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 Dolphin
Walt Disney World Dolphin
4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is ¥26,734 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
¥26,734
¥38,473 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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! (3,462 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Lots of dining options. Definitely pricey both for stay and food. But as expected for Disney. Pools were nice, though not as clean as we would have liked, lots of leaves/debris in water. Definitely worth it if spending time at hotels and pool. If you will be at parks every day may ..."

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

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 ¥32,690 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
¥32,690
¥45,172 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and 3 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,599 reviews)
"Another fabulous stay at the swan! Always a go to favorite. Great pools and restaurants minutes from the Boardwalk and Epcot. Nice comfortable updated rooms had a view of Tower of terror and Fantasmic fireworks! Breakfast a the swan was excellent. Will return!"

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

Walt Disney World Swan
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort Area
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort Area
3.5 out of 5
1850B Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is ¥14,807 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
¥14,807
¥22,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the bar ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,518 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025

Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort 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 ...
5 BED | 4.5 BATH TH w/ POOL Solara Resort 2190Flem
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
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® ...
Beautiful home!
"We enjoyed our time here. The property was an Uber ride to Disneyworld and Epcot center. The property has a nice pool and restaurant area that we did not get to enjoy this time around. Things to bring when staying here are shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. They did provide one packet of laundry ..."

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI
Waterpark Inc-Private Pool & Spa-Star Wars Games Room-Themed Bedroom-Free Wifi
Waterpark Inc-Private Pool & Spa-Star Wars Games Room-Themed Bedroom-Free Wifi
Kissimmee
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Was clean and heated pull was great
"Everything was great, would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Waterpark Inc-Private Pool & Spa-Star Wars Games Room-Themed Bedroom-Free Wifi
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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