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Don't forget. If you have stayed at Rivera and have checked out, please add the room number and any view pictures you have to this thread:
Rivera Rooms with a View
Rivera Rooms with a View
Maybe next time u are here u stop focusing on every little thing to knock the resort and you actually enjoy ur stay yea ? Have a good day
I’m sure Disney’s tracking that riviera doesn’t have that and that’s why it’s unique Because it has things and doesn’t have things that other resorts have. So if that’s what people or u urself are looking for I think other resorts offer that.I was not attacking the resort. I actually only said 2 negatives and 5 positives about the resort. I know actives for kids is important for some. I even went to the front desk to ask how I can try and put in a recommendation for them to turn the Event room into a mini community hall.
We just got back from our WDW trip. We stayed at BLT but went to RIV twice, once during the day and once at night. The resort is beautiful. Dinner at Topolinos was delicious! I’m so glad we bought points here. The resort was everything we hoped it would be. We haven’t stayed in the rooms yet, but we did get to peek in and look at the model, and it was just as we had hoped.
Just wanted to say thank you to Summerw for the updated first page!
I can’t wait to stay in Feb!
So I’m officially here and all I have to say is I’m happy this is my home resort!!
I will do a full review after I leave and post pics of my killer view!! Topolinos is great !!
ps everyone I have had a conversation with either regrets not buying or just like me are very content with their purchase.
I haven’t read all 22 pages yet, but have read several of the most recent, and I have been browsing elsewhere on the boards to no avail: I know it’s a bit early for great info on this, but any advice out there for Preferred View (Studio) room requests? We’re staying early February, and I need to figure out what kind of requests to make. I’m assuming “good view of Epcot” might not be the most strategic request.
After my 2nd short stay at riviera my biggest complaint is the lack of actives for kids. I also wish they had a second bocce ball court it always seemed to be our luck that someone was about to play or was playing.
Something odd when we stayed in a tower studio there was no dish soap. The studio comes with real cups and plates. If you use anything you will either have to wash it with body wash/Bar soap or leave it for Mousekeeping. This could have just been them forgetting to restock it when they turned the room.
things we really enjoyed have to be the lemon garlic grilled chicken at Bar Riva. The landscaping while walking the grounds. Coke freestyle with its infinite amount of options. I hope all DVC's will get the new TV's with chrome cast built it. The pull down couch could be the best thing DVC has added. Its so much better than a pull out couch.
We did the grand prize, the opening regatta, the camp fire, and some of the pool games( bingo, name that tune, duck races..). Maybe it's the lack of rotating activities?
Polynesian has a make your own lei, it has the tiki torch lighting, ukulele lesson, and the generic tie-dye shirt, create your own tumbler...
As a dvc resort I could see no room service the majority of their rooms have full kitchens and that would mean higher dues to employee the staff.. Bbq grills seem odd but I guess dvc wants you to buy their food.
I have only seen primo busy once during breakfast. I will have to warn people if you buy a drink a primo and you want to mix flavors each flavor counts as a refill and you only get 3. Im not sure why you would mix flavors but on multiple accounts I have seen people so it an complain they only have 1 refill left. This didn't seem to be a problem with refillable mugs just single use cups.
My wife had the Italian sangria Blanco and loved it. She said it was a hardcore sangria. We also had a Monte Cristo which was really good. The bar is relaxing and very Mediterranean. They have heaters in the ceiling of it gets cold.
Did you do the art scavenger hunt from the DVC desk? I would love to try the other scavenger hunt they do from the eventi room but it is long. We’ll see if DS will do it with me.
Three of those are crafting... were they all paid activities at other resorts, lei, shirt and tumbler? Honestly I dread when I see those as DS will want to do them all and I have so many of his crafts from vacation. My house can’t take any more. Lol. Plus I don’t mind putting for upcharges for things like a dessert fireworks party or special event but the resort crafts make me feel extra stingy. Lol.
I hope you will let the staff know how you feel. Maybe they think people won’t miss the craft stuff? Or maybe they will add it later once the resort has been open longer?
Thanks for the reviews on the dining. I love white sangria so I will have to give that a try!
Yay, that all makes me so excited! Im so glad for you that you are happy with your purchase!
Thanks! I can’t wait to update it with my own pics.
Congrats! Can’t wait to read it.
I think others answered you, but it kinda seems like only the one section that faces the Skyliner has a view of the lake and some Epcot. It seems like the rest of the Epcot view involves the parking lot at least somewhat. So it depends on what you want to look at and if being closer to the restaurants or the Skyliner is important to you.
Did you try the foot snooker? What activities did they have at other DVC (excluding AKV since that is its own category) that you would want here? Do they not have the pool games and the little activities they do with them going?
Thanks for the Bar Riva review. I can’t wait to try it all. I agree about the Murphy couch bed. I hate pull out couches.
I thought people would complain about the lack of bbq’s or room service but I think the things I’ve seen mentioned most, aside from people who hate everything lol, are the lack of community hall, small staircase and the worn carpet next to it. So many people have mentioned the carpet. It must be bad.
I’ve seen people mention the line at Primo Piatto but honestly I’ve waited in a line at the Poly and BC marketplace more than once. I guess I kinda discounted it.
Thank you!Yes quick service accepts QS credits
As a dvc resort I could see no room service the majority of their rooms have full kitchens and that would mean higher dues to employee the staff.. Bbq grills seem odd but I guess dvc wants you to buy their food.
A quick Google search says okw only has pizza delivery and ssr does not have room service. So the dedicated dvc do not seem to have room service.Is Riviera the only dvc resort to not offer room service? The dues at Riviera are higher than any other wdw dvc resort so you would think room service would be included. I'm considering buying Riviera after I visit in March.
A quick Google search says okw only has pizza delivery and ssr does not have room service. So the dedicated dvc do not seem to have room service.
We didn't do the scavenger hunt. I heard a review from Dis unplugged that it wasn't exactly kid friendly.
The regatta boat racing was interesting I wasn't really sure what to expect. They have 2 buoys set up and they time you doing 2 figure 8's.
I asked front desk who I could talk to about the lack of activites and community hall. They told me to take with an event staff and since its the smallest DVC resort they didn't have space for a community hall.
Didnt think that I would be getting to stay until summer, but just snagged a 1 bedroom SV for my last night /beginning of April. Had a split stay anyway, and now at Poly first 3 nights instead of BLT, but I get to stay at RIV! Love when stalking website pays off!
I was one of those PPs that mentioned the line at Primo, but, yeah, now that you mention it, it was a FAR better experience than BC Marketplace and Poly, too! Ok, not complaining about Primo anymore!
How nice would it be to have a pavilion/picnic area near or on the beach?? (I am thinking of the BBQ grills at BLT, such a peaceful place. Although admittedly I have never seen that grill being used.)Bbq grills seem odd but I guess dvc wants you to buy their food.
Yes! Can't wait to read your review.Didnt think that I would be getting to stay until summer, but just snagged a 1 bedroom SV for my last night /beginning of April. Had a split stay anyway, and now at Poly first 3 nights instead of BLT, but I get to stay at RIV! Love when stalking website pays off!
Which area would have the best views of HS fireworks?
How nice would it be to have a pavilion/picnic area near or on the beach?? (I am thinking of the BBQ grills at BLT, such a peaceful place. Although admittedly I have never seen that grill being used.)