If you’re a fan of all things Disney, and want to experience the thrill of the Disney parks to the max, Lake Buena Vista is the place to stay.
However, there’s much more to Lake Buena Vista than first meets the eye. While Disney fans will revel in all things Mickey and Minnie here, golf enthusiasts, water babies and food fans alike will find plenty to keep themselves occupied.
From watersports centres to video game bars, factory shopping outlets and beer brewing companies, Lake Buena Vista is the ideal space for families with a variety of interests.
Lake Buena Vista also boasts plenty of different eateries and places to spend your evenings. If you’re after a quiet night with fantastic food, or something a little more lively with a popular happy hour, the local area can certainly provide.
Take a look at the following pages and find out more about what to see and do in Lake Buena Vista. You can book your Lake Buena Vista holiday online with Florida Sorted, or chat to one of our Florida experts – we’d love to help you plan your next visit!
The Disney resort
Skirting the eastern edge of Walt Disney World Resort is Lake Buena Vista, a collection of upmarket hotels, shops and restaurants set around scenic lakes and landscaped golf courses. You couldn’t be any closer to the Disney theme parks unless you were staying at Cinderella Castle, and you’re only moments away from Disney Springs for all the best evening entertainment.
The theme parks
Walt Disney World’s theme parks are the reason why visitors come to Lake Buena Vista. The fun begins at the Magic Kingdom with colourful parades along Main Street and supersonic rides like Space Mountain. Then there’s the EPCOT, which takes one giant leap into the future with its G-force space missions and Innovations arcade. And that’s before you’ve thought about Animal Kingdom Park’s safaris or Hollywood Studios’ behind-the-scenes tours.
Disney Springs
When you need a break from all the thrills and spills of the theme parks, Disney Springs is the perfect tonic. Set on the shores of Lake Buena Vista Lagoon, this bustling commercial district is split into 3 zones. There’s the West Side with its evening shows, Pleasure Island with its list of top restaurants, and the Marketplace, where shops like Lego Imagination Center and a mammoth World of Disney stay open late.
Florida sun
If you’re hankering after more conventional holiday attractions, Lake Buena Vista is happy to oblige. There are 2 waterparks and 5 golf courses on your doorstep. And Lake Bryan, on the southeast edge of the resort, has jet-skiing, wakeboarding, plus a white sand beach where you can soak up the Florida sun.
