A viral social media post is painting a grim picture for the vacation rental market near Walt Disney World. Reunion Resort, a luxury gated community about 20 minutes from the parks, reportedly has between 900 and 940 homes listed for sale. That’s a massive 20 to 22 months of inventory, meaning at the current pace of sales, it would take nearly two years to clear out the listings.
The community, which spans 2,300 acres and features golf courses designed by Nicklaus, Palmer, and Watson, was a hotbed for investors who bought large villas to rent out to Disney-bound families on Airbnb and Vrbo. The viral post from @SMB_Attorney suggests this is the“unwinding”of a popular investment strategy. While the numbers haven’t been independently verified, the online reaction has been strong, with commenters sharing similar stories about housing markets in places like Tampa.
For potential buyers, this could mean an opportunity to snag a vacation home at a more reasonable price. For current owners, it’s a competitive market that may require patience or price adjustments. The broader question is whether this signals a long-term shift in how families choose to visit Disney, or just a temporary correction. Are folks choosing on-property resorts more often? Is the cost of a Disney trip changing behavior? Only time will tell. What would you do if you saw a dream villa near Disney at a discount price?
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