Disney’s Riviera Resort

1 October 2024 by Steve Bell Leave a Comment

This Walt Disney World Disney Vacation Club Resort is Spectacular!

Beautiful rooms and common areas, great restaurants, and Skyliner access make this one of WDW’s very best! 

The Riviera Resort is a Disney Vacation Club-only property. It is not co-located with a regular Walt Disney Resort as many DVC properties are.

The Riviera captures the look and feel of Europe and the Mediterranean and has a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.

Riviera Resort 1 Bed Room Suite

Guest Rooms

Riviera Resort offers five room types: Tower Studios, Deluxe Studios, 1-bedroom villas, 2-bedroom villas, and 3-bedroom grand villas.

Tower Studios is a first-of-their-kind room design for Walt Disney World and suits parties of two or fewer with a Murphy-style bed.

The guest rooms at the Riviera are bright and beautifully decorated with lots of interesting artwork.

You’ll also find lots of artwork around the resort in hallways and common areas.

Riviera Resort Hallway Artwork

Riviera Resort Lobby Artwork

• Tower Studio: $495 – $885 – With 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed. Unique 2 person accommodation featuring flexible living space and a private balcony. Views of Landscaping or Parking Area.
• Deluxe Studio – Standard View: $752 – $1232 – With 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and porch or balcony. Views of Parking Areas.
• Deluxe Studio – Preferred View: $818 – $1359 – With 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed. Spacious accommodations include a kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, and porch or balcony. Views of Courtyard, Lake, Landscaping, Pool or Disney Skyliner.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Standard View: $1029 – $1658 – With 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed. Great for families, villas include a full kitchen and a split bathroom that features 2 sink areas. Views of Parking Areas.
• 1 Bedroom Villa – Preferred View: $1125 – $1954 – With 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed. Great for families, villas include a full kitchen and a split bathroom that features 2 sink areas. Views of Courtyard, Lake, Landscaping, Pool or Disney Skyliner.
• 2 Bedroom Villa – Standard View: $1690 – $2660 – With 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed. Great for large families, Villa accommodations include full kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, washer, dryer. Views of Parking Areas.
• 2 Bedroom Villa – Preferred View: $1846 – $3051 – With 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed. Great for large families, Villa accommodations include full kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, washer, dryer. Views of Courtyard, Lake, Landscaping, Pool or Disney Skyliner.
• 3 Bedroom Grand Villa: $3385 – $5616 – With 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa. Grand villas includes a full kitchen with an island, formal dining area and 3 full bathrooms. Views of Lake.

Listed nightly prices are for 2025 and include sales tax and are rounded to the nearest dollar. They do not factor in any military discount as these are based on availability.

Riviera Resort 1 Bed Room Suite

Riviera Resort 1 Bed Room Suite

Riviera Resort 1 Bed Room Suite – Fold Down Bed

Riviera Resort 1 Bed Room Suite – Fold Down Bed

DVC Rooms at Up to 65% Off

DVC Resorts can also be rented at up to 65% off through a rental service that matchs Disney Vacation Club Members who want to rent DVC points with Guests who would like to book accommodations at one of Disney’s 17 exclusive DVC resorts.. Using this totally approved and safe process, you can save up to 65% on Deluxe DVC Resort stays! We recommend the DVC Rental Store, part of The World of DVC. They have the largest selection of DVC Points for rent in the world, giving you more options, better availability, and the best chance to book your dream Disney vacation. You can count on the DVC Rental Store to handle the DVC rental process from start to finish and deliver a customer experience that’s simple, straightforward, and 100% stress-free.

Dining

The Riviera has a few great dining options, plus quick access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios with their dining options via the Skyliner.

The view from Topolino’s Terrace

Topolino’s Terrace – B, D$$$ – Table Service – Fine Dining – Rooftop dining with a view and character breakfasts. Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends. Top of the line seafood and meat menu for dinner.

Le Petit Cafe – B, L, D$ – A small counter Lounge, located off the lobby. Specialty cocktails, cocktails, beer and cider, wine, plus a limited snack menu.

Primo Piatto – B, L, D$ – Quick Service – Pancakes, waffles, egg sandwiches, pizzas, hot and cold sandwiches, snacks, beer and wine, cocktails.

Bar Riva – L, D$ – Table/Bar Service – Indoor/Outdoor Bar located near the pool area. Sandwiches, wings, salad with a Mediterranean flair.

Room Service

Features

Two Pools

At the Riviera Pool, sun umbrellas dot the grounds as the inviting waters cast a warm, golden glow upon the surrounding stucco façades. Pure vacation bliss awaits at this family-friendly pool, which also features a pool slide that winds around a stately column tower.

The Riviera Pool and Kids Play Area

Beau Soleil Pool beckons you to unwind alongside shimmering waters in a soothing setting.

The Beau Soleil Pool

Hot Tub  – At the main pool

Kiddy Pool – S’il Vous Play, an interactive water play area for kids that’s inspired by the grand public fountains of Europe—featuring a ballet of friendly Fantasia characters.

Guest Laundry – Enjoy 24-hour self-service laundry room, plus dry cleaning and valet laundry services, and an in-room washer and dryer.

Fitness Center – Athlétique Fitness Center

Jogging Trail

Location

An EPCOT Area Resort

Located on Disney World’s Skyliner route The Riviera Resort is one of The Best Disney Resorts for EPCOT Fans, and one of The Best Disney Resorts for Hollywood Studios Fans.

Riviera Resort Bus Stop

Transportation

Bus transportation is available to all Disney World guest areas. Buses to Epcot and Hollywood Studios can be limited or do not run during Skyliner operating hours.

The Riviera is one of the resorts that has the Disney Skyliner gondola system for transportation to Epcot and Disney Hollywood Studios.

The the Riviera’s Skyliner Station is an an intermediate station between Epcot and the Caribbean Beach Resort. From here you can ride to Epcot in one direction and to the Caribbean Beach Station in the other. You must get off at the Caribbean Station and board another line to continue your journey to Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts.

When heading to the theme parks during the morning rush, you will experience 2 different situations.

When heading to Epcot, you’ll board the Skyliner at the Riviera and get off at Epcot’s International Gateway Station.

When heading to Hollywood Studios, you’ll board the Skyliner at the Riviera and get off at the Caribbean Beach Resort Station. When you arrive at the Caribbean Beach Station you will go to the back of the line waiting there in order to continue on! Factor this into your planning.

Overnight Parking is free at the Disney World Deluxes.

Valet service is offered at Disney Deluxe and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Upon your arrival, please check with the Security Host for parking options. Valet service is $42 per night (plus tax).

Riviera Resort Skyliner Station

Our Thoughts

We just experienced the Riviera for the first time this year (2020) and simply loved it.

It is new, beautiful, and convenient. Dining options are plentiful given the small size of the resort and high quality.

We are not yet sold on the Skyliner for reasons we go into in our Skyliner page, but other than that a Disney gem!

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