10 Things to Know Before Moving to Orlando, Florida

Never Move to Orlando, Florida and this is why…

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Ahh, Orlando. No, I’m not talking about the one that plays the hot silver-haired elf in ‘Lord of the Rings’, but the one splat in the middle of America’s most phallic-shaped state.

There are a few things you should know before moving to what is questionably nicknamed the ‘City Beautiful’…

Here are 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Orlando, Florida.

Number 1: There are alligators everywhere.

Wildlife rocks and reptiles are cool… until they’re in the swimming pool, eying your pooch like the fat person eying their next plate from the all you can eat buffett.

There’s no use in running — did you know that alligators can climb just about anything, and run up to 35 mph? Alligator attacks in Orlando have been steadily increasing over the past two decades, most likely due to population growth and urban sprawl. I guess this is what happens when you build an entire city on a swamp.

In fact, Orlando is home to what is believed to be the world’s largest captive alligator, weighing in at a hefty 1,200 pounds. His name is Buddy, and you can visit him at Gatorland, just east of Disney. If you move to Orlando, you…