Lake Buena Vista, FL

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Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
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 Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is ¥32,269 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
¥32,269
¥44,132 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29, 2026
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! (3,997 reviews)
Good clean room Convenient location for Epcot and Hollywood Disney

Reviewed on Dec 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 ¥25,284 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
¥25,284
¥28,445 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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! (5,444 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs® Area

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs® Area

4 out of 5
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is ¥23,673 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
¥23,673
¥33,855 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,462 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

Hilton Orlando 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
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
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! (15 reviews)
Amazingly good communication with the hostess, Karen. The home we stayed in was very clean, very convenient, and had much-appreciated plus amenities for our baby grandson.Ease of travel to Disney parks cannot be overstated... a few turns and straight into the parking lot areas. Will definitely look ...

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI
PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE

PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE

Bay Lake FL
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
They so flexible to allow us to check in early and get jumpstart to our vacation!

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE
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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