Disney’s Riviera Resort is the newest resort at Walt Disney World. This Deluxe Resort is also a DVC resort.
The perks of staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort include a living area, larger hotel rooms, and options for large families. Disney’s Riviera also has access to the Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner Station.
Disney’s Riviera Resort offers a unique blend of European elegance and Disney magic. Inspired by Walt Disney’s travels along the Mediterranean coastline, this deluxe resort features stunning architecture, and exquisite dining options.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, exploring the beautiful grounds, or indulging in gourmet cuisine, Disney’s Riviera Resort provides a luxurious and unforgettable stay.
Where is Disney’s Riviera Resort Located?
Disney’s Riviera Resort’s official address is 1080 Esplanade Avenue, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830. The resort can be reached by phone at (407) 828-7030.
Disney’s Riviera Resort is considered an EPCOT Resort Area.
What park is Disney’s Riviera Resort closest to?
Disney’s Riviera Resort is closest to EPCOT Theme Park and is also conveniently located to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney’s Riviera Resort is within walking distance to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
Disney’s Riviera Resort Map
What is the Theme of Disney’s Riviera Resort?
Disney’s Riviera Resort has a European style theme inspired by the French Riviera and Italian Riviera. Disney’s Riviera Resort is themed around the elegant charm and artful sophistication of the Mediterranean Riviera.
The resort showcases a blend of French and Italian influences, with Disney magic. You can see the influences in the architecture, artwork, and overall ambiance.
What tier is Disney Riviera Resort?
Disney’s Riviera Resort is a deluxe resort and a Disney Vacation Club Resort.
This tier offers luxurious accommodations, superior amenities, and convenient transportation options such as the Skyliner, making it a top choice for guests seeking a premium Disney experience.
Guest Rooms
Disney’s Riviera Resort is a DVC resort and does not have standard rooms like other DVC resorts. You can use your Disney Vacation Club Points to stay at this Disney resort hotel.
The guest rooms at Disney’s Riviera Resort are designed with elegant European-inspired décor, offering a blend of luxury and practicality with amenities such as kitchenettes, spacious bathrooms, and private balconies.
Options range from deluxe studios to three-bedroom grand villas, all featuring modern touches and Disney-themed artwork that enhance the resort’s sophisticated ambiance.
Disney’s Riviera Resort price
Disney’s Riviera Resort rooms average about $530 a night. Busier times of the year like the holidays or spring break will be significantly higher. You can find deals on renting DVC points to stay at this resort.
Use reputable sources to rent points to avoid the scams and losing your money.
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Can anyone stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort?
Anyone can stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort, you don’t have to be DVC members. You can book on the Disney website, with a travel agent, or you can rent DVC points if you are not DVC members.
Villa Amenities
- Oven
- Bathroom with jet tub and walk in shower
- Toaster
- Wireless Internet Access
- Microwave
- Private Porch or Balcony
- Hairdryer
- Stacked washer & dryer
- Dishwasher
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Coffee maker
- Iron & Ironing Board
- 2 Flat-Panel TVs
Disney’s Riviera Villas
One-Bedroom Villas – Standard View
- View of Parking Area
- 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull-Down Bed
- Sleeps 5 Adults
One-Bedroom Villas – Preferred View
- View of Courtyard, Lake, Landscaping, Pool or Disney Skyliner
- 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull-Down Bed
- Sleeps 5 Adults
Two-Bedroom Villas – Standard View
- View of Parking Area
- 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3 TVs
- Sleeps 9 Adults
Two-Bedroom Villas – Preferred View
- View of Courtyard, Lake, Landscaping, Pool or Disney Skyliner
- 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3 TVs
- Sleeps 9 Adults
3-Bedroom Villas – Grand Villas
- View of Lake
- 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- 3 Bathrooms
- 4 TVs
- Sleeps 12 Adults
Deluxe Studio Amenities
- Wet bar
- Split bathroom with a shower/tub combination on one side and a walk in shower on the other
- Toaster
- Paper plates and bowls, plastic utensils
- Microwave
- Wireless Internet Access
- Hairdryer
- Private Porch or Balcony
- Kitchenette
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Coffee maker
- Small Refrigerator
- Flat panel TV
Tower Studio Amenities
- Toaster
- Paper plates and bowls, plastic utensils
- Microwave
- Bathroom with a walk in shower
- Coffee maker
- Private Porch or Balcony
- Built in desk
- Wireless Internet Access
- Flat panel TV
- Iron & Ironing BoardSmall Refrigerator
Disney’s Riviera Studio Rooms
Deluxe Studios – Standard View
- View of Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull Down Bed
- Sleeps 5 Adults
Deluxe Studios – Preferred View
- View of Courtyard, Lake, Landscaping, Pool or Disney Skyliner
- 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Single Pull-Down Bed
- Sleeps 5 Adults
Tower Studio
- View of Landscaping or Parking Area
- 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed
- Sleeps 2 Adults
- Flexible living space
- Private balcony
How big is the Disney Riviera Deluxe Studio?
The Deluxe Studio is 423 square feet and can sleep 5 people.
Do you have to be a DVC member to go to Top of the World Lounge?
Only DVC Members or guests of DVC members with membership extras can visit the Top of the World Lounge. Not all DVC members are eligible.
