Lake Buena Vista

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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.

Where to stay in Lake Buena Vista

Magic Kingdom® Theme Park which includes interior views and rides as well as a couple

Bay Lake

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Exciting theme parks plentiful wildlife and top sights from Epcot® to Walt Disney World® Resort – discover Bay Lake, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

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Golden Oak

You'll love the stunning river views in Golden Oak, and you might want to stick around to check out Walt Disney World® Resort, a top place to visit.

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Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World Swan

4 out of 5
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is €243 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€243
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,847 reviews)
"123"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Walt Disney World Swan
Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is €202 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
€202
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,726 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 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 €131 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€131
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,773 reviews)
"We were in 17 floor, nice view, clean room, and hotel have free breakfast and dinner, free transportation to Disney, and 24 hour laundry $4:25 wash, $4 dry for 45 mins. Recommended."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

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.
5 BED | 4.5 BATH TH w/ POOL Solara Resort 2190Flem

5 BED | 4.5 BATH TH w/ POOL Solara Resort 2190Flem

Kissimmee
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Perfect family rental!
"This property was perfect for our family vacation to Orlando. Traffic getting to and from Orlando can be a nuisance, especially on the weekend. But this property is perfectly located between Disney and Universal. The private pool was a hit with all the kids and teens. Property management was very ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

5 BED | 4.5 BATH TH w/ POOL Solara Resort 2190Flem
SUPER CLOSE -DISNEY's PARKs THEME ROOMs & POOL

SUPER CLOSE -DISNEY's PARKs THEME ROOMs & POOL

Kissimmee
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Weekend getaway to Disney
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

SUPER CLOSE -DISNEY's PARKs THEME ROOMs & POOL
New listing 4 Beds / 3 Baths Lucaya Village

New listing 4 Beds / 3 Baths Lucaya Village

Kissimmee
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® are ...
"Really enjoyed our stay here we loved how close we were to everything !"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

New listing 4 Beds / 3 Baths Lucaya Village
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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