Lake Buena Vista, FL

Travel Guide

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Lake Buena Vista is home to the largest recreational resort in the world, and includes Disney theme parks and world-class golf courses.

Lake Buena Vista is home to the Walt Disney World® Resort which hosts four theme parks, two water parks, PGA-tour-caliber golf courses and Downtown Disney® Area.  

The Downtown Disney® Area offers three lively waterfront districts of shopping, dining and entertainment. The area is divided into Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney® West Side and Downtown Disney® Marketplace.

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

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

Shoppers should make their way to Downtown Disney® Area for its designer stores, themed shops and the World of Disney® store. With approximately 51,000 square feet (4,700 square meters) of space, this is the largest Disney store in the world.

As well as the theme parks, golfing is a big draw for Lake Buena Vista. There are a number of golf courses to choose from, the most highly rated of these being Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, which has hosted major national and international competitions.

Lake Buena Vista is situated in Orange County, Florida. There are a few public transport options within the city, but many of the hotels provide complimentary bus services to and from Downtown Disney® Area. If you plan on driving to Downtown Disney® Area, note that parking is free.

Where to stay in Lake Buena Vista

Magic Kingdom® Park showing rides and interior views as well as a couple

Bay Lake

4.5/5(2,826 area reviews)

Home to all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and one water park, this city offers endless entertainment, including Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Magnolia and Palm Golf Courses.

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Golden Oak

Upscale residential community within Walt Disney World Resort, Golden Oak features multiple lakes, diverse architectural styles, and a quaint Italian villa-style clubhouse. Enjoy nightly fireworks from Magic Kingdom in every home.

Golden Oak
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 NT$4,419 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
NT$4,419
NT$4,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
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! (3,768 reviews)
"Overall satisfied and would definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 2025/4/15

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Walt Disney World Dolphin
4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is NT$6,697 per night from May 8 to May 9
NT$6,697
NT$9,362 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,450 reviews)
"You can ask for no more of a resort location. Everything & everyone was perfect."

Reviewed on 2025/4/12

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 NT$6,687 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
NT$6,687
NT$9,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this 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! (1,648 reviews)
"Everything is great."

Reviewed on 2025/4/13

Walt Disney World Swan
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.
1719cvt Orlando Newest Resort Community 5 Bedroom Villa by RedAwning
1719cvt Orlando Newest Resort Community 5 Bedroom Villa by RedAwning
3.5 out of 5
1719 Caribbean View Terrace, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Very nice house and family friendly! Would definitely stay here again as it was so easy to walk to the park and pool with the kids to get outside the house. The pool with the house my kids LOVED!"

Reviewed on 2025/2/20

1719cvt Orlando Newest Resort Community 5 Bedroom Villa by RedAwning
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town 5 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town 5 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning
3.5 out of 5
1542 Carey Palm Circle, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and ...
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town 5 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning
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
2504
5 - Excellent 58%
4 - Good
1425
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
293
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
72
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
43
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I loved it when Disney was open and Disney springs but everything closed due to covid-19

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Convenience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The staff is incredible!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Good value, good location, good staff.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Walt Disney World is reliant on motor transport (most roads don't have sidewalks) and insular (to go off-site, use LYNX buses from Disney Springs or the Transport & Ticket Center near Magic Kingdom).

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Didn't get to go. Disney closed.

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