Riviera Available on WDW Site

crvetter · Jan 22, 2019

An interesting thing to note is I think the model rooms might actually be done. As the Tower Studio and Grand Villa photos say they are artistic renderings but the Deluxe Studio and 1/2 Bedroom do not state this. They actually state it is a model room. I wonder when they will begin touring them.

hakepb · Jan 22, 2019

At least the drawers don’t look like they played the Bird Box challenge in an IKEA.

mort1331 · Jan 22, 2019

We are ok with the queen beds. If it were a king the kids would be joining us..no thanks.

Somnia · Jan 22, 2019

I was hoping I'd get lucky and this would open for my Sept 22nd trip so I could check it out. Maybe next year!

hakepb · Jan 22, 2019

mort1331 said:
We are ok with the queen beds. If it were a king the kids would be joining us..no thanks.

I think the hope was for the 2 person occupancy (where you can’t add kids to the reservation) tower studios having a king bed as an upgrade.

yesdnil · Jan 22, 2019

Maybe I'm alone in this, but I love the design/aesthetic choices of this new resort. Looks lovely! Modern, but with a touch of European charm. If I could get my house to look like that, I'd be in heaven. Looooove it.

That said, my itchy trigger finger wants to add on one night here at the end of our stay in late November. I'm anxious to hear about points charts, military discounts, and whether those tower studios will accommodate 2 adults plus a 2 year old.

I'm also very curious what the theming will be for the character breakfast experience at the restaurant. I can't think of any Disney characters that for the European theme, although I do see that the kid's water play area (adorably named "s'il vous play") will feature Fantastia characters, which feels appropriate.

So, am I just drinking the Kool-aid here? Or does this look lovely to anyone else?

keaster · Jan 22, 2019

yesdnil said:
Maybe I'm alone in this, but I love the design/aesthetic choices of this new resort. Looks lovely! Modern, but with a touch of European charm. If I could get my house to look like that, I'd be in heaven. Looooove it.

That said, my itchy trigger finger wants to add on one night here at the end of our stay in late November. I'm anxious to hear about points charts, military discounts, and whether those tower studios will accommodate 2 adults plus a 2 year old.

I'm also very curious what the theming will be for the character breakfast experience at the restaurant. I can't think of any Disney characters that for the European theme, although I do see that the kid's water play area (adorably named "s'il vous play") will feature Fantastia characters, which feels appropriate.

So, am I just drinking the Kool-aid here? Or does this look lovely to anyone else?

The only thing is that they are booking cash reservations beginning mid-december, so I don't think it'll be available to book end of November!

yesdnil · Jan 22, 2019

Okay, I answered my own question about the 2 year old by doing a room availability check on the WDW website. The answer is yes, the tower studios will accept a 3rd guest under age 3.

yesdnil · Jan 22, 2019

keaster said:
The only thing is that they are booking cash reservations beginning mid-december, so I don't think it'll be available to book end of November!

The will begin accepting earlier reservations once they announce the opening date. Right now, they're accepting late December onward, because they can guarantee it'll be open by then. Once the date is announced, it'll be available for both points and cash reservations at that time. I called DVC member services to confirm.

yesdnil · Jan 22, 2019

Somnia said:
I was hoping I'd get lucky and this would open for my Sept 22nd trip so I could check it out. Maybe next year!

It's still a possibility, but I wouldn't get your hopes up.

Marionnette · Jan 22, 2019

hakepb said:
I think the hope was for the 2 person occupancy (where you can’t add kids to the reservation) tower studios having a king bed as an upgrade.

Chances are that a king size Murphy bed would have been too unwieldy for most guests. That, and the space a appears too tight to accommodate the width (you would lose those drawers) and the length (no room to pass around the foot of the bed).

DenLo · Jan 22, 2019

I just noticed when looking at theRivieria CRO monthly rate charts for a Deluxe Studio which sleeps Five, that:

Additional per adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room

And yes, I was doing room only charges. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/riviera-resort/rates-rooms/ BTW, even a Grand Villa has that same clause. Surely it has to do with ticketing or dining, not just a room rate.

JETSDAD · Jan 22, 2019

DenLo said:
I just noticed when looking at the monthly rate charts for the Deluxe Studio which sleeps Five, that:

Additional per adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room

And yes, I was doing room only charges.

I believe that's normal on the cash side of things.

Aussie RJ · Jan 22, 2019

I really like the theme. Each to their own I guess!

snoopy5386 · Jan 22, 2019

How does that murphy bed even fold down with the sofa there? I need a video of the transition. Hoping this resort opening offers some movement in other resorts fall inventory.

JETSDAD · Jan 22, 2019

snoopy5386 said:
How does that murphy bed even fold down with the sofa there? I need a video of the transition. Hoping this resort opening offers some movement in other resorts fall inventory.

Not sure if this is the exact model, but like this.

erionm · Jan 22, 2019

snoopy5386 said:
How does that murphy bed even fold down with the sofa there? I need a video of the transition. Hoping this resort opening offers some movement in other resorts fall inventory.

From the manufacturers (Inova) website (https://inovabed.com/):

Inova Sofa-WallBeds transform from a stylish and comfortable sofa to an equally comfortable bed in seconds. Our patented EasyMotion feature eliminates the need to remove and store sofa cushions. As the bed is lowered, the seat and back of the sofa automatically pivot and tuck under the structure as it transforms from sofa to bed.

Youtube video from manufacturer which shows the wallbed being opened/closed many times:

emilymad · Jan 22, 2019

Jennasis said:
Nope. For a 2 person studio they should have a REAL BED. Not a murphy. No thanks. And it should be been a king.

That's a big no for us, chief.

Agree completely. My first reaction was we aren't in college anymore. A dorm room set up is not appealing.

The pictures remind me a lot of the Hilton Bonnet Creek, especially the pool area.

we"reofftoneverland · Jan 22, 2019

JETSDAD said:
Not sure if this is the exact model, but like this.

Is that the exact brand they are using? Because that looks shaky. I can imagine those getting broken pretty easily.

we"reofftoneverland · Jan 22, 2019

emilymad said:
Agree completely. My first reaction was we aren't in college anymore. A dorm room set up is not appealing.

The pictures remind me a lot of the Hilton Bonnet Creek, especially the pool area.

I was thinking that!

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