The three-square mile city of Lake Buena Vista, located just southwest of Orlando and controlled by the Walt Disney Company, has only a handful of permanent, full-time residents but welcomes millions of visitors every year. In and around Lake Buena Vista, guests will find some of the world’s most famous characters and theme parks offering endless family fun.
The area is well known for being the home of Walt Disney World’s theme parks — Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom — its water parks at Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, resorts, and shopping and entertainment districts. Its diverse array of culinary experiences ranges from character dining to fine dining and celebrity chef-owned restaurants, and Disney’s shopping districts offer retail therapy and plentiful dining and entertainment options.
In addition to theme-park fun, guests can experience Florida’s great outdoors at Fort Wilderness Resort and beyond with camping, cabins, making s’mores by the fire, kayaking, horseback riding through nature, and even fishing and diving activities.
With so many resorts and hotel options both at Disney and throughout the surrounding areas, finding the perfect place to stay is easy. Visitors can choose from the dozens of hotels and Disney Vacation Club stays on Disney property or a variety of accommodations just minutes away.
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THEME PARKS
The area’s theme parks are where to go for all kinds of family fun.
WATER PARKS
Cool off and splash the day away at Disney’s water parks.
FAMILY FUN
Find endless entertainment for kids of all ages at Disney parks and resorts.
ENTERTAINMENT
Check out magical events, explore entertainment districts, and meet some famous characters.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Enjoy the great outdoors, theme park-style.
ACCESSIBILITY
Explore accessible attractions, activities, and resorts.
DINING
Find a wide variety of dining options and world-class cuisine.
SHOPPING
Shop the retail spaces from Disney Springs to Downtown Disney and beyond.
SPAS & FITNESS
Keep fit, relax, and unwind.
SPORTS
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex hosts thousands of sports events and more than 60 sports.
PLACES TO STAY
Stay at a Disney hotel or resort or at one of the many hotels in the surrounding area.
