Reviews of Riviera Resort (Deluxe, DVC)
Reviewed by Brittney Review Date: 12/09/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our home resort and our favorite resort. We bought into Riviera without even seeing a sample room and were so thrilled by its beauty once we were able to stay. Riviera is second to none. The space is visually stunning, the adult pool is a wonderful place to relax, the gym is well stocked to get in a good workout before heading on the Skyliner to eat your way around Epcot, and the lobby scent is so pleasant I made excuses to head down and walk through. We are not fancy people and usually prefer to save money by staying at moderate level hotels when not in Disney so this upgrade to a beautiful resort is a welcome one. The cast members here are so attentive and welcoming, it's hard to not have a smile on your face all the time. Way to go Disney, you got this one so very right!
Pros:
Location, ease of transportation, views, adult pool, great restaurants, amazing cast members, theming, design, all of it!Cons:
noneReviewed by Cesare Review Date: 12/02/2020
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed overnight in a Studio - this was one of the best properties we have stayed in. It was very expensive - even with the 40% discount. The view is very nice, and the pool area is great. If you are looking for a nice place to stay with good access to the skyline you should consider this location. The room is a little tight if you plan to have more than three people (in our opinion).
Pros:
New Rooms - very nice grounds and pool area. Topolinos is a great restaurant with fantastic views.Cons:
PriceReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/27/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed here in January and had an amazing stay. We were in a one bedroom villa with an amazing view of Epcot! The restaurants were great, Topolino\\'s has the best cheese board on property and amazing views! The monte cristo at Bar Riva was delicious! Finally a place at WDW to serve MCs!
Pros:
Great dining, beautiful pool, easy access to EC and DHSCons:
Hallways could be themed abit moreReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/21/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Just saw the "3 worst resorts" video and I was shocked this was on the list. I used to say Wilderness Lodge was hands down my favorite deluxe resort, and now I'm no longer sure. My family did a triple stay, 3 nights each at 3 different resorts, Poly, here, and then Bay Lake Tower. As soon as we stepped into the hotel we began trying (and failing) to switch our Bay Lake Tower stay to more days at Riviera. Everything is new and clean and beautiful. The theming is subtle, but it is there, and easily notable when you have 4 young kids who love finding hidden Mickeys. The food was great. We are all picky eaters and it can be very hard for us to find something we like on some deluxe properties, but everything at Topolino and Primo Piatto was delicious. My 4 year old has been asking for months when we are going back to Riviera. Not just Disney, but specifically Riviera.
Pros:
Brand new rooms TV can connect to your phone and your Disney+ account The Murphy Bed is 1000% better than the sofa beds at other resorts Food is great Skyliner Beautiful sceneryCons:
Availability. Our biggest complaint is how hard it is to find a room there. The spray ground is on the smaller end. Granted, we stayed there right after Poly, who has hands down the best spray ground.Reviewed by tommy1969 Review Date: 11/20/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I just stayed at the Riviera this past September. I was pretty surprised about the rating.
1. Yeah it’s a bit expensive that is true.
2. The place is really pretty inside, I love all the hidden Mickey’s around.
3. Both pool areas were really nice and clean.
4. The rooms were nice as well and the bathrooms were really cool I thought.
5. The staff there were so nice and very helpful.
6. Having the Gondolas right there outside was very convenient and better then taking the buses.
7. Topolino's Terrace had some amazing food and the French Rose cocktail was delicious.
8. I stayed on the 9th floor and had a really nice view. Great view of Epcot.
I would definitely recommend to anyone who wanted to go. I usually stay at an All Stars so this was a nice change from that.
Pros:
GondolasCons:
Price I guessReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/19/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Riviera is absolutely stunning. Even though it has both preferred and standard rooms, I think both categories offer excellent views. I also love the mosaic art as you walk towards the skyliner.
Pros:
Stunning property. Beautiful rooms. Great food. Smaller property compared to other resorts.Cons:
ExpensiveReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/19/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
What's not like, Skyliners right there it's quiet, it's new just enough streaming you know you're still at a Disney Resort but you get that tiny little break when you're away from the parks. It is designed around the more mature guest. The cast members we're very nice. As for Topolino's a bit on the pricey side but wow what great food.
Pros:
Skyliner Resort, quietCons:
Hallway can be a little longReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: (9) Recommended
Riviera is my DVC home and had my first stay there in September. Cast members there are fantastic and friendly. Love the ambiance and relaxed formal atmosphere. Definitely geared to more mature guest. Had great food and pool area very nice. Rooms were nicely appointed and bathrooms are beautiful. Planning to stay there again.
Pros:
Convenient to Skyliner, quiet and comfortable roomsCons:
Long hallways to rooms, noisy lobbyReviewed by Mchipman Review Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: (9) Recommended
So chill. I booked a tower studio during the 40% off sale. I was very excited about our tiny room. This was a trip for just me and my husband. I was checking for the room number after our plan landed and he had been upgraded to a deluxe studio! This resort is peaceful and purposefully simplistic. Because of the tower design it feels small, intimate, and relaxed. Our room was steps away from dining, the pool and the skyliner. After a full day at EPCOT we didn’t dread a hike to our room.
Pros:
The food!!! Easy to navigate The skylinerCons:
The price, book during salesReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/17/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Great views from rooftop, perfect location right on skyliner. Cast members were nice as always and food at topolino’s was excellent. Can’t complain will probably go back in the future.
