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
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View of Downtown Disney and Lake Buena Vista in Orlando Florida on sunny  day
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €259 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
€259
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (4,038 reviews)
Beautiful convenient hotel

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Walt Disney World Dolphin
Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World Swan

4 out of 5
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is €331 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
€331
31 Jan - 1 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,998 reviews)
Very Good location and service

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Walt Disney World Swan
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 €157 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
€157
4 Feb - 5 Feb
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! (5,555 reviews)
Excellent infra structure and Staff team

Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 ...
9/10 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
It was great

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

private pool/communal pool/games room/themed bedrooms
Waterpark Inc-Private Pool & Spa-Star Wars Games Room-Themed Bedroom-Free Wifi

Waterpark Inc-Private Pool & Spa-Star Wars Games Room-Themed Bedroom-Free Wifi

Kissimmee FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
We had an excellent stay at "The Skywalker". It was clean and exactly as advertised. We had reserved a pack n play and upon arrival we found it was broken. We notified the rental company--it was about 9pm--and they went out and purchased a brand new one and delivered it that night! Amazing customer ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Waterpark Inc-Private Pool & Spa-Star Wars Games Room-Themed Bedroom-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
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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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