5 Reasons You Need to Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Walt Disney World has opened a new resort that will make you feel like you’re home on a European Riviera. Here are 5 Reasons You Need to Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

5 Reasons You Need to Stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Location, Location, Location!

Riviera Resort is located in the Epcot Resort area but it’s located uniquely close to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The resort is also one of the stops on the new Disney Skyliner. This makes getting to either Epcot, Hollywood Studios, or one of the other Skyliner resorts so much easier! The Skyliner runs on a loop so there’s no wait like the one you’d have with bus transportation.

Unique Rivera Resort Activities

The Riviera Resort is themed after European rivieras and with that theme comes traditionally European games and activities throughout the resort. In the courtyard you’ll find a bocce court and an over-sized chess board for you and the family to play.

You’ll also find two pools, a kid’s splash pad area, and movies on the lawn.

Disney Vacation Club Accommodations

The Riviera Resort is different from your run-of-the-mill resort in that it’s a Disney Vacation Club Resort. That means you get the luxury of a resort and the comforts of home in every room.

There are 4 room types available:

• NEW! Tower Studios – Unique to Disney’s Riviera Resort, built into the wall, microwave, small refrigerator, drawers and a cleverly hidden pull-down queen-size bed that just as easily tucks away to reveal a comfortable lounge-worthy space; Sleeps up to 2 Adults
• Deluxe Studios – Either a queen-size bed, a pull-down queen-size bed, and a single pull-down bunk-size bed, kitchenette, private patio or balcony; Sleeps up to 5 Adults
• 1-Bedroom Villas – Separate bedroom that offers privacy, fully equipped kitchen, your own washer and dryer, and a split bathroom with a soothing bubble-jet bathtub; Sleeps up to 5 Adults
• 2-Bedroom Villas – Same amenities as a 1 Bedroom Villa but includes an additional bedroom and full bathroom; Sleeps up to 9 Adults
• 3-Bedroom Grand Villas – 3 Separate bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen with island, formal dining area, 3 full bathrooms; Sleeps up to 12 Adults

European Inspired Cuisine AND Character Dining

There are 3 unique ways to dine at the Riviera Resort:

• Le Petit Café – From morning coffee and pastry to late-night drinks and small plates, treat yourself to a sophisticated taste of Paris. 
• Gather your family and friends for a quick snack or casual meal of sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, desserts and more! Mobile Ordering available!
• Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera offers French and Italian cuisine, along with sweeping rooftop views. Character Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends from 7:30-11am and Dinner with a rooftop view from 5-9:30pm. Indulge in dinners of fresh, delicious seafood and meat dishes, handmade pasta and decadent dessert. *Reservations are recommended!

Related: Best Places to Eat in the Magic Kingdom

Perks to Staying On-Site at Disney World

This isn’t unique to the Riviera Resort but they’re still worth mentioning! When you stay on-site at a Walt Disney World Resort you get a few perks that make it that much better of a stay.

• Extra Magic Hours – Each day, one of the parks opens early or stays open longer, so you can enjoy select attractions (valid theme park admission and Resort ID required).
• Early Access to Disney FastPass+ Planning – Get access to reserve some Disney FastPass+ attractions, shows and more—up to 60 days before you arrive! Plus, receive complimentary MagicBands.
• Complimentary Resort Transportation – Motor coaches, water taxis and our world-famous monorail make getting around Walt Disney World Resort convenient! Plus, Guests can now take advantage of the new Disney Skyliner gondolas to travel from select Resorts to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Complimentary Airport Transportation – Receive complimentary motor coach transportation between Orlando International Airport and your Disney Resort hotel via Disney’s Magical Express service.
• Entertaining Amenities – Themed pools with slides, poolside games and outdoor Disney movie screenings are just a few of the fun activities that are available at select Disney Resort hotels.

Unique Perks only a Disney Travel Agent can bring you

When you book your stay at the Riviera Resort with an Authorized Disney Travel Agent, you get unique perks only a Travel Agent can bring you.

All of the planning is made easy and done for you. As a Disney Travel Agent, I search for all of the best dining reservations and fast passes to make sure your vacation is as magical as possible! I can even help you snag the best discounts too!

Book your next Disney Vacation with me today!

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