Lake Buena Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A train crossing a bridge over a reflective water body with a spherical building in the background.
A train crossing a bridge over a calm body of water with a spherical building in the background.
A hot air balloon over a body of water with palm trees and a dock.
A castle-like structure with multiple towers and spires, surrounded by people and flags.
A hot air balloon over a waterfront with illuminated buildings in the background.

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-calibre 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 metres) 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

Find the best Lake Buena Vista areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lake Buena Vista
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Bay Lake

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.

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.

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is £184 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£184
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,755 reviews)
"The hotel seems to have been recently renovated and modernized. Rooms are a decent size. The balcony views are great. My only wish is that the pools were a tad warmer."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

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 £200 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£200
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Walt Disney World Swan
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area

4 out of 5
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is £155 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£155
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6,232 reviews)
"Property was excellent as a “mostly inclusive” hotel. Great value. Included in rental: Shuttle to and from Disney parks, breakfast buffet from 6-10. Dinner buffets with 3 drinks per adult per day with popcorn snacks and soda from 5:30-7:30pm. Free coffee 24/7. Can’t recommend enough for families"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

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.
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
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Epcot® and Walt Disney World® Resort ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (574 reviews)
"Really fun place to stay - loved driving around the campground in our golf cart . Evening campfire and singalong was fun and we enjoyed watching the fireworks from Magic Kingdom from the viewing area . The bar and restaurant are good and the cocktails are great ! We will definitely come back !"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

4 out of 5
901 W Timberland Dr Lake Buena Vista FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Walt Disney World® Resort and Magic ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Very beautiful, spacious property. Loved it."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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 FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are located ...
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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