Lake Buena Vista Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney
Photo provided by ©Disney

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

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 Rp3.133.126 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp3.133.126
Rp4.456.997 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,890 reviews)
"Clean room. Friendly staff. Super cold air conditioning"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Walt Disney World Dolphin
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs® Area

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs® Area

4 out of 5
1751 Hotel Plaza Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is Rp2.568.019 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.568.019
Rp3.616.113 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,404 reviews)
"The hotel property needs lots of updating. Everything looked tired and worn out."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs® Area
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 Rp2.605.939 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
Rp2.605.939
Rp2.931.682 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (5,079 reviews)
"Great hotel in Disney Springs! They allowed us to check in early and freshen up in our room before going to Mickey Halloween. Bed was super comfortable and everything was super clean."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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.
Super Close- Disney s Parks w Theme Rooms Pool

Super Close- Disney s Parks w Theme Rooms Pool

Lake Buena Vista, FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® are located ...
Super Close- Disney s Parks w Theme Rooms Pool
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town Home 5 Bedroom Townhouse by Redawning

Orlando Newest Resort Community Town Home 5 Bedroom Townhouse by Redawning

3.5 out of 5
1542 Carey Palm Circle, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® are located ...
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town Home 5 Bedroom Townhouse by Redawning
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
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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