Lake Buena Vista

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M932CB ORLANDO, FLORIDA - December 16th, 2015 - The Walt Disney World Monorail going through Epcot
M932CB ORLANDO, FLORIDA - December 16th, 2015 - The Walt Disney World Monorail going through Epcot
Orlando, Florida. October 11, 2019. Colorful hotel, lighthouse and villas on colorful sunset background at Lake Buena Vista 52.
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View of Downtown Disney and Lake Buena Vista in Orlando Florida on sunny  day

Lake Buena Vista ishome to the largest recreational resort in the world. It’s home to the WaltDisney World® Resort, which hosts four theme parks, two water parks,PGA-tour-calibre golf courses and Downtown Disney® Area.

The Downtown Disney® Area offers three livelywaterfront districts that offer something for all the family, from shopping todining to kid’s entertainment. The area is divided into Downtown Disney®Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney® West Side and Downtown Disney®Marketplace.

Step inside DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive ThemePark at Downtown Disney® West Side for five-stories packed with virtual realitygaming, 3-D and motion simulator rides. Prepare to be amazed by the show LaNouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®.

Throughout Downtown Disney® Area you’ll find arange of dining options. These include T-REX, a dinosaur-themed eatery, SplitsvilleLuxury Lanes, a 50,000-square-foot bowling and dining complex, House of BluesMusic Hall and Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Café.

If you have shopping on the mind, make your waydown to Downtown Disney® for its designer shops, themed boutiques and the Worldof Disney® store. With approximately 51,000 square feet (4,700 square metres)of space, this is the largest Disney shop in the world.

It’s not just the theme parks that bring thecrowds the golfing is a big draw for Lake Buena Vistatoo. There are a number of golf courses to choose from the most highly ratedof these being Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, which has hosted majornational and international competitions.

You’ll find Lake Buena Vistain the exclusive Orange County, Florida.There are a few public transport options within the city, but many of thehotels provide free bus services to and from Downtown Disney® Area. If you planon driving to Downtown Disney® Area, you’ll be happy to know that the parkingis free.

Book your stay at Lake Buena Vistawith Expedia today and experience a family holiday you’ll never forget.

Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World Swan

4 out of 5
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is €299 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
€299
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,042 reviews)
Excellent all around. Lovely staff, perfect location, clean and comfortable rooms.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Walt Disney World Swan
Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €272 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
€272
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,105 reviews)
💯 love it.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Walt Disney World Dolphin
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area

3 out of 5
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is €169 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
€169
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (5,637 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

4.5 out of 5
4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail Lake Buena Vista FL
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Epcot® and Walt Disney World® Resort ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
Cabin was beautiful and had all The amenities we would ever need. Exceptionally clean.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

2.5 out of 5
901 W Timberland Dr Lake Buena Vista FL
Stay at this beach condo in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Walt Disney World® Resort and Magic Kingdom® ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)
The morning we left, while sitting in the room enjoying coffee, I hear a clicking sound and look over to where the coffee maker was plugged in…to see black SMOKE coming from the outlet. I unplugged it, and then a FLAME shot out of the outlet. I went down to inform the front desk and I was BRUSHED ...

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2022

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
private pool/communal pool/games room/themed bedrooms

private pool/communal pool/games room/themed bedrooms

Kissimmee FL
Stay at this villa in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
Very nice house. Great location.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

private pool/communal pool/games room/themed bedrooms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lake Buena Vista

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

So much to see and do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good area near all the Disney parks

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A good quality hotel and we had a great holiday!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The area was OK, it had all amenities, butit was nothing special.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

excellent location and good transportation links and variety of shops and dinning options

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Pros: Nice motel style rooms in the Wyndham Garden. Classed as a Disney Hotel, so it brings the perks and benefits (early entry). Cons: $28 resort fee nightly.

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