Lake Buena Vista

Travel Guide

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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.

Bay Lake
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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.

Golden Oak
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 €264 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
€264
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (3,888 reviews)
I like all the pools and the convenient of everything.

Reviewed on 4 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 €157 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
€157
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (5,194 reviews)
Great location…awesome staff

Reviewed on 3 Nov 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €112 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
€112
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,809 reviews)
clean room, friendly staff, property itself feels like a resort, and water pressure in shower was amazing! It was a very short walk to Disney Springs!

Reviewed on 2 Nov 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 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Epcot® and Walt Disney ...
what an amazing time we had as a family. there is so much to do there and what a great way to start our Christmas break. it will for sure be a new family tradition.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2022

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Super Close- Disney s Parks w Theme Rooms Pool

Super Close- Disney s Parks w Theme Rooms Pool

2 out of 5
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® are located ...
Super Close- Disney s Parks w Theme Rooms Pool
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
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a fitness center, 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
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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.