Lake Buena Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
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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® Theme Park showing interior views and rides as well as a couple

Bay Lake

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Exciting theme parks plentiful wildlife and top sights from Epcot® to Walt Disney World® Resort – discover Bay Lake, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

Bay Lake
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Golden Oak

You'll love the stunning river views in Golden Oak, and you might want to stick around to check out Walt Disney World® Resort, a top place to visit.

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 £174 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
£174
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,573 reviews)
Nationals Dance Comp Week
"We stayed at the Walt Disney Dolphin Resort for a Nationals dance competition my daughter was in that was hosted by the hotel. The hotel itself was beautiful and the staff were friendly. They do need more dining options that are more economical for families. The self-parking during this competition ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £188 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£188
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a private beach and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,778 reviews)
"We are Annual Passholders and we enjoy the convenience of not driving to the theme parks. Love staying here when given the chance."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Walt Disney World Swan
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 £112 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£112
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,342 reviews)
No need to look any further!
"Great hotel in a perfect location within walking distance of Disney Springs. Spacious rooms with good facilities including fridge, microwave and coffee/tea maker. Rooms are clean and tidy. It is a Disney partner hotel so you can get early entry to the Disney parks along with free bus transport. The ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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, FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a water park and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"It great over all experience we had a wonderful time"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

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, FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Disney weekend
"Great location. Easy access to the parks. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI
SUPER CLOSE -DISNEY's PARKs THEME ROOMs & POOL
SUPER CLOSE -DISNEY's PARKs THEME ROOMs & POOL
Kissimmee, Florida
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and ESPN ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great location to all Disney parks, Really clean and has everything that you need. Management is easy to get ahold of and willing to answer any questions you may have. I would recommend to anyone!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 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.

Popular places to visit

Things to do

Reviews of Lake Buena Vista

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
46
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

So much to see and do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good area near all the Disney parks

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A good quality hotel and we had a great holiday!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

The area was OK, it had all amenities, butit was nothing special.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

excellent location and good transportation links and variety of shops and dinning options

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Pros: Nice motel style rooms in the Wyndham Garden. Classed as a Disney Hotel, so it brings the perks and benefits (early entry). Cons: $28 resort fee nightly.

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