Lake Buena Vista, FL

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Magic Kingdom® Park showing rides and interior views as well as a couple
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

Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort Area
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort Area
3.5 out of 5
1850B Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The price is $79 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$79
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,256 reviews)
"Property was very nice! Signing up for the Disney park shuttles is very easy. A nice surprise was the ability to rent a car on site. Very convenient to Disney Springs. We will stay again!"

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort Area
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Walt Disney World Dolphin
4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $188 per night from Oct 8 to Oct 9
$188
per night
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a private beach. Our guests praise the restaurant and the spacious ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,963 reviews)
"Amazing time"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2023

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 $215 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$215
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and 3 spa tubs. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,679 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean, nice location."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2023

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.
Brand New 2022/ Fab Amenities/Free shuttle/contemporary and stylish/Free Wifi
Brand New 2022/ Fab Amenities/Free shuttle/contemporary and stylish/Free Wifi
Kissimmee
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Great place
"Nice home and nice location. Would definitely recommend to anyone."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

Brand New 2022/ Fab Amenities/Free shuttle/contemporary and stylish/Free Wifi
Brand New/Free shuttle Disney/11 pools on resort/First class clean home/ wifi
Brand New/Free shuttle Disney/11 pools on resort/First class clean home/ wifi
Kissimmee
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Very nice home. There is a swimming pool close by that’s shared by several houses. Short drive to stores and restaurants."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023

Brand New/Free shuttle Disney/11 pools on resort/First class clean home/ wifi
CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY/SHOPS NEARBY/CONDO/NEW HOME/MODERN/COMMUNAL FACILITIES
CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY/SHOPS NEARBY/CONDO/NEW HOME/MODERN/COMMUNAL FACILITIES
Kissimmee
Stay at this condo in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
Overall good, but some tweaks needed.
"Overall, I had a very enjoyable stay at the property. Property was very clean and well decorated. Easy commute to the Orlando attractions / Disney. Such suggested fixes....there needs to be blackout curtains in the bedrooms. The bright lights from outside the unit would blare into the room at night, ..."

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2022

CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY/SHOPS NEARBY/CONDO/NEW HOME/MODERN/COMMUNAL FACILITIES
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
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 6.755821996771962%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.660133732995158%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.9914687572054416%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 4, 2020

I loved it when Disney was open and Disney springs but everything closed due to covid-19

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 26, 2020

Convenience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
May 1, 2020

The staff is incredible!!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 23, 2020

Good value, good location, good staff.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Mar 21, 2020

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
Mar 19, 2020

Didn't get to go. Disney closed.

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