The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

[Bjaiken77]

I’m at the Riviera right now. My wife and I are doing a quick two night get away without the kids. I was lucky enough to score a Tower Studio for our stay. We arrived at 1 and our room was ready. It is definitely small, but perfectly adequate for a couples trip. We had drinks at Bar Riva and took a little nap. Now off to Le Cellier for dinner.

Thanks for the information. I’m extremely curious about these tower studios because I think they might be an option for my fiancé and I. Mostly, for trips where we are hitting the parks and staying outside the room at the pool or bar.

If it’s the size of a queen bed, and we aren’t staying in the room except to sleep, I don’t see it as a bad option in theory. I say “in theory” because I’ve never even seen them in person.

 

[LuvDisney09]

We were told we couldn't unless we had a reservation.

Can you go to the Terrace at Topolino's to enjoy the view if you don't have a reservation?

 

[GrtDisGuy]

Can you go to the Terrace at Topolino's to enjoy the view if you don't have a reservation?

Yes. You can also sit at the bar inside (could be a wait and limited) or get a drink from the bar and enjoy it on the Terrace.

 

[GrtDisGuy]

We were told we couldn't unless we had a reservation.

i saw your reply after I left my commen. I have gone up 2 times to the terrace without reservation. Just mentioned I wanted to see outside and another time just getting a modern fashioned to drink. But maybe It depends on who is in charge that night or amount of activity they have?

 

[Bjaiken77]

When we were at Topolino’s, we walked into the bar area and had dinner. Even if they are sticklers for the terrace, I think you’d be good if you went to the bar and got an appetizer and drinks.

 

[LuvDisney09]

I'll have to try again next trip. We didn't want to make a big deal of it but thought it was crummy.

 

[Bjaiken77]

The terrace isn’t very big. I can see how it’d be no fun if there were too many people there. I’ve heard they aren’t sticklers if it appears there is availability. Mostly, if you don’t have a seat, there is nowhere to go. The walk ways outside the seated area need to be clear for fire safety, I’d imagine.

 

[Sarahslay]

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Thanks for the tip! I considered bringing some tape on our next visit but felt nervous that I might set something off by tampering with it lol.

I'm always scared to touch them, but as long as no buttons are touched I figured we're good lol

 

[happenin2you]

RIVIERA'S BE OUR GUEST LIST
Will you be joining us at the Riviera? Comment on this thread with your dates to be added below!

2021
April
summerw: April 24-28, Deluxe Studio SV
Akck: April 24-27, Tower Studio

May
TinkB278: May 15-20, 1-Bedroom SV
kanerf: May 16-18, Deluxe Studio
DISguyDennis: May 22-27, Deluxe Studio SV
Doberge: May 22-27, Deluxe Studio PV

June
Dicentras: June 19-23, 2-Bedroom LO SV
PixiePlns: June 19-26 1-Bedroom

July
nataliz: July 7-14, 2-Bedroom PV
UrsulaWantsYourSoul & javaduck: July 18&19, Tower Studio + 20&21, Deluxe Studio + 22-27, 2-Bedroom

August
Diane Kompan: August 13-22
MomOTwins: August 14-18, Welcome Home Trip
havoc315: August 14-22, Welcome Home Trip, 2-Bedroom LO PV
Pills: August 14-25, Deluxe Studio SV
jasonplusliz: August 22-28, 1-Bedroom SV
Thegoatfeeder: August 30-September 8


September
transferteck: September 1-3, Tower Studio
bigAWL: September 8-11, 1-Bedroom PV
IceSkatingPrincess: September 8-12 2021, welcome home trip, Deluxe Studio SV
tdonnell56: September 14-17, 1 & 2 Bedroom
Anthony Vito: September 30-October 3, Deluxe Studio SV

October
Jimmy Mouse: October 3-9

November
Sydnerella: November 19-28, 1-Bedroom PV

December
jamesweikamp: December 4-11, 2-Bedroom PV
Thegoatfeeder: December 5-10



2022
January
Jimmy Mouse: January 2-8
Transferteck: Jan 13-17, Tower Studio
IceSkatingPrincess: January 14-18 2022, Deluxe Studio PV
Akck: January 19-23, Tower Studio & January 23-28, Deluxe Studio SV

February
Evita_W: February 10-16
Transferteck: February 13-15, Tower Studio
havoc315: February 18-22, 2-Bedroom LO SV
jamesweikamp: February 28 - March 6, Tower Studio

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

June 14-18 1 Bedroom PV

 

[DISguyDennis]

Hello. I have a stay at Rivera at the end of June. I remember reading a bit back that valet was expected to return in May to most resorts. Does anyone know if valet is back up and running at Riviera?

