The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

[Akck]

Well…, we went on a cruise and I can report that they are again selling points on the ship. We ended up adding on another 100 points for a total of 260 points at Riviera. We wanted the ability to book 2 rooms each year without the need to bank or borrow.

 

[havoc315]

In my opinion they really need to bring back the full menu. We’ve only done short trips since the pandemic and even with only staying a few days I got extremely tired of the few food options they had available. I’ve sent disney two emails about it but I’m not sure that does much good.

Agreed. I like the food at Primo Piatto, but the lunch and dinner hot options are really limited.

But I suspect they are using this time as a reset. Reducing costs with simplified menus that maximize the profit margin. Over time, they will gradually change the menu, maybe gradually expand it, just like they do at every dining establishment over the years.
But I don't think they are waiting for some moment to flip the switch and go back to "regular."

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

I just want the monte cristo back. Haha. We didn’t get there in time to have it. .

 

[jamesweikamp]

Another new activity. Unfortunately, we go home today.

 

[J-Dog]

Another new activity. Unfortunately, we go home today.

I assume the ($) means that it's another upcharge?

 

[jamesweikamp]

I assume the ($) means that it's another upcharge?

i assume so. You have to pay for the kids painting activities in the Aventi Room too.

 

[DeeCee735]

Does anyone know what the square footage of the one bedrooms at Riviera is?
I’m having a hard time finding it.
TIA
Dee

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

I've seen 813 sq ft listed in a comparison chart. Third in size only to Old Key West and Grand Flo. Similar in size to BLT and Kidani. Ooo yes doing a google search for Riviera Disney 813 it pops up a few places like Expedia:
https://www.expedia.com/Orlando-Hotels-Disneys-Riviera-Resort.h38336835.Hotel-Information

 

[DeeCee735]

I've seen 813 sq ft listed in a comparison chart. Third in size only to Old Key West and Grand Flo. Similar in size to BLT and Kidani. Ooo yes doing a google search for Riviera Disney 813 it pops up a few places like Expedia:
https://www.expedia.com/Orlando-Hotels-Disneys-Riviera-Resort.h38336835.Hotel-Information

Thank you. Even the DVC kiosk CM’s couldn’t get an answer! I was trying trip advisor but was in a dead zone. Reason I asked is because we toured them (gorgeous!) and the kitchen is laid out different then the 1 bedrooms at the boardwalk and they seemed bigger (they are) thanks for the answer.
Dee

 

[DeeCee735]

We are at the BW this stay. Can we go go over to Riviera rooftop just for a drink or is the rooftop reservations only?

TIA again!
Dee

 

[b00kbug]

So any suggestions how to handle room requests? Am I better off calling into the DVC helpline or go thru my touring plans app? First time trying this.

 

[DVCKing]

We are at the BW this stay. Can we go go over to Riviera rooftop just for a drink or is the rooftop reservations only?

TIA again!
Dee

We just got back from a week stay and enjoyed the rooftop several nights with no reservation. It wasn’t crowded and if you are there around 9:40 you can catch the Epcot fireworks.

 

[jamesweikamp]

So any suggestions how to handle room requests? Am I better off calling into the DVC helpline or go thru my touring plans app? First time trying this.

I had more success calling member services. If you do that, make sure you do not make any room requests during your online check-in (at least that is what member services told me).

 

[b00kbug]

I had more success calling member services. If you do that, make sure you do not make any room requests during your online check-in (at least that is what member services told me).

Thanks! I have been seeing 30 days out is a good time to put in room request. Does that seem about right then?

 

[jamesweikamp]

Thanks! I have been seeing 30 days out is a good time to put in room request. Does that seem about right then?

Yep. You could also use the chat function on the DVC website if available at the time.

 

[EeyoreME]

RIVIERA'S BE OUR GUEST LIST
Will you be joining us at the Riviera? Comment on this thread with your dates to be added below!

