Lake Buena Vista

Travel Guide

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Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
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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 Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is €280 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€280
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (3,964 reviews)
I love the dolphin and swan resorts. The location cannot be better, it is peaceful but still close and convenient to Epcot and Hollywood studios, The Dolphin is beautiful inside, very grand lobby, many couches to relax on, nice bar. The only thing that I would change is instead of guest rooms having ...

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

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 €156 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
€156
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,351 reviews)
Staff room n amenities

Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs® Area

Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs® Area

3.5 out of 5
1850B Hotel Plaza Boulevard Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is €116 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
€116
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,875 reviews)
Great front desk staff. Wonderful hot tub.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Awesome!!

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
We had a wonderful stay here. House and rooms were perfect and exactly what we needed for our stay.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

private pool/communal pool/games room/themed bedrooms
Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI

2 out of 5
Kissimmee FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
My only complaint, if you want to call it one, was that it was much colder upstairs than downstairs. We didn’t attempt to adjust the temperature, as advised prior to check in. However, I also did not call the Hostess. We were only there 3 nights and this small detail did not hamper our stay at all. ...

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI
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
46
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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.