What's Bay Lake Like?

People go to Bay Lake for fun-filled days at Epcot®, as well as many other top attractions like Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's entertainment choices and selection of restaurants. Disney's Boardwalk and Disney's Hollywood Studios® are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Bay Lake?

We have 651 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' favorite lodging options in Bay Lake:

Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village

4-star resort with 4 restaurants, spa

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Spa tub • Health club • Central location

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • 4 bars • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Upscale beach resort with 7 restaurants, spa

• • Free in-room WiFi • Free theme park shuttle • Swim-up bar • 2 outdoor pools • Central location

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Family-friendly resort with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free in-room WiFi • Free area shuttle • Poolside bar • 24-hour front desk • Family friendly

Walt Disney World Swan

Upscale beachfront resort with 3 restaurants, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Free theme park shuttle • 3 spa tubs • Health club • Walkable location

How to Get to Bay Lake

Bay Lake is located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the heart of Lake Buena Vista.

Flying to:

• • Orlando International Airport (MCO), 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Bay Lake
• • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway), 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Bay Lake

Things to See and Do in and around Bay Lake

What to See in Bay Lake

• • Disney's Boardwalk
• • Beachcomber Beach
• • Melt-Away Bay

Things to Do in Bay Lake

• • Epcot®
• • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
• • Disney's Hollywood Studios®
• • Walt Disney World®
• • Magic Kingdom® Park

Other Popular Bay Lake Attractions

• • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
• • Richard Petty Driving Experience
• • Norway Pavilion

When Is the Best Time to Visit Lake Buena Vista?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 81°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 62°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, June, July, September (average 7 inches of rainfall)