Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa Orlando, Orlando, Florida

Nice, but can get pricey!

Our most recent visit to the Lake Buena Vista Resort was with a group of family. This was our second visit. The group included my family (me, my husband and 10-month-old), my sister’s family (she, her husband, and 6-year-old, 4-year-old, and 2-year-old), and my father-in-law. We rented a three-bedroom Barbados suite, and were immediately impressed with its cleanliness upon entry. It featured two bathrooms, a laundry area, a full kitchen, eating area, living room, and three bedrooms (a queen, two twins, and king room). There was also a sofa bed in the living room area. There was also a balcony. The master featured a walk-in closet and huge tub. The furnishings in the suite were nice, and the kitchen had granite countertops. The kitchen featured all the implements you would need to cook and serve a meal. There was plenty of room to move around. It was really comfortable. The resort’s Pirate Plunge Pool was really nice, complete with a pirate ship as its centerpiece. The pool area featured a bar with a nice variety of beverages. As we spent most of our time at Walt Disney World, we did not try out any of the hotel’s other amenities, which include a Kids’ Club, fitness center, relaxation pool, spa, game room, and convenience store. The Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, a small outlet mall, is located right next to the resort (see http://www.lbvfs.com/Orlando-Outlet-Store-Directory.cfm for a list of stores). Other outlets and shopping areas are nearby. This resort is conveniently located near many area attractions, and is only a short drive from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. The dining left something to be desired. The Irish pub that is on-site was not that great and my husband became violently ill after eating there. There is also a Pizza Hut Express and the Tiki Bar at the pool. Be prepared to drive off-site for better dining options.

Tips for Families

– Turn on the ice maker right when you arrive so it can start making ice. – It is better to dine off site, as there are not that many options right near the resort.