Valet was out front when I went so I assume they are.

 

[tobikaye]

Valet was out front when I went so I assume they are.

Terrific, thank you.

 

[HMyers12]

Got back from an awesome stay at Riviera this past Sunday. This was our welcome home stay and first time staying at the resort. I have to say I am in LOVE with this resort. I am so happy it is my home resort. I booked a 1 bedroom standard room, and got pixie dusted to a 1 bedroom preferred room. Room 8888 is fantastic! Great views of the Skyliner, quite pool, and lake.

 

[kinkin201]

Hey everyone! Add-on-itis hit, and I now own at RR! I saw the first post and had a question about buses. When/if RR shares a bus with Caribbean, is it the 1st stop or 2nd? I'm mainly wondering how it is getting to DS.

 

[HMyers12]

Hey everyone! Add-on-itis hit, and I now own at RR! I saw the first post and had a question about buses. When/if RR shares a bus with Caribbean, is it the 1st stop or 2nd? I'm mainly wondering how it is getting to DS.

I just got back from a stay at Riviera and it has its own dedicated buses, it doesn't share with CB. Though if a bus pulls up for CB at one of the parks or DS you can hop on and walk back over to Riviera. We never wiated more than 20 min for a bus to DS.

 

[kinkin201]

I just got back from a stay at Riviera and it has its own dedicated buses, it doesn't share with CB. Though if a bus pulls up for CB at one of the parks or DS you can hop on and walk back over to Riviera. We never wiated more than 20 min for a bus to DS.

Awesome, thanks for the info!

 

[Bjaiken77]

I have a trip booked for April during Flower and Garden and can’t wait to go home. I don’t understand why other people don’t get RIV. They love the boutique experience of the villas. I do too. But they complain that everything is sprawled out. I do too. The RIV combines the best of both worlds, with world class food and transportation, and people rip on it.

Regardless, my fiancé and I had a magical evening at La Petit cafe (amazing coffee) followed by an incredible dinner at Topolino’s and drinks on the terrace. It was just magic. I hope more hate comes so that I can pick up more points for cheap.

 

[kanerf]

Yup, the resale restriction does not scare me, just more points to stay at RIV. I own 50 direct, but would not mind adding more resale.

 

[Turn the Page]

I just got back from a stay at Riviera and it has its own dedicated buses, it doesn't share with CB. Though if a bus pulls up for CB at one of the parks or DS you can hop on and walk back over to Riviera. We never wiated more than 20 min for a bus to DS.

Yes, this. Our last trip we stayed at A of A and on more than one occasion we saw a bus for RIV was coming first so we hopped on it then took the Skyliner over. I know some people don't like the Skyliner but we just love it.

 

[Turn the Page]

I have a trip booked for April during Flower and Garden and can’t wait to go home. I don’t understand why other people don’t get RIV. They love the boutique experience of the villas. I do too. But they complain that everything is sprawled out. I do too. The RIV combines the best of both worlds, with world class food and transportation, and people rip on it.

Regardless, my fiancé and I had a magical evening at La Petit cafe (amazing coffee) followed by an incredible dinner at Topolino’s and drinks on the terrace. It was just magic. I hope more hate comes so that I can pick up more points for cheap.

We love RIV and bought there a few months ago. Our first say is in 92 days.......not that i'm counting or anything. But I digress. We also really like SSR and if it wasn't so stinking huge we would have strongly considered buying there.

We don't fully understand the love for Poly, and BLT and VGF to a certain extent. We feel about the Skyliner how many feel about the monorail. Different strokes and all that.

But i'm with you, we also like how compact it is, sight lines not withstanding. After walking 6 miles around the parks all day I have zero interest in another trek down an enormous hallway to my room.

 

[DMLAINI]

I know we have to use the Skyliner for transportation to & from Hollywood Studios & EPCOT. If it's not running, how do we know where to get a bus back since there's not a spot for it at those parks? And at Riviera, would we get a bus at the regular bus area?