As a youth in Missouri, Walt Disney would lie under a "dreaming tree" and let his imagination take flight. And if he had dreamt up a neighborhood, Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort might be it. Hidden inside the 40 square miles of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., is a quiet 980-acre residential enclave.

The private gated community is set to have 300 custom homes upon completion, with 30 designated as Four Seasons Residences. Bike around the five neighborhoods, and you'll find plenty to fuel the imagination. Handsome homes are speckled along a shimmering lake or surrounded by genteel gardens. Near the entrance of the property, a life-size bronze sculpture of Ariel from The Little Mermaid welcomes guests. It is one of four sculpture series that include Pinocchio and friends, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi.

The designer manses with a starting price of $2 million are attracting Texas vacation-home buyers who not only love Disney but enjoy the luxe life.

"There is a level of hospitality and sense of community here at Golden Oak that is consistent with Texas culture. It is relatively easy to get from Dallas and Houston to Orlando; it's roughly a two-hour direct flight from both cities," says Mark Smith, a resident from Texas.

Park perks

A stress-free theme park experience can be magic in itself. Residents experience new rides before they open to the public. The three-hour-plus lines disappeared at the Pandora - The World of Avatar VIP experience for residents, who were treated to a private viewing of the latest attraction at Animal Kingdom.

If you've got princess dreams -- and a bank account to match -- then the home community on the grounds of Walt Disney World could be for you. (Cheryl Ng Collett / Special Contributor)

Private transportation can be summoned to whisk you away to the Disney Parks and Disney Springs at any time, and special theme park hours are extended to residents.

Residents who want an easy Disney day without going to the theme parks can enjoy a Goofy & Friends character breakfast at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, which shares the grounds of the home community. They can visit the full-service spa and treat their kids to a "Magical Moments" day for a princess or prince makeover. The hotel's rooftop restaurant, Capa, provides a bird's-eye view of the nightly fireworks from two theme parks.

Perks for Four Seasons Residences homeowners include a private entrance to the hotel and access to a 5-acre water park, children's programming and in-home services like spa treatments and private catering.

The private gated community will have 300 custom homes with a starting price of $2 million. (Four Seasons / Courtesy)

Personalized service

At the hub of the community is Summerhouse, a private clubhouse with a restaurant, family game room, fitness center and resort-style pool. Summerhouse is also the place where homeowners have access to an army of fairies, or the Club Members Service Team.

Barry Jacobson, general manager of Golden Oak and Walt Disney World Spas, says that "the sole purpose of the dedicated Club Member Services Team is granting wishes." From organizing a Dopey-themed graduation party to sourcing Alaskan crab legs, Jacobson emphasizes the importance of surprising and delighting guests.

Thirty of the homes will be Four Seasons Residences, with access to exclusive perks including a 5-acre water park and children's programming. (Four Seasons / Courtesy)

"Golden Oak represents the only opportunity to live at Walt Disney World Resort, allowing families from Texas and across the U.S. to re-imagine their dream home with the traditions, services and amenities of Disney," says Page Pierce, vice president of real estate development at Walt Disney World Resort.

Cheryl Ng Collett is a freelance writer and the editor of IttyBittyFoodies.com, a food and travel lifestyle blog for families. Follow her @ittybittyfoodies on Instagram.

If you go

More details on Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort can be found at www.disneygoldenoak.com.