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.
Lake Buena Vista, FL
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Bay Lake
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.
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.
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Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Disney Springs™, a favorite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Orlando: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket
WonderWorks All Access After Dark
Reviews of Lake Buena Vista
5/5 - Excellent
I loved it when Disney was open and Disney springs but everything closed due to covid-19
5/5 - Excellent
Convenience.
5/5 - Excellent
The staff is incredible!!!!
5/5 - Excellent
Good value, good location, good staff.
3/5 - Okay
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
Didn't get to go. Disney closed.
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- House of Blues Orlando
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