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.
Lake Buena Vista
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Lake Buena Vista
Bay Lake
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.
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.
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Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Disney Springs™, a favorite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
Situated in the shady limelight of a magical fairy-tale castle, this world class attraction is most famous for its breath-taking theme parks, offering visitors hours of entertainment.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
WonderWorks All Access After Dark
Orlando: Train Transfer to Miami
Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction and Meal Combo Offers
Reviews of Lake Buena Vista
3/5 - Okay
Encountered some rude comments from a vallet parker! When we got back to our room, we notice that some pillows were in the floor. When we were about to sleep i pulled the blanket saw TOOLS on the bed!
4/5 - Good
Is a disney hotel so free shuttle to all disney theme park p
