Things to Do in Lake Buena Vista, Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Orlando is home to EPCOT, an amusement park where crowds explore the future and other countries. The area has American restaurants, bakeries, and cafes like Take a Shot Coffee Bar and Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe.
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EPCOT ★ 4.7 · 164.0k· $$$ ★
Crowds flock to this educational Disney theme park to explore the future & other countries.
Every day 9 AM – 9 PM
Disney Springs ★ 4.7 · 240.3k
Complex with restaurants, bars, live shows & shops, including the world's largest Disney store.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM
World of Disney® ★ 4.6 · 5.7k· $$$
Large store selling a wide range of Disney character clothing, housewares, toys & collectibles.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM
Goofy's Candy Company ★ 4.5 · 739
Whimsical Disney sweets shop with an array of candies & cupcakes plus a private party room.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM Where to eat & drink in Lake Buena Vista Grand Floridian Cafe Michelin ★ · $20–30
Nestled within Disney's crown jewel, the Grand Floridian Resort, this restaurant is by no means an easy reservation, but the reward is a kind of magic rarely seen these days.
Every day 7:30 AM – 2 PM
The Polite Pig ★ 4.5 · 5.4k· $20–30
If the name of this Disney Springs destination doesn't warrant your attention, its waterfront setting and soulful cooking will do the trick.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Paddlefish ★ 4.6 · 12.8k· $30–90
Downtown Disney eatery aboard a faux riverboat featuring seafood, steaks & a vast menu of wines.
Every day 12 PM – 11 PM
Wine Bar George ★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Spacious, rustic-chic venue featuring diverse wines, globally inspired small plates & patio seating.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 11 PM
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe - Lake Buena Vista ★ 4.9 · 594· $10–20
Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe is a fast-casual restaurant chain serving fresh smoothies, acai bowls, coffee drinks, and healthy food at 25+ locations across the United States.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 12 AM
Sat 9 AM – 1 AM
Sun 9 AM – 12 AM
Rainforest Cafe ★ 4.8 · 107.2k· $20–30
Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Summer House on the Lake ★ 4.9 · 25.6k· $20–70
A restaurant at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort, known for offering a summer-themed experience year-round.
Mon 10 AM – 11 PM
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
STK Steakhouse ★ 4.7 · 39.8k· $$$$
Grilled meats and DJ-spun tunes in a splashy two-story steakhouse with a rooftop terrace.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 11 PM
The Boathouse ★ 4.8 · 23.2k· $30–90
Sophisticated waterfront choice for steak and seafood, plus tours in vintage amphibious automobiles.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM
T-Rex Cafe ★ 4.6 · 30.2k· $20–30
American eats plus animatronic dinosaurs & an underwater aquarium draw crowds in Downtown Disney.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
City Works (Disney Springs - Orlando) ★ 4.8 · 8.7k· $20–30
Located on the West side of Disney Springs, City Works is any beer-lover’s ultimate destination when visiting a Disney property in Florida.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 11 PM
V Pizza & Tap Room - Lake Buena Vista ★ 4.9 · 5.1k· $10–20
A pizza and tap room in Lake Buena Vista known for authentic Italian brick oven pizza and wood-fired chicken wings.
Mon–Tue 11 AM – 9 PM
Wed–Thu 11 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM Planning time in Lake Buena Vista?
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