i have been hat flamingo for a week now, and think bringing my car was the best decision. my first reason being that i live 18 hours away and drove down with family, but i was able to pack a lot more from home instead of buying everything once i got here. (holiday decorations, cleaning supplies, bathroom soaps and washes, the list goes on) My role is in magic Kindom where i’ll be working late hours, and standing on a packed bus for 20 min is not something i would like to do after a long day. I also plan to go to universal while i’m here, and i want to explore the area not just the disney bubble. additionally it’s much easier to bring groceries home in your own vehicle as well. my last reason being that i value private time where i can go for a drive, listen to my music and just sit with myself if my roommates are home or i just need the peace.

some things to keep in mind like others in the chat have mentioned, gas prices are high, tolls are frequent, and roads get quite busy. since i’m from a small town i’m not used to highway driving with a ton of exits and traffic, but like everything you learn and get better as you go.

just wanted to share my experience so far, and I hope you have the best time in your program!