I recently was able to tour the Disney Springs area resorts. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista resort was a standout to me. I have stayed as a guest at this resort before and it is a great Disney Springs hotel option. It is the closest resort to Disney Springs, it is just a short 5-minute walk over the foot bridge and you are there!
Location
What makes this resort a standout? First, it is location. You are a short walk to Disney Springs. If you are spending a good amount of time taking in the action at Disney Springs, this is where you want to be! It also offers a convenient shuttle to all four theme parks. Second, is that it is two hotels in one! It offers a deluxe feel but also has a value option with the garden wing rooms. Third, are the amenities available to guests with dining and entertainment options on location. You are also near waterparks, golfing, and entertainment at the Walt Disney Resort. You are right in the center of the action at this location.
Atmosphere
When you first enter the hotel, it offers a cozy and welcoming environment. Straight ahead you will find the check-in desk that serves both guests to the tower rooms and the garden rooms. In that main lobby you will find a convenient grab and go area Sundial 24-7, Joffrey’s barista, and the Eclipse lounge. You are instantly at home and can see this hotel has a ton to offer.
Resort Layout
I mentioned this previously, but this hotel is two resorts in one! The two resorts are Wyndham Lake Buena Vista (tower) and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista (garden wing). The tower rooms offer more of a deluxe style resort style feel with interior entrances to your room. The garden rooms are in a five story building and have an exterior entrance. The layout of the hotel has the tower in the center and the garden wings on either side of the hotel. It is all very centrally located to the lobby and amenities in the resort.
The main tower has more of a deluxe feel to the rooms. They have rooms with a king-size bed and a pull-out couch, or they have rooms with two queen-size beds. The rooms are well appointed and have all the comforts of home. They do offer rooms that have fantastic views of Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks.
The garden courtyard rooms offer more of a value style resort. The rooms are smaller and instead of two queens they offer two double beds. There are rooms that face the lake and the pool area. The vibe is bright and colorful. The room is smaller in size but very thoughtful with the layout.
Both categories of rooms have been newly renovated and include refrigerators, charging stations for all devices and premium Wi-Fi. The tower rooms have been renovated to have a lake house style feel. The beds have premium bedding and are the perfect place to land after a busy day of enjoying all that Disney has to offer.
Resort Amenities
The courtyard area of the property is beautifully landscaped and there are hidden Mickey’s that you will find throughout the landscaping. It was one of my favorite pool areas of the resorts we toured. It is right on the lake and the pool area was very inviting. They have cabanas and a pool area bar.
There are so many reminders you are at Disney. From a droid in the lobby, hidden mickeys in the landscaping, and a display for Drawn to Life in Disney Springs you truly feel like you are on vacation. I worry when I stay off site that I will miss the magic. There definitely are little touches of magic at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista.
There currently is a daily parking fee for gated self-parking and Valet parking is an option. The nightly resort fee is $36 but that does include the shuttle, resort amenities, premium Wi-Fi and discounts that are available to guests of the resort.
There is a ticket desk in the lobby that can help to provide tickets and information for Disney and local attractions. They also can help you to plan and book tee times to play on any of the three Walt Disney World championship golf courses.
For things to do at this Disney Springs hotel, they have a brand-new arcade, Good Game Arcade. They have a basketball court and sand volleyball court. The oasis pool is zero entry pool with water features. There is also a pool playground/splash pad area that is perfect for younger children. The hotel also has a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Transportation
They do offer daily shuttle transportation to the resort. The details of which are available at the front desk. Guests do enjoy the benefit of 30-minute early theme park entry in the Disney parks.
Dining
There are cafes and restaurants on the property. There is a 24-hour grab and go counter; Sundial 24-7, which would be great for early mornings or late arrivals. Joffrey’s coffee shop serves Joffrey’s coffee and pastries. The breakfast buffet at Lakeview Lounge has a wide range of offerings for hot breakfast before you go out and start your day. The omelets and food selections at this location looked delicious. They also have Mickey waffles! The pool bar with casual food offerings is perfect for a quick bite while you are enjoying the beautiful pool area. Word has it the pool bar has some of the best chicken wings! Lastly the lobby lounge is open in the evening and perfect for a relaxing beverage to start or end your night!
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Oasis Aquatic Pool Area
Recommendation
If you are looking for a hotel that offers proximity to Disney Springs, this is it. The Wyndham Lake Buena Vista is a great option for guests. The proximity to Disney Springs is a huge advantage. It is a short 5 minute walk and you are in the Marketplace section of Disney Springs. If you have guests looking for a hotel with walkable proximity to Disney Springs, this would be my top recommendation!
If you would like information on booking this Disney Springs area resort reach out to me. Disney is my specialty, and I would love to plan a magical trip or you! There are so many resorts to choose from with different advantages and I would love to help you book the perfect resort for your trip! Email me at Anne.Bibb@themagicforless.com or find me on Facebook or Instagram at Adventures by Bibb.
