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Lake Buena Vista Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Orange County, Florida, United States

About Lake Buena Vista

It is one of two Florida municipalities, founded on July 3, 1969, controlled by the Walt Disney Company, the other beingBay Lake. Lake Buena Vista is sited southwest of Orlando, between Orlando and Kissimmee, along the Interstate 4 corridor. Walt Disney's original plan for Lake Buena Vista included at least one futuristic living area, but was never built. This futuristic idea was later used at Epcot.

Top Attractions in Lake Buena Vista

Explore the best things to see and do in Lake Buena Vista:

  • Disney's Animal Kingdom
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach
  • Disney's Boardwalk
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios
  • Disney's Magic Kingdom
  • Disney Springs
  • Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
  • Epcot

Where to Eat in Lake Buena Vista

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Carrabba's Italian Grill

Where to Stay in Lake Buena Vista

  • 🏨AC Hotel by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista
  • 🏨Courtyard Orlando Lake Buena Vista at Vista Centre
  • 🏨Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista Hotel
  • 🏨Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
  • 🏨Fairfield Inn at the Marriott Village
  • 🏨Hawthorn Suites

Lake Buena Vista Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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