Vista way wdw

As the oldest of the bunch, Vista has gained itself quite a reputation. However, having been a resident in Vista Way for a whole year July — July , there are definitely pros and cons. Read on to discover more about life at Vista Way, including amenities, living expenses and rent fees…. For general questions about Disney Housing , from Housing Security to Transportation — as well as the difference between Wellness and Non-Wellness apartments, check out our main guide to Disney Housing.

Rent — which is automatically deducted from your pay check — and generally increases each calendar year. Disney will notify you in advance of any rent increases. The below figures were accurate as of and early Now, all program participants are mixed together throughout all four complexes.

All of the apartments have a living room space definitely large by European standards and an open-plan style kitchen and dining table. Vista Way will often see up to 4 people sharing 1 bathroom, unlike most of the other apartment complexes where generally only 2 or 3, if there is a bunk bed will share a bathroom.

As of early , there are no bunk beds at Vista Way so only 2 people will share a bedroom. Vista has four or five washing machines and dryers which are located in every building. While The Commons is the most convenient due to having laundry facilities in the apartments themselves, Vista is the next convenient as the other apartments only have laundry rooms which you may need to walk some distance to.

You have to pay to use these machines. You used to be able to smoke on them — but Disney have cracked down on that. You can now only smoke at designated smoking areas in the complexes. If you get caught, the punishments can be harsh, and potentially affect your rehire status.

There are two pools at Vista Way. One is directly at the front of the complex, next to the bus stop. The other is at the back of the complex, located next to the gym. The infamous hot tubs at Vista Way were filled with concrete in so they no longer exist. Vista is also home to a computer room with printers and many class rooms used for Disney classes — if you wish to get involved with those.

Vista is also where the resource center is located — you can rent out books, DVDs and board games. Vista Way has a stereotype of being a loud and raucous complex. You can find peace and quiet easily in this complex, and the other complexes can be noisy. It depends on your roommates and what kind of program you are looking for.

Your program is what you make of it — it can be as loud or quiet as you want. However, they are perfectly fine. Subscribe Join Our Email List. Because of the proximity to both Walt Disney World and Interstate 4 in the heart of the tourist corridor, The site may also attract interest from hotel groups.

Disney has not yet commented on the sale of Vista Way at this time. Last year as the parks and resorts of Walt Disney World were shut down as the global pandemic began, the Walt Disney World College Program, as well as the International Student and Cultural Representative programs were shut down, and the complexes that housed the participants Vista Way, as well as Chatham Square, The Commons, and Patterson Court were closed and vacated as students went home or elsewhere.

As of press time, no announcement on when these programs will resume has been made. When the programs return, a new housing complex designed in partnership with a college campus housing group will be utilized.

This complex, Flamingo Crossings Village , was being built and was near completion before the pandemic-related shutdowns, and is already offering housing to some cast members and has been since December. All ShopDisney Updates.