The 9 Best Places To Hide In Florida In The Event Of A Zombie Apocalypse

Did you know a fallout shelter was built for President John F. Kennedy in Florida during the Cold War hysteria? This bunker was designed to keep the president safe underground on Peanut Island near the Kennedy family home in Palm Beach. It wouldn't be a long-term solution, but it would be pretty cool, right? Pros: It's located on an island, and as far as we know, zombies would not be good swimmers. It would be pretty safe, and you get to pretend you're the president. Cons: No air conditioning or plumbing. The rations are probably a little outside their expiration date.

I'm sure lots of people will try the same thing, but it's got to be worth a shot to take over a Costco or other big box store. You could probably live for years off of the supplies, and just start new life there until a hurricane or other natural disaster wiped out the undead. Ok, so maybe it's not a great long-term solution, but at least Costco City would be comfortable. Pros: Lots of food, entertainment, tools, and alcohol. Lots of space. The pharmacy would come in handy. Cons: You would have to take over a Wal-Mart if you're looking for guns to protect your new colony, because Costco doesn't sell them.

A zombie outbreak would spread much more quickly through densely populated areas, but very slowly through an area like the Everglades or Big Cypress. All of the water would also prove challenging to the undead. Pros: Would take a really long time for outbreak to reach you. Cons: You may survive the zombie apocalypse, but you still have to survive the Everglades. Hopefully you find a boat, lots of insect repellent, and you're not afraid of a few gators.

Just look at this mobile paradise. How would zombies ever get to you? Pros: You're unreachable, and you can change locations whenever you want. Cons: You would need a lot of fuel and a well-stocked kitchen. Hopefully you're with someone who is handy enough to make repairs when necessary.

Did you know the Magic Kingdom is so huge it has its own network of underground tunnels referred to as the utilidor system? Sure, a highly populated area like Disney World wouldn't be the happiest place on earth in a zombie apocalypse, but if you could lock yourself into a huge underground city, it might not be so bad. There are two cafeterias for the employees, plus lots of kitchens, because this is where the park's food is prepped. Even better, the place should be well stocked, because this is where deliveries are received and stored. This is also where the park keeps its two medical carts for emergencies. Not bad, right? Pros: Food, basic amenities, medical care available. Cons: Bigger cities will be the first to go, so if you ever decide you want to leave the tunnel, we're not sure where you would go or how you'd get out.

Because we don't have mountains, getting to the water is probably our best bet in Florida. If you've always wanted a yacht, a zombie apocalypse is probably the time to "acquire" one. It's possible the outbreak would take a long time to reach other countries, so this would be a great time take that European vacation you always dreamed of. Pros: It's a yacht. Cons: Just hope it's well stocked with fuel and food and someone knows how to navigate.

This is hardly ideal, but if nightmarish scenarios of brain-eating dead people make you want to retreat into the Earth, there are actually caves in Florida. The Florida Caverns in Marianna would provide shelter and an escape from summer heat, but you'd have to figure out a way to restrict entry. Pros: Safe(ish) and cool, in a small city. Cons: Too close to Tallahassee and other populated areas to stay safe for long. Short-term solution at best.

This is my personal favorite. First of all, you're on an island (70 miles from Key West), so it would be pretty hard for zombies to reach you. Secondly, you have the huge unfinished Fort Jefferson to make your home, which provides relative safety and lots of look-out positions. Last, it's absolutely stunning. Pros: All of the above. Cons: The island is set up for camping already, but things could get tricky long-term.