Lake Buena Vista, FL Real Estate

Home to Disney World, Lake Buena Vista is a picturesque community that is situated on the edge of the Disney theme parks and is controlled by The Walt Disney Company. Founded in the 1960s, Walt Disney’s original plan for Lake Buena Vista included at least one futuristic living area, but was never built. This futuristic idea was later used at Epcot. Buena Vista is a Spanish phrase meaning “good view” and is appropriately applied to the town of Lake Buena Vista.

Lake Buena Vista’s mayor, business administrator, and city council are all chosen by and are employees of The Walt Disney Company. Separate from The Walt Disney Company is The Reedy Creek Improvement District, a publicly funded agency of the State of Florida that provides utilities to the residents of Lake Buena Vista.

Part of Disney’s magic, Lake Buena Vista is just moments from the Disney theme parks including Downtown Disney, Pleasure Island, Fort Wilderness, MGM Studios, Epcot, and the Magic Kingdom. Just minutes from this sought-after address are the theme parks of Universal Studios and Sea World. The perfect location, residents of Lake Buena Vista can enjoy the convenience of numerous restaurants, resorts, and shopping all within walking distance of their exclusive homes. Golfers will enjoy this slice of paradise with several golf courses nearby including Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, Grande Pines Golf Club, Disney’s Eagle Pines, Oak Trail, Magnolia, and Osprey Ridge Golf Courses.

Part of Orange County, Lake Buena Vista is sited southwest of Orlando, between Orlando and Kissimmee, along the Interstate 4 corridor. The warm waves of Daytona Beach are located approximately one hour and twenty minutes east of Lake Buena Vista; the equally beautiful surf of Sarasota is approximately two hours southwest. The Orlando International Airport is about 20 minutes away from this lovely locale. Lake Buena Vista commuters have the option of saving the high-priced gas in their cars and using the Lynx Bus with services throughout Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.

Lake Buena Vista is the third smallest city in Florida with a population in 2000 of only 16 people calling this area home. New luxurious condos are currently under construction in Lake Buena Vista and are priced around $978,000 for a one bedroom with two full baths. Lake Buena Vista is part of Orange County Public Schools, local schools include Millennia Elementary and Celebration School; private schools are Celebration Academy, Ibn Seena Academy, and Montessori World School.