AoA or Riviera to have lunch and look around?

[staceychev]

Hi all -

Mostly because I want to ride the Skyliner (we're staying at Swan), I am considering taking it to AoA or to Riviera to have lunch and walk around a bit. And thoughts on either of these for casual food and interesting things to look at? My daughters (16 and 11) are both artists, so I'm leaning towards AoA. But, I haven't been there - what is there to see?

 

[roller99]

Do both, lunch at Riviera, then go look around at AoA.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Hi all -

Mostly because I want to ride the Skyliner (we're staying at Swan), I am considering taking it to AoA or to Riviera to have lunch and walk around a bit. And thoughts on either of these for casual food and interesting things to look at? My daughters (16 and 11) are both artists, so I'm leaning towards AoA. But, I haven't been there - what is there to see?

Either would be great. Don't just dismiss the Riv because of the art at AoA. The murals at the Riv are stunning. And to me Primo is the best quick serv of all the places we have stayed at. If you had time, taking the DVC tour of the grand villa they are showing at the Riv would let you see the art that is hanging in all the rooms. And there is art everywhere.

https://d23.com/riviera-art-gallery/

 

[staceychev]

Do both, lunch at Riviera, then go look around at AoA.

Never even thought of that, ha ha ha!

 

[EmilyGahr]

Riv, 100%! It's a stunning resort, the murals are amazing!

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

AoA is fun to walk around and see the themed sections, Riviera is beautiful and the Tangled and Peter Pan mosaics are great photo ops. I haven't been to either counter service but I hear the one at Riviera is very good. If you can get a late breakfast reservation at Topolino's, it is really wonderful and would definitely fill you up that you wouldn't need lunch.

 

[HMANSION LOVER]

If there are children in the group I would say AOA. Cars, Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo and Liom King all enormous and very impressive.

 

[staceychev]

If there are children in the group I would say AOA. Cars, Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo and Liom King all enormous and very impressive.

They're a little older - 16 and 11-going-on-28.

 

[Tigger's ally]

They're a little older - 16 and 11-going-on-28.

11 year old keeping up with big sis! I like it!

 

[Queen_Riviera]

I highly recommend Riviera for anyone interested in art. The resorts focus is on art in different styles. It’s a very classy place and the art reflects that. You can also order art pieces you see in the resort. An order kiosk is in the resort store, La Boutique.

 

[limegreenmonorail]

Riviera for sure! So much gorgeous art there! And check out the Eventi Room, which is their version of a Community Hall. It's open 3-10pm right now, but they have some cool art projects and scavenger hunts there. The best one is painting your own animation cell! Also if you stop by the DVC desk in the lobby, they have an art-specific scavenger hunt that will lead you to all the best murals and art original to the resort. Food is WAY better at Riviera too.

AoA is good for some cute photo ops, but really created to appeal to younger kids. Food isn't great, it's the same as at every other Value food court right now. Nothing special.