Transportation
Disney’s Riviera shares the Caribbean Beach Resort access to the Skyliner. This gives you easy access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. If the skyliner is not running, there will be bus service instead. The Skyliner is the fastest option to get to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
There is complimentary bus transportation to the other theme parks – Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs.
How do I get to Disney Riviera Resort from EPCOT?
You can take the Disney Skyliner to EPCOT from the Riviera Resort. The ride takes about 10 minutes.
Can you take Skyliner from Riviera to Hollywood Studios?
The Skyliner also goes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is about a 5 minute ride from the Disney’s Riviera Resort.
How far is the Riviera Resort from Magic Kingdom?
The bus ride takes about 20 minutes and runs every 20 minutes. It is recommended to take the bus 60-90 minutes before you want to be in the park.
Is the Riviera on the monorail?
Disney’s Riviera Resort does not have monorail access. If you are looking for easy access to the monorail check out Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, or Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Dining and Shopping
There aren’t many dining options at Disney’s Riviera Resort. There is 1 table service option, 1 quick service option, 1 Coffee Shop, and 1 Bar. The options they do have though are delicious and worth checking out!
La Boutique
The gift shop in the lobby is available for souvenirs, toiletries, snacks, and first aid supplies. There is merchandise available tailored to the Riviera Resort that you won’t find anywhere else.
Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
Topolino’s Terrace is open for both breakfast and lunch. The breakfast is a character meal that costs $49 for adults and $30 for children plus any drinks ordered. It averages $30-60 per person.
You can meet Artist Mickey Mouse, Parisian Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. All four characters have unique outfits you won’t find anywhere else. The characters will come to your table for a meet & greet and also do a special dance as well.
I highly recommend this character breakfast, the food was delicious, every Disney Cast Member was so friendly, and the character experience was magical. This is one of our favorite character meals at Disney World. You will want to make reservations ahead of time and this one goes fast!
Topolino’s Terrace also serves dinner with Italian Cuisine. There is a dress code as this is a fancier meal and does not include characters. Experience the Italian Riviera during the evening hours of this table service restaurant.
Le Petit Café
Le Petit Cafe is a coffee shop open from 7am to 9pm for coffee, pastries, and drinks with a Parisian theme.
Primo Piatto
Primo Piatto is open from 7am to 11pm and is a quick service restaurant. You can use mobile order to order ahead and skip the lines at this location. Primo Piatto offers sandwiches, salads, beer and wine for about $15 per person.
Bar Riva
This pool bar is open-air and perfect for any resort pool day. There are limited food options as well as drinks available here.
Activities and Resort Amenities
Pools
The Riviera Pool main pool areas include Fantasia characters and European Riviera fountains. There is a water slide as well as an interactive water play area for young kids called S’il Vous Play,
Beau Soleil Pool is the quiet pool on property that guests of the Riviera can also enjoy. There is a whirlpool spa for guests to enjoy.
Resort Activities
- Riviera Resort Campfire Activities – Make s’mores at your resort near the waterfront between 6:30pm and 7:30pm every night.
- Movies Under the Stars – on the movie lawn at 8:30pm every night.
- Athlétique Fitness Center – Disney’s Riviera Resort is one of the few Disney resorts that include a gym for fitness lovers.
- The Activity lawn has lawn games to play like Boce Ball and large chess.
- Resort Jogging Trail – A 1.2 mile-loop around Barefoot Bay.
Additional Benefits
- Laundry Room – The villas have their own washer and dryer in each unit. If you are staying in a studio there is also a Self-service laundry room available 24/7. The washers and dryers are available for free.
- Early Theme Park Entry – Enter the parks 30 minutes before official opening for all on property resort guests. This can help you save money on Lightning Lanes. Early access to the Disney parks is a huge perk of staying on property.
- Free Parking
- Extended Evening Hours – on select nights you can stay in the park after closing and enjoy short lines on rides. This perk is only available to deluxe resort guests at no extra charge. Check the My Disney Experience App to find out which parks/dates have evening theme park hours. Currently, EPCOT’s extra magic hours are on most Mondays and Magic Kingdom’s extra magic hours are on Wednesdays. This is subject to change at any time so check the Disney Website for the most accurate information.
Disney’s Riviera Resort offers a perfect blend of European elegance and Disney magic, making it an exceptional choice for your next Disney vacation. With its luxurious accommodations, delicious dining options, and convenient access to the parks via the Skyliner, the resort provides an unparalleled experience for guests of all ages.
Whether you’re seeking relaxation by the pool or exploring the beautifully themed grounds, Disney’s Riviera Resort ensures a memorable and enchanting stay
Related Questions
What did Disney Riviera Resort replace?
Disney’s Riviera Resort is next to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The Riviera is sitting where the Barbados and Martinique buildings of the Caribbean Beach Resort used to be located.
When did Disney’s Riviera Resort open?
The Riviera Resort is one of Disney’s newest hotels with an opening date of December 16th, 2019.
How many floors is the Disney Riviera Resort?
There are 9 floors and 300 guest rooms at Disney’s Riviera Resort.
Can Caribbean Beach Resort use Riviera pool?
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort are two different resorts and do not share pool access despite being close together. You can’t use the pool at the Riviera is you are staying at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.
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