Lake Buena Vista

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Photo provided by ©Disney
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Lake Buena Vista ishome to the largest recreational resort in the world. It’s home to the WaltDisney 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 livelywaterfront districts that offer something for all the family, from shopping todining to kid’s entertainment. The area is divided into Downtown Disney®Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney® West Side and Downtown Disney®Marketplace.

Step inside DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive ThemePark at Downtown Disney® West Side for five-stories packed with virtual realitygaming, 3-D and motion simulator rides. Prepare to be amazed by the show LaNouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®.

Throughout Downtown Disney® Area you’ll find arange of dining options. These include T-REX, a dinosaur-themed eatery, SplitsvilleLuxury Lanes, a 50,000-square-foot bowling and dining complex, House of BluesMusic Hall and Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Café.

If you have shopping on the mind, make your waydown to Downtown Disney® for its designer shops, themed boutiques and the Worldof Disney® store. With approximately 51,000 square feet (4,700 square meters)of space, this is the largest Disney shop in the world.

It’s not just the theme parks that bring thecrowds the golfing is a big draw for Lake Buena Vistatoo. There are a number of golf courses to choose from the most highly ratedof these being Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, which has hosted majornational and international competitions.

You’ll find Lake Buena Vistain the exclusive Orange County, Florida.There are a few public transport options within the city, but many of thehotels provide free bus services to and from Downtown Disney® Area. If you planon driving to Downtown Disney® Area, you’ll be happy to know that the parkingis free.

Book your stay at Lake Buena Vistawith Expedia today and experience a family holiday you’ll never forget.

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 €256 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
€256
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,490 reviews)
"Beautiful property, and well worth the price for proximity to all the parks."

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

Walt Disney World Dolphin
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 €135 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
€135
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 bar ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,490 reviews)
"Gracias por su buen servicio"

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2024

Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs® Resort 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €174 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
€174
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,160 reviews)
"T"

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2024

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.
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
Stay at this vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios® ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Beautiful
"Couldn't ask for a better location. So close to Disney, but far enough away to feel removed enough after a long day at the parks. We will 100% be back!!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

PRIVATE POOL/FREE RESORT ACCESS/CLOSE TO DISNEY/CLOSE TO RESTURANTS/MODERN STYLE
Prague Village - South Facing Pool & Spa! Free Resort Access.
Prague Village - South Facing Pool & Spa! Free Resort Access.
Kissimmee
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions ESPN Wide World ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Disney vacation
"Great house clean close to parks . Only complaint is the pool nearer warmed up after paying extra for heater."

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2024

Prague Village - South Facing Pool & Spa! Free Resort Access.
2 miles Disney-Chic and Modern Condo-FREE RESORT ACCESS-water slides/pools/
2 miles Disney-Chic and Modern Condo-FREE RESORT ACCESS-water slides/pools/
kissimmee
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lake Buena Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Epcot® and Disney's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
Great property in a great location
"Close to all the main resorts, and plenty of restaurants around. There was a small issue with the air con which was resolved quickly."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2024

2 miles Disney-Chic and Modern Condo-FREE RESORT ACCESS-water slides/pools/
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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" "4 - Good 37%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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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.