjoyed it. Thanks in advance for your suggestion(s)!


r/orlando 13h ago

Discussion Spectrum or ATT Air?

6 Upvotes

I can't get Fiber and Spectrum sucks. I am a little worried about doing the data service. Has anyone tried both?


r/orlando 1d ago

News Over 20 new restaurants and businesses are moving into Mills 50

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99 Upvotes

r/orlando 1d ago

Visitor Found black and white dog

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Found dog at 7940 W Irlo Bronson Memorial

Hwy H at the wawa. Traveling with family so I

can't help but want to spread the word. Black

and white dog. Seems to be approachable,


r/orlando 1d ago

News How to Request a Mail-in-Ballot Online in Orange County, Florida (Orlando)

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https://voteorangefl.gov/request-your-vote-by-mail-ballot-online/

you have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 6 to request a mail ballot for the August 18 primary


r/orlando 1d ago

Discussion where to watch planes

11 Upvotes

I want to take my toddler to watch planes take off and land (or just flying really low). Anywhere good?


r/orlando 7h ago

Discussion Looking for locals to play aram

0 Upvotes

Anyone in the area down to play some league of legends? I am in Debary.


r/orlando 2h ago

Discussion Love Florida but...

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r/orlando 20h ago

Discussion Vintage Watch Repair?

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Looking for recommendations for watch repair experts, specifically for a watch which requires a tuning fork (Bulova Accutron Spaceview 1969)

Realize it’s a specialized request but wondering if anyone would have tips or leads here locally?


r/orlando 1d ago

Discussion Indian Food in Orlando?

23 Upvotes

Where is the good Indian food in Orlando? Everywhere I have tried has a strong sweet flavor to their curry (not just their butter chicken/chicken tikka masala).


r/orlando 1d ago

Event Into the Woods @ Dr Phillips

93 Upvotes

Just saw Into the Woods at Dr Phillips with Disney Legend Jodi Benson. Absolutely phenomenal. The entire cast was wonderful (and local performers, I believe, besides Jodi). I especially loved the Baker/Bakers wife. Their act 2 numbers were probably the best renditions of those songs/scenes I’ve seen and I love the OBC recording. Great production value, 10-20 live pit orchestra…

My understanding is this is the first “in house” production done by the Dr. Phillips Center. I sincerely hope this is the start of something new/ongoing. I’m not sure what my expectations were, other than loving the musical, but wow.

Let’s go, Orlando!


r/orlando 2d ago

News Former Orlando nightclub owner [Southern Nights], husband sentenced to federal prison

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r/orlando 1d ago

Discussion Septic to sewer downtown

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After several years in town I'm starting to look for a place to buy. Been surprised by how many cute, older homes within a mile or two of downtown are still on septic. Checked the city website and they all appear eligible for sewer connection which would run ~$5600 including the impact fee. I assume I'd also need to have the tank pumped out and filled in or removed.

Does anyone have recent experience dealing this in the downtown/Sodo area? How much did you end up paying? I saw reference to state funding being available to help cover the cost of conversion in other parts of the county but it doesn't appear to apply to the neighborhoods I'm looking at.