Lake Buena Vista, FL

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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
Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World Swan

4 out of 5
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is ¥29,398 per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
¥29,398
¥41,382 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
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! (1,853 reviews)
"Great property !!!"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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 ¥23,733 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
¥23,733
¥35,009 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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! (3,739 reviews)
"I enjoyed this resort very much. I got early check in once I arrived. Staff was very attentive. The dining options were not too great. The in-room dining was more appealing, but I opted out due to the extreme service charge. I enjoyed the amenities, boardwalk, arcade, pool. One thing I would recommend ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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 ¥20,090 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥20,090
¥22,600 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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! (4,796 reviews)
"Everything about this resort is fantastic. The breakfast was great, the shuttles great, and the facilities and staff were top notch!"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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 Jun 28, 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 Jul 15, 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 Aug 3, 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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