Lake Buena Vista

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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 which includes interior views and rides as well as a couple

Bay Lake

4/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Bay Lake is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Epcot® and Walt Disney World® Resort.

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 P9,146 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P9,146
P13,561 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (3,692 reviews)
"This resort had great amenities, was clean, easily accessible to parks, and overall beautiful!"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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 P7,910 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
P7,910
P8,898 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (4,614 reviews)
"Clean, close to to Disney Springs, free breakfast was amazing, free food and drinks between 5:30 - 7:30 PM, great price, room was a great size. Loved it!"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
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 P10,333 per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
P10,333
P14,896 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,818 reviews)
"friendly staff everything was nice clean and enjoyable"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Walt Disney World Swan
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.
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town 5 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning

Orlando Newest Resort Community Town 5 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning

3.5 out of 5
1542 Carey Palm Circle, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
Orlando Newest Resort Community Town 5 Bedroom Townhouse by RedAwning
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 vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi 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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