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-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.

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Walt Disney World Dolphin

4 out of 5
1500 Epcot Resort Blvd Lake Buena Vista FL
The price is HK$1,602 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
HK$1,602
HK$2,190 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,989 reviews)
Clean room, however the shampoo and body wash were not filled. Other than that, room was good.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 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 HK$1,255 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
HK$1,255
HK$1,412 total
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5,459 reviews)
Muy excelente

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
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 HK$1,175 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
HK$1,175
HK$1,680 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
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! (1,461 reviews)
Everyone was very helpful and it was very clean!

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Awesome!!

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI

2 out of 5
Kissimmee FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy private pools, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Thank you for the great experience!

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Storey Lake-CLOSEST RESORT TO DISNEY-FREE RESORT FACILITIES -MODERN-FREE WIFI
PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE

PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE

Bay Lake FL
Stay at this holiday home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
They so flexible to allow us to check in early and get jumpstart to our vacation!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE
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.