Disney's Riviera Resort

Just returned from a 2 week stay over Christmas in Riviera’s Tower Suite using DVC points. I was a little apprehensive given some negative reviews about the size of the suite but we found there was plenty of room and storage space. It may not feel that way to people used to very large hotel rooms outside of the uk! The room was well equipped with cutlery, crockery, a toaster and microwave. The skyliner was the main draw for us and it proved to be a great way to get about. Other pros: the staff were very welcoming and could not do enough for us. Any requests for more towels, coffee etc were quickly delivered on. All the staff, from front desk, to maintenance and housekeeping were really lovely, even more so that at the other Disney hotels I’ve stayed at previously. The only draw back was I found the vegan food options to be a little limited but with Caribbean beach resort only next door that was not really an issue.

We stayed here for a couple of nights in January 2024 while visiting Disney. We only visited Magic Kingdom on that trip so written from that perspective. The Hotel was nice, it's a Disney hotel meaning it follows a pretty standard formula, it is one of the newer ones which does make it more appealing, we found the Polynesian very dated. The room was very nice, well appointed and slept 5 which is always appreciated with Disney. Usual story for everything else really, Pool was decent, quick service food was as expected. We took our car to the parks so didn't use the Highliner. All in all a decent stay but nothing to write home about. Would we stay again, probably not, not a noteworthy hotel really.

What a great hotel for a family! This has the only 3 bedroom villa that I believe Disney offers. The coffee shop in the hotel is great for your early morning and night caps. They have a nice splash pad for young kids and a slide going into the larger pool which my kids loved. As for proximity to the parks you are walking distance from the skyline which gives you direct access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. This is a must stay resort on property.

I’ve stayed at a good handful of DVC resorts over the past few years (thanks to my hubby) and I think this could be right up there with my favorites! We moved here after 3 nights at Kidani (Animal Kingdom) and I felt this resort was a thousand times bigger and I just loved the grounds. In an awesome, magical pixie dust moment, we were upgraded to a one-bedroom (from a suite) — and OMG it was incredible and could have fitted 20 people! Room was clean and spacious and had everything we needed — if not more! Hubby loved Le Petit Cafe (lobby level) and Primo. Housekeeping staff were super lovely and helpful. Fabulous 1.22-mile running track with amazing views throughout! No complaints all all :)

We chose this hotel because we wanted to have convenient access to the parks and Disney comforts, it didn’t disappoint. Customer service was great, our room was fully equipped with a kitchen, fridge, microwave, it even had a washing machine. Highly recommended!

One of Disney’s newest properties that screams European influence. The decor and elegance of luxury permeates the rooms. Our family stayed in a two-bedroom suite (sleeps 9), certainly bigger than most families but it was perfect for us. The living room had a large (Double/Queen size) pulldown Murphy Bed and a smaller single bed; so three people could sleep comfortably in the living room. The bathrooms and floors were marble and/or durable tile. The kitchen (full-size refrigerator with ice maker, stove/oven, and microwave) was very convenient for making meals; and the combo washer/dryer unit was convenient. The biggest positive is the resort’s proximity to the Skyliner with access to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. Pros: Smells Nice Kitchen/Beds/Suite Pools (two pool areas, plus a kids splash pad) Skyliner Clean Coffee Shop/cafe Adult Bar Walk to Caribbean Beach Decor/Bougie Theming Able to see Epcot fireworks Running Trail Washer/Dryer 2-bedroom Suite/space/living room beds Balconies Fitness Room Outdoor Activities (Bocce Ball court/Connect Four/Chess) Feels like a compact resort (everything is close) Cons: Decor (may be too Bougie; doesn’t feel like “Disney”) Small Lobby/Too Loud/Crowded Check-in Small restaurant Small convenience store but does have all the bare necessities anyone might need. No bus when Skyliner is Out of Service Food options in cafe