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.

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 ₩372,013 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
₩372,013
₩492,400 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,952 reviews)
Always love staying here. The staff is excellent

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Walt Disney World Swan
Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is ₩353,173 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
₩353,173
₩471,207 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,980 reviews)
Great locations - we walked to Epcot. Valet was great and easy to leave bags for the day. Check in was easy. Great amenities - cafe/store and bar. Room was large and spotless. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Walt Disney World Dolphin
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 ₩238,635 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
₩238,635
₩268,465 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,388 reviews)
Excelent

Reviewed on Dec 13, 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.
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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Epcot® and Walt Disney World® ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Awesome!!

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney's Beach Club Villas

Disney's Beach Club Villas

5 out of 5
1800 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
Book a stay at this luxury condo in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood ...
Clean and great location

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2021

Disney's Beach Club Villas
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

2.5 out of 5
901 W Timberland Dr Lake Buena Vista FL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Walt Disney World® Resort and Magic ...
The morning we left, while sitting in the room enjoying coffee, I hear a clicking sound and look over to where the coffee maker was plugged in…to see black SMOKE coming from the outlet. I unplugged it, and then a FLAME shot out of the outlet. I went down to inform the front desk and I was BRUSHED ...

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2022

Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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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