Bay Lake, Florida

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Bay Lake, Florida

General Information
Name	Bay Lake, Florida
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	City
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates	28°24 45°N
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Population
Total	29
Density	per km²
Area
Total	km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
Type	Mayor–council
Leader
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

Bay Lake is a city in Orange County, Florida. It is one of two municipalities controlled by The Walt Disney Company in Florida, the other being Lake Buena Vista. The city is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Bay Lake was incorporated on December 2, 1969, as part of the creation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was established to provide municipal services to the Walt Disney World Resort. The city was named after Bay Lake, a natural lake that is located east of the Magic Kingdom.

Geography

Bay Lake is located at

   
       28°24 
       45°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.7 square miles, of which 21.5 square miles is land and 1.2 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Bay Lake had a population of 29. The city is unique in that it is primarily composed of employees of The Walt Disney Company who live in the area to maintain the municipal services of the Walt Disney World Resort.

Government

Bay Lake operates under a mayor–council government system. The city council is composed of members who are employees of The Walt Disney Company, ensuring that the company maintains control over the municipal services provided within the city.

Economy

The economy of Bay Lake is dominated by the Walt Disney World Resort, which is the largest single-site employer in the United States. The resort includes four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom, as well as numerous hotels, restaurants, and other entertainment venues.

Education

Bay Lake is served by the Orange County Public Schools system. However, due to its small population and unique nature, there are no public schools within the city limits. Most residents are employees of The Walt Disney Company and their families, who may choose to send their children to schools in nearby communities.

Related Pages

• Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Walt Disney World Resort
• Reedy Creek Improvement District
• Orange County, Florida
• Magic Kingdom
• Epcot
• Disney's Hollywood Studios
• Disney's Animal Kingdom