Lake Buena Vista, FL

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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 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.

Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World Swan

4 out of 5
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is ¥40,431 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
¥40,431
¥54,066 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,001 reviews)
Frinedly Staff , Clean Room , Great Location For Acess to Epcot and Disney Transport

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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 ¥37,532 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
¥37,532
¥50,804 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (4,079 reviews)
I stayed at the Walt Disney World Dolphin for a birthday getaway with my mom and daughter, and it was a wonderful experience. One of the biggest highlights was the location. Being so close to Epcot and Hollywood Studios made everything incredibly convenient. We took the Friendship Boats to Hollywood ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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 ¥24,634 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
¥24,634
¥27,713 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (5,578 reviews)
Every staff member we encountered—from the front desk to housekeeping—was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our room was very clean and a great size. We had a fireworks view room, which we could see both Epcot’s and Magic Kingdom’s fireworks from! The walk to Disney Springs was about 12 minutes, ...

Reviewed on Jan 24, 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.
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 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! (17 reviews)
The area was very nice and there was lots of space with the bedrooms and bathrooms.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Epcot® and Walt Disney World® ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Awesome!!

Reviewed on Nov 8, 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 WiFi, 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 Jan 13, 2026

private pool/communal pool/games room/themed bedrooms
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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