Things to do in Lake Buena Vista

Still one of Orlando’s major attractions, Magic Kingdom® Park was the first of many Florida theme parks. Based on the vision of Walt Disney, the park first opened its doors the world in 1971. Spanning a staggering 43 hectares, this fantasia of magical entertainment never sleeps. Morning, noon and night, the park astounds and entertains anyone who walks into its glistening embrace.

Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where Disney magic meets Mother Nature. While watching elephants meandering across the Sahara and tigers stalking through the jungle, you will feel miles away from Orlando. This popular park in the Walt Disney World® Resort family delights visitors young and old.

The name Epcot® stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, a theme park of epic proportions, transporting visitors into the future of human innovation. Spanning a staggering 121 hectares, Epcot® has two main areas: Future World and World Showcase. Visitors are treated to the latest in innovation and technology at Future World, while World Showcase displays a number of pavilions dedicated to 11 different nations. World Showcase exhibits the past and present cultures of nations from around the world, an amazing display of information and history.

The magic of the silver screen comes to life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. One of Walt Disney World® Resort’s four theme parks, it feels like a sprawling movie set. Once you step inside its boundaries, you are transported far from Orlando, Florida to the glittering world of Hollywood’s heyday.

Enjoy the massive wave pool and high-speed water slides of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Expect to get soaked. The variety of rides aimed at visitors of all ages and energy levels makes this a beloved water park in Orlando, Florida.

Orlando, Florida may be known for sun rather than snow, but Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park transports you to a Swiss-style ski resort experiencing a meltdown. Walt Disney World® Resort’s water park is popular for its variety of exciting rides and attractions.

Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.