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
Walt Disney World Swan

Walt Disney World Swan

4 out of 5
1200 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is ¥29,733 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
¥29,733
¥41,873 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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! (1,910 reviews)
"I have stayed there before a few times and I love it."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 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 ¥26,805 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
¥26,805
¥38,578 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (3,830 reviews)
"All was amazing except the fire alarm going off at 12 midnight 😬!"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 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 ¥20,238 per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
¥20,238
¥22,769 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (4,991 reviews)
Drury continues to be the best
"We first stayed when it hadn't been open long so everything perfect and everyone doing their job really well. Well, its still like that. Everything looks perfect and service is probably better. The staff are the same calibre that Disney employ where nothing is too much. Have to say the stand out ..."

Reviewed on Sep 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"The property was great. Accessing the estate through the entry gate was sometimes dodgy. Communication with the property managers via email was fantastic. Can’t say the same for reaching them by phone which could be frustrating."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

5 BED | 4.5 BATH TH w/ POOL Solara Resort 2190Flem
Simply The Best-Themed Rooms Galore-Multiple Gaming Systems-Pool and Spa-Cinema

Simply The Best-Themed Rooms Galore-Multiple Gaming Systems-Pool and Spa-Cinema

Kissimmee
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
Grand daughter
"The stay was great thanks for all needed amenities! The only issues were that the lights over the pool didn't work and the theater room was extremely HOTT..as well as when I booked my vacation it stated one place/ address and that's where I thought we were gonna be but unfortunately we wasn't! I ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Simply The Best-Themed Rooms Galore-Multiple Gaming Systems-Pool and Spa-Cinema
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® ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Weekend getaway to Disney
"Convenient location"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

SUPER CLOSE -DISNEY's PARKs THEME ROOMs & POOL
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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