(LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA) — It’s no secret that a trip to Walt Disney World® in Orlando, Florida can cost a pretty penny.
You have the cost of park tickets, dining, transportation (both to get to Orlando, and once you’re there), Lightning Lanes, and then of course, lodging.
My family and I just got back from our trip to Disney, and we found a great lodging experience that could help save you money, while still enjoying the magic of Disney.
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area
This 4-star hotel is a wonderful option for families, couples, groups and solo travelers, and it’s the closest hotel to Disney Springs®! In just a 5-10 minute walk (depending how fast you go), you’ll be walking through security and enjoying Disney Springs in no time.
Head out the front door of the lobby and turn right. There you’ll find a spacious walking path (our double stroller fit) that will take you to the pedestrian bridge. Immediately you’ll see the Disney Springs® sign across the street. Take the stairs or elevator up, walk over the pedestrian bridge, and head down the next set of stairs or elevator, and you’re there. You’ll just need to go through security, and you’re on your way to dining and shopping!
Affordability is a huge reason to stay at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista. Using October 1, 2025 as an example – after taxes & fees, it’d cost you $157.50 for the standard rate. Using Disney’s All-Star Movies as an example (a value resort on WDW property), it’s roughly $200/night ($198.33/ave.) for that same time period, BEFORE taxes and fees.
The Wyndham offers an hourly shuttle service to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, along with early entry to the parks! There are also five on-site dining options for guests.
We enjoyed the Oasis Restaurant by the pool, where we ordered coconut shrimp, fish tacos, pizza, chicken tenders, a virgin pina colada and nachos!
The food was great and we were able to enjoy it all in a private, poolside cabana which can be reserved.
Nate and Rich were both fantastic servers and took very good care of us.
For breakfast, we ate at Lakeview Restaurant, which boasts a breakfast buffet from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. daily, overlooking the pool. Of course you have to order the Mickey Mouse waffles! They offer your go-to breakfast staples like eggs, sausage, bacon and more, along with an omelet station and fruit bar. There’s also a specialty coffee machine in the restaurant!
Need a morning cup of joe or afternoon pick me up? Then head to the main lobby where you’ll find The Sundial which hosts Joffrey’s Coffee Shop, serving those Disney coffees you know and love. We ordered the Iced Dream frappe and it was amazing. The Sundial has plenty of other self-service food and beverage items if you’re on-the-go or need something for the room.
The Eclipse Lounge, on the other side of the main lobby from The Sundial, is a peaceful bar and lounge area to order a beer or cocktail. It’s open daily from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.
Did we mention there’s an arcade?! Bennett never wanted to leave. Good Game Arcade is also attached to the main lobby. Inside you’ll find racing games, basketball and other family-friendly arcade games your kids will love. Yes, I won that Bluey stuffy for Bennett at the claw machine. Won some dad points there!
Within the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort are two hotels, the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista, both sharing all of these amenities.
The Wyndham Garden has 394 garden-themed rooms, while the Wyndham has another 232 rooms in the upscale 19-story tower overlooking Disney Springs ®.
Our room was in the Garden Sunrise area of the resort. We stayed on the main floor near the pool. The room was very comfortable! Two double beds, non-smoking room, closet space, and a full bathroom and shower area. Everything was very clean and tidy, a fantastic option especially when you consider the affordable cost.
Overall we had a fantastic experience staying at the Wyndham, and we would definitely do so again. We agree the hotel offers great quality, wonderful amenities and all for an affordable price.
If you rented a car, the Wyndham is 15 minutes or less from every theme park at Disney World. That is roughly the same amount of time, if not less, than driving from an on property resort to the theme parks.
Have you stayed at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista before? If so, let me know what you think in the comments! What other properties at Disney World have you stayed at that you really enjoyed? Send me an email with your thoughts.
Matt Sheehan Official 