Del Webb’s most talked-about Central Florida community — minutes from Disney World, with a 12,000 square foot amenity center and 13 floor plan options. The Disney fireworks are visible on clear nights. The I-4 traffic is real. Here is the honest version of what this community offers and what it costs.
Del Webb Oasis is a gated 55+ community in Winter Garden, Florida, located just off Buena Vista Drive — the road that runs alongside Walt Disney World. It sits in Orange County, approximately 10 minutes from the Disney property line. Del Webb is actively building new phases here, and the community offers both single-family homes and villas across 13 floor plan options from three series (Scenic, Distinctive, and Echelon) plus the Ellenwood attached villa.
The 12,000 square foot amenity center is standard Del Webb configuration — fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, tennis, and event spaces. Not as large as Del Webb Sunbridge’s Hammock Club, but fully functional and consistent with Del Webb’s national standard. A full-time lifestyle director manages programming and events.
The Disney location is both the primary selling point and the primary complexity for buyers. Proximity to the theme park corridor means access to world-class entertainment, restaurants, and MCO airport — but it also means I-4 and US-192 traffic, short-term rental saturation in surrounding neighborhoods, and the specific character of living in a tourist corridor.
| HOA Fee | ~$295/month — covers amenity center, common areas, and community management. Verify current amount directly with Del Webb — new construction pricing is active and may have changed. |
| CDD Assessment | Orange County — verify per phase. New construction in Orange County frequently carries CDD assessments. Always request prior year tax bill or CDD disclosure from builder before closing. |
| Property Tax County | Orange County — approximately 0.87% effective rate |
| Property Tax on $525K Home | ~$4,568/year (~$381/month) before homestead exemption |
| After Homestead Exemption | ~$4,133/year (~$344/month) |
| Golf | No on-site golf — Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club borders the community and offers optional membership and public play |
| Home Insurance (est.) | $2,200–$3,800/year — Orange County near Disney is a higher-activity insurance market. New construction rates are typically lower than resale but location premiums apply. |
| Cost Item | Monthly Estimate |
|---|---|
| HOA Fee | ~$295 |
| Property Tax (after homestead) | ~$344 |
| Homeowner’s Insurance | ~$258 |
| Total Non-Mortgage Monthly (excl. CDD) | ~$897/month |
CDD not included — verify per phase before closing. Does not include mortgage or utilities.
The fireworks are real, the traffic is real, and both matter. Residents of Del Webb Oasis consistently report that Disney fireworks are visible from higher lots and outdoor common areas on clear evenings — a genuine lifestyle feature for buyers who value it. The I-4 and Buena Vista Drive traffic is equally real — commutes to Downtown Orlando, MCO, or northern Orange County that look like 20–25 minutes on a map routinely take 40–55 minutes during peak hours and theme park crowd days. Both facts deserve equal weight.
Short-term rental saturation in surrounding neighborhoods. The Disney corridor has the highest density of investor-owned vacation rental properties in Florida. Del Webb Oasis itself is age-restricted and prevents STR use by residents — but the neighborhoods surrounding the community are heavily investor-owned. This affects the character of the broader area and can be a factor in resale appeal to buyers who are sensitive to neighborhood composition.
MCO airport access is the hidden advantage. Orlando International Airport is approximately 30–35 minutes from Del Webb Oasis — shorter than from many more “central” Orlando communities when you account for I-4 traffic. For buyers who fly frequently, this proximity is a genuine quality-of-life benefit that compounds over time.
Hospital access is adequate but not exceptional. Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is approximately 15 minutes away in Horizon West. AdventHealth Winter Garden is 15 minutes northeast. Orlando Regional Medical Center (Level I trauma) is 25–35 minutes depending on I-4 conditions. Adequate for most needs, but not in the same league as the Lake Nona corridor’s medical infrastructure.
Test the commute before you buy. The most common complaint among Del Webb Oasis residents who were dissatisfied is that they underestimated I-4 and US-192 traffic. Visit on a weekend during theme park season (spring break, summer, holiday weekends). Drive the routes you would actually take to Orlando Regional Medical Center, MCO, and any specific destinations that matter to your daily life. Google Maps on a random Tuesday morning is not representative.
Orange County’s 0.87% tax rate is higher than Lake County’s 0.85%. The difference seems minor — but on a $525K home, it represents approximately $105/year more than a comparable home in Clermont. Over 20 years and accounting for assessed value growth, that gap widens. It is not the primary reason to choose or avoid Oasis, but it belongs in any honest cost comparison.
Floor plan variety is genuinely good. With 13 floor plan options across three series plus the Ellenwood villa, Del Webb Oasis offers more new construction choice than most Central Florida 55+ communities. Buyers who have been frustrated by limited floor plan options at Solivita or Kings Ridge will find Oasis meaningfully more accommodating. The trade-off is that active construction phases mean living next to new construction for several years.
The Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club adjacency is real but optional. Ridgewood Lakes is a public golf course that borders the community — accessible but not included in HOA fees. Regular play adds membership or daily fee costs on top of the HOA. For active golfers, price this out as a separate monthly cost before deciding Oasis is cheaper than a golf-inclusive community like Kings Ridge.
| Walt Disney World | ~10 minutes — directly adjacent to Buena Vista Dr corridor |
| Orlando Health Horizon West | ~15 minutes west — Horizon West |
| AdventHealth Winter Garden | ~15 minutes northeast |
| Orlando International Airport | ~30–35 minutes east (traffic dependent) |
| Downtown Orlando | ~30–40 minutes east via I-4 (highly traffic dependent) |
| Universal Studios | ~20 minutes via I-4 |
| SeaWorld | ~15 minutes east on I-4 |
| Windermere/Dr. Phillips (dining) | ~10 minutes — upscale dining corridor |
We can run your Oasis CDD analysis, Orange County tax math, and true all-in monthly cost before you schedule any tours.