Disney’s Riviera Resort, which opened in December 2019, is Walt Disney World’s newest Resort!

Disney’s Riviera Resort is Disney Vacation Club Resort, offering 1-, 2- and 3-Bedroom Villas as well as Tower and Deluxe Studios.

Riviera Resort is home to one of the stations for the Disney Skyliner – a gondola connecting EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios with four Disney Resorts (including Riviera).

Inspired by Europe — and, in fact, by Walt Disney and his wife Lillian’s own travels along the French Riviera — deluxe amenities, memorable Resort activities, a wide range of fantastic and flavorful dining (including Character Dining), lovely and relaxing pools, and much more are all part of the Riviera Resort experience.

And so, in the spirit of Walt and Lillian’s own journey which inspired this Resort… let’s EXPLORE!

Disney’s Riviera Resort Atmosphere

Disney shares that “Disney’s Riviera Resort is designed to capture the magic of Europe that Walt Disney fell in love with once upon a time.” 

The European Riviera inspires the architectural design and decorative touches.

The theme translates into a refined and elegant space that is simultaneously bright and airy. 

Of course, Riviera Resort is not without touches of Disney whimsy!

The overall effect is stunning while also being relaxing and welcoming.

Disney’s Riviera Resort Dining

Riviera Resort boasts rooftop and Character Dining, along with casual counter service and pool bar eats and drinks served in upscale settings.

Table Service Restaurants

Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera is a rooftop Signature Dining restaurant and lounge.

In addition to fine dining, Topolino’s also offers sweeping views of EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including views of the nighttime fireworks. 

In the morning, Topolino’s presents a TERRIFIC Character Breakfast featuring Mickey Mouse and friends: Breakfast à la Art!

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck (dressed in costumes unique to Topolino’s!) join guests as they enjoy a delicious meal.

Counter Service Restaurants

Primo Piatto serves as Riviera’s Quick Service and grab-and-go location.

That said, with dishes like Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes and a Croque Madame sandwich for Breakfast, and Hearth-Baked Pizzas and Spicy Italian Sandwiches for Lunch and Dinner, Primo Piatto is Counter Service… elevated!

Le Petit Cafe is located off the lobby of the resort and serves up specialty coffee and artisan pastries in the morning, transforming into a wine bar in the evening.

Voyageurs Lounge is also off the lobby, offering a relaxing spot for guests to enjoy items from Le Petit Cafe, or enjoy playing a game or reading a book.

Bar Riva is the Resort’s poolside bar.

Chef-crafted sandwiches and specialty cocktails are served in a covered, open-air setting.

Riviera Resort Amenities and Recreation

Water and Play Areas

Guests can enjoy the heated Riviera Pool (complete with a waterslide) and the heated Beau Soleil Pool.

Each are accompanied by a whirlpool spa.

And the S’il Vous Play is especially made for the kiddos to make a splash!

The Activity Lawn features a large chess lawn, a bocce ball court, and more.

Guests looking to get a workout in during their vacation can visit the Athlétique Fitness Center.

Additional amenities for Resort guests also include complimentary Wi-Fi, currency exchange, self-service laundry rooms, mail services, and online check-in.

Resort Activities and Experiences

The Front Desk will provide you with information about current Resort Activities which may include options like Movies Under the Stars, Pool Parties, evening Campfires, and additional activities for a nominal fee such as Arts and Crafts that you can take home!

You will also see signs alerting to the day’s and week’s activities around the Resort so you don’t miss any of the fun!

Painting on the Riviera

Painting on the Riviera invites guests to create their own work of art on select dates!

This experience is typically offered at the Eventi Room on Mondays and Thursdays at 1PM for a fee. Stop by the Eventi Room to inquire about openings!

Additional Benefits

MORE Theme Park Hours

Guest staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort have access to ADDITIONAL hours in the Disney World theme parks!

Early Theme Park Entry allows guests to enter any of the parks 30 minutes early to get a head start on their day in the parks!

This benefit is available for ANY theme park every day. Please note that guests need a valid theme park ticket AND a Park Pass reservation for the park they’re planning to visit in order to gain early access.

The Disney World Parks also offer Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for select guests, giving them extra hours in the parks at night! Guests at Disney’s Riviera Resort qualify for this benefit, as it is exclusively to guests who are staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Walt Disney World Resort hotel for the length of their stay. 

Guests attending Extended Evening Hours need a valid ticket and Disney Park Pass for that theme park. Alternatively, they may visit with a Park Hopper as long as they scanned into their Park Pass-reserved park at some time earlier in the day. Click HERE to see the schedule for Extended Evening Hours!

Find out more about EXTRA Theme Park Hours for Disney Resort hotels guests HERE!

Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes

Disney Genie is a new service available through the My Disney Experience app which offers both free and optional paid-for features which will help guests maximize their time in the parks. The two optional paid-for features — Disney Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selection — launched in tandem with the FREE standard Disney Genie.

For guests wishing to ride Disney’s most popular attractions — such as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — without a wait, Individual Attraction Selection allows guests to select return times to bypass the standby line and instead enter the Lightning Lane for a maximum of two specific, more popular attractions. Individual Attraction Selection is a pay-per-ride option.

All guests have the ability to buy Individual Attraction Selections. Guests staying offsite are able to get their first one when the park opens. But those staying at Disney-owned and operated hotels are able to make their first Individual Attraction Selection at 7AM each day.

Click HERE to learn EVERYTHING you need to know about Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection!

Transportation

Disney’s newest form of transportation, the Disney Skyliner, hosts a station at Disney’s Riviera Resort!

From Riviera, the Skyliner goes directly to EPCOT and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. From Caribbean Beach (which serves as the Skyliner Hub) guests can then transfer to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (or to Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts).

Guests at Riviera will be treated to the sight of GORGEOUS murals on the way to and from the Resort’s Skyliner station!

Additionally, guests have complimentary access to Disney Bus Transportation to and from the theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs.

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