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    Lake Buena Vista question

    Apparently the latest maps of Downtown Disney in Florida label the large body of water separating Saratoga Springs from Downtown Disney as "Lake Buena Vista". Historically, that lake was known as "Village Lake". Lake Buena Vista is to the northeast, on the other side of Buena Vista Drive (known before Disney's acquisition as "Blake Lake").

    Now, though, the DD map shows "Lake Buena Vista" as the big one. Google Maps, oddly enough, labels LBV as "Blake Lake", which I think is a relatively new change. Anyone know what's going on?


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    If Im reading your question right, per Wikipedia:

    Lake Buena Vista is a small body of water located east of the Buena Vista Golf Course, west of the crossing of State Road 535 and Interstate 4. The lake, which was called "Blake Lake" before its acquisition by Disney, was most probably named for Buena Vista Street in Burbank, California, where Disney's corporate headquarters are located.
    So, Im betting Google Maps is a bit dated in some parts, updated in others. I say that because it shows the new walking bridges and boat launches.
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