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Riviera Resort

Inspired by the European travels that captivated Walt Disney himself, this Deluxe Villa resort brings a Mediterranean sensibility to Walt Disney World. The architecture leans into grand archways, terraces and palm-lined approaches, while inside you'll find 20th-century-influenced furnishings and a Disney character art collection with a distinctly European artistic flair. It's a more grown-up aesthetic than most on-property resorts, though families are very much the target audience. Accommodation runs from clever Tower Studios — built for two, with a hidden pull-down bed — through to three-bedroom Grand Villas sleeping 12, making it a strong pick for multigenerational trips. Topolino's Terrace offers rooftop dining at breakfast and dinner, and the Disney Skyliner gondola connects you directly to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. It's a Disney Vacation Club property, but rooms are bookable by anyone.

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See what guests say about Riviera Resort Rated 4.3/5 from 261 reviews on TripAdvisor

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Disney World’s Riviera can entertain and relax guests on resort days

Disney World’s Riviera Resort has plenty to keep its guests relaxed and entertained during their downtime away from the theme parks. It is a Disney Vacation Club property, but regular guests are able to make bookings too, at most times of the year. And, because it is a DVC, you may find the experience is a bit elevated compared to some other Disney resorts at a similar price-point.

Where to eat at Disney World’s Riviera Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort is one of the most stylish spots at Walt Disney World, and it has dining options to match. The Mediterranean-themed resort, styled and inspired by the French and Italian Riviera, has highly recommended dining experiences for guests. 

How to get to Disney World’s Riviera Resort on your travel day

The Riviera Resort, one of the 'deluxe villa' Disney World ‘on-property’ hotels, is well-connected and it is straightforward to get to. Whether you’re flying in, getting a train, or driving in travelling into the resort won’t be challenging.

Where to stay at Disney World’s Riviera Resort

The Riviera Resort is not a typical Disney World hotel - opened in 2019, it’s a high-end Disney Vacation Club (DVC) resort that has some of the larger accommodations found anywhere on the Disney World property. DVC is basically Disney’s timeshare ownership program, featuring several exclusive resorts across the Orlando property. 'Regular' guests can book these accommodations, but only after DVC members have had the option to.

Rating

261 reviews

Location 4.8

Sleep Quality 4.6

Rooms 4.4

Service 4.6

Value 4.0

Cleanliness 4.8

michaeldG1890IN

Use Caution

We just checked into Disney's Riviera Hotel. Room 8832 (west side) and very disappointed. Exposed plumbing under the kitchen sink, old style tub shower with a curtain, the bedroom closet has a cheap curtain instead of a door. The counter top microwave doesn't even fit under the shelf in the kitchen. These are not the amenities you would expect in a 5 star hotel. The only redeeming quality is that the room was very clean and had a nice view. We recently stayed on the east side and the room was very nice and what you would expect from Disney.

pattysZ1207JM

Dissapointed

I went to scout out the next Disney Resort /DVC to stay at and was very disappointed. Felt like just antoher fancy large cold Condo. There was no disney warmth and the gr ounds were spare and Hot. Felt like like Disney just squeezed this hotel in between the ones nearby. Youd get the same feel if you stayed at a cheaper Hotel.

GermanyTwinsFanPlatte City, Missouri

Beautiful Resort and a Great Weekend Stay at WDW!

The Riviera is a beautiful resort! The food at all of the restaurants is great, which is a nice change from the food courts you typically see at other Disney resorts. The pools and activity areas were fun, and all of the Disney cast members were super nice and helpful. Plus, being on the Disney Skyliner line is a great benefit to have when visiting EPCOT or Hollywood Studios. The only negative is that our deluxe studio room was smaller than expected, which is a big deal when you consider the costs for the room. I've stayed in other WDW resorts with larger rooms and more amenities for less money, so perhaps the smaller room made this experience a little less enjoyable.

chatto

The Riviera Resort Gets it Right

For the most part, Disney's Deluxe resorts struggle to provide value for money, but the Riviera Resort has fixed many of the issues that I have found at other Deluxe properties, and if you can manage to book a stay here, I would highly recommend it over most of the other Disney properties in this class. First, the amenities at the resort are easy to access and are well curated. The quiet pool is actually quiet, and the kids pool is large enough that adults without children can still find a nice place to relax. The restaurants are varied in type, and again, easy to access without going on a backpacking adventure (Wilderness Lodge) or weaving through a crowd (Boardwalk). Bar Riva is exception, the quick service offers a great deal of variety, and Topolino's Terrace has the best food quality for character dining on property. The rooms have been developed with actual sound proofing, and the bathrooms are up to date and convenient (none of that putting the towels ten feet from the shower as at the Gran Destino. Parking is convenient, the Skyliner is convenient, and the vibe is relaxed. This resort, along with Port Orleans French Quarter, really brings value for the money.

JeffreyL667Dix Hills, Long Island, New York

Great experience

staff was very helpful and friendly. 2 bedroom was huge. beds were comfortable, shower was very nice. breakfast on property was excellent. great time.

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