It is roughly triangular in shape and is under the jurisdiction of the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

The lake connects with the Disney-made Seven Seas Lagoon via a water bridge on the west side.

In the far north corner of the lake is a dry dock service area where the transportation boats are stored at night.

The largest is Discovery Island located in the center of the lake and directly across from Disney's River Country.

It was closed due to its similarity in theme to the newly opened Disney's Animal Kingdom.