Can you stay at Riviera without DVC?

Riviera is actually a Disney Vacation Club property, which is Mickey's version of a timeshare. But you don't have to own a timeshare to stay here or use DVC points.

Can Caribbean Beach guests use Riviera pool?

Disney Vacation Club members cannot enjoy the Riviera Pool or the Beau Soleil Pool unless they are registered guests at Disney's Rivera Resort. Walt Disney World policies restrict guests to using swimming pools and water play areas located at the resort at which they are a registered guest.

When can non DVC members book DVC rooms?

The policy they quoted there was that because of the limited number of villas available, non-DVC members can book six months in advance.

Is the Riviera a moderate resort?

Many of Disney's Deluxe Resorts are located very close to a theme park or Disney Springs. The Riviera, however, sits right next to Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. Some people don't mind being next to a moderate– as it provides additional walking paths and dining options.

Can you walk from Disney Riviera to Epcot?

While you won't be able to walk from Disney's Riviera Resort to any of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, you will have access to convenient complimentary transportation options during your stay.

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What park is Riviera resort closest to?

Location, location, location! As one of the Skyliner Resorts, Riviera is just a 9-10 minute flight to Epcot and is connected to Disney's Hollywood Studios via the Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner station.

Is Riviera a deluxe resort?

Disney's Riviera Resort will be the 15th Disney Vacation Club and a Deluxe Resort, with approximately 300 family-friendly vacation homes, including deluxe studios, one- and two-bedroom villas, and grand villas that sleep up to 12 guests each.

Is Disney's Riviera worth it?

Not Recommended. It is beautiful and fun to visit, but I really don't think it is worth the price. We had a lovely time, and will definitely visit the restaurants again tho. Its upscale and lovely just didn't feel like how I want my Disney vacation to feel.

Is Disney's Riviera Resort expensive?

Disney's all-suite Riviera Resort is the newest, and perhaps most luxurious, addition to Walt Disney World's hotel and resort collection. Nightly rates begin around $307 for a standard Tower Studio, which comes with a Queen-sized Murphy bed and sleeps two, while a One-Bedroom Villa starts at $559 and sleeps five.

How far is Magic Kingdom from Riviera?

If you are using the buses to travel from Disney's Riviera Resort to Magic Kingdom, I recommend that you allow 90 minutes for your trip. This will ensure that you have plenty of time to wait for a bus and travel to the theme park.

Are villas only for DVC members?

OVERVIEW: THE DISNEY VACATION CLUB RESORTS

The Disney Vacation Club (“DVC”) Resorts (also known as “Deluxe Villas”) at Walt Disney World are time-share-like resorts. These resorts are available not only to DVC members, but also to everyone else.

Can you buy a room at Disney?

You Can Buy and Live in a Disney Resort Room For Only $50,000 - Inside the Magic.

What time can you book 7 months out DVC?

You can book resorts other than your Home Resort, 7 months before check-in at 8 AM Eastern Time.

Is pool hopping allowed at Disney resorts?

In most cases, you can not pool hop at Disney World.

Resort pools are a perk meant to be enjoyed by the guests staying at that particular resort. In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.

What did Disney Riviera resort replace?

However, it's on the former grounds of Caribbean Beach, and actually replaced some of the Moderate Resort's buildings. Thematically, these two properties clash with one another and in style the tower of Disney's Riviera Resort is a sharp contrast to the building clusters of Caribbean Beach Resort.

Are Disney preferred rooms worth it?

The vast majority of the time at Value and Moderate resorts, a preferred room will not guarantee you higher satisfaction or significantly less walking. You're much better off using the Room Finder to increase your chances of a good room location than just paying for a better room type and leaving location up to chance.

Can you see fireworks from Disneys Riviera Resort?

Can you see fireworks from Disney Riviera Resort? Yup! In fact, when it comes to resorts with views of Disney fireworks, the Riviera has hit the jackpot. You are actually able to see the fireworks at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios all from Toponlino's Terrace.

Can you see fireworks from Riviera Resort rooms?

Riviera Resort

Riviera Resort's proximity to Epcot offers a truly phenomenal viewing location. Topolino's Terrace, located on the top floor of Riviera Resort, offers a rooftop viewing area with a magnificent view of Epcot firework show. Many of Riveria's resort rooms also offer stunning views of Epcot's fireworks.

Is Disney Riviera Resort French or Italian?

Disney's Riviera Resort is the newest addition to the Disney World Villa Resorts at Walt Disney World. The resort's design is inspired by the French and Italian Riviera and feels like a true European hotel.

Does Disney Riviera have club level?

The balcony at Disney's Boardwalk Inn is ideal for watching the spectacular IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot®. The personalized service offered to club level guests makes dream vacations even more magical.

How long is the Skyliner ride from Riviera to Epcot?

Riviera Resort to Epcot: 9 minutes.

What is the Riviera preferred view?

Preferred View at Riviera

We received a preferred view that turned out to be a view of Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort that sits next door. Below is the balcony for the room. It's a nice size offering two chairs and a table in between. And here's a look at that view over to Caribbean Beach.

What's the newest Disney resort?

Disney's Riviera Resort was inspired by Walt and Lillian Disney's European travels. Disney's Riviera Resort, the newest on-site resort at Walt Disney World in Florida, is slated to open on Dec. 16, 2019. This is the first all-new resort to open at Disney World since 2012, when Disney's Art of Animation Resort opened.