2021
December
jamesweikamp: December 4-11, 2-Bedroom PV
Thegoatfeeder: December 5-10
Dmvoight: December 10-19, 1-Bedroom PV
kandlsutton: December 11-18, 2-Bedroom PV
disneydreamer781: December 14-16, Deluxe Studio SV
Mike9865: December 17-24, 1-Bedroom PV
summerw: December 26-31, 1-Bedroom SV



2022
January
Jimmy Mouse: January 2-8
Sandisw: January 10-12, 1-Bedroom SV
Transferteck: Jan 13-17, Tower Studio
IceSkatingPrincess: January 14-19, 1-Bedroom SV
MamaJessie: January 17-22, Studio
Akck: January 17-21, Deluxe Studio

February
BradW: February 1-5, 1-Bedroom PV, Welcome Home Trip
Sandisw: February 8-10, 1-Bedroom SV
Evita_W: February 10-16
Transferteck: February 13-15, Tower Studio
havoc315: February 18-22, 2-Bedroom LO SV
Lorana: February 18-22, 2-Bedroom LO SV
brazzledazzler: February 19-22, Deluxe Studio SV, Welcome Home Trip
jdd: February 19-22, Deluxe Studio SV, Welcome Home Trip
jamesweikamp: February 28 - March 6, Tower Studio

March
Sandisw: March 7, Deluxe Studio SV

April
SoCalDCLfan: April 6-9, Tower Studio
Sandisw: April 23-26, Deluxe Studio SV

May
brazzledazzler: May 22-26, Deluxe Studio SV

June
summerw: June 3-10, 2-Bedroom SV

July

August
b00kbug: August 24 - September 4, 2 bedroom, SV, Welcome Home Trip

September

October

November

December


PAST TRIPS
2021
April
summerw: April 24-28, Deluxe Studio SV
Akck: April 24-27, Tower Studio

May
TinkB278: May 15-20, 1-Bedroom SV
kanerf: May 16-18, Deluxe Studio
DISguyDennis: May 22-27, Deluxe Studio SV
Doberge: May 22-27, Deluxe Studio PV

June
happenin2you: June 14-18, 1 Bedroom PV
Dicentras: June 19-23, 2-Bedroom LO SV
PixiePlns: June 19-26 1-Bedroom

July
nataliz: July 7-14, 2-Bedroom PV
ninafeliz: July 9-17, 2-Bedroom LO SV
UrsulaWantsYourSoul & javaduck: July 18&19, Tower Studio + 20&21, Deluxe Studio + 22-27, 2-Bedroom

August
Diane Kompan: August 13-22
MomOTwins: August 14-18, Welcome Home Trip
havoc315: August 14-22, Welcome Home Trip, 2-Bedroom LO PV
Pills: August 14-25, Deluxe Studio SV
jasonplusliz: August 22-28, 1-Bedroom SV
Thegoatfeeder: August 30-September 8
Turn the Page: August 30-September 6, 1-Bedroom SV

September
transferteck: September 1-3, Tower Studio
bigAWL: September 8-11, 1-Bedroom PV
IceSkatingPrincess: September 9-14, Welcome Home Trip, Deluxe Studio SV (9-11), 1-Bedroom SV (11-14)
csmommy: September 12-14, Tower Studio
tdonnell56: September 14-17, 1 & 2 Bedroom
Anthony Vito: September 30-October 3, Deluxe Studio SV

October
Jimmy Mouse: October 3-9
Sandisw (DD): October 15-19, Deluxe Studio SV
Sandisw: October 26-28, 2-Bedroom SV
Turn the Page: October 27-30, Deluxe Studio SV

November
ForWhomTheMouseTolls: November 4 -11
LSchrow: November 7-9, 1-Bedroom SV
princessophiali: November 12-19, Deluxe Studio
Sydnerella: November 19-28, 1-Bedroom PV

We are going June 3-9 2bedroom Lock off - SV

 

[summerw]

We are going June 3-9 2bedroom Lock off - SV

Added! We will be there at the same time! Say hi, if you see me! Lol.

 

[tehSAC]

RIVIERA'S BE OUR GUEST LIST
Will you be joining us at the Riviera? Comment on this thread with your dates to be added below!

2021
December
jamesweikamp: December 4-11, 2-Bedroom PV
Thegoatfeeder: December 5-10
Dmvoight: December 10-19, 1-Bedroom PV
kandlsutton: December 11-18, 2-Bedroom PV
disneydreamer781: December 14-16, Deluxe Studio SV
Mike9865: December 17-24, 1-Bedroom PV
summerw: December 26-31, 1-Bedroom SV



2022
January
Jimmy Mouse: January 2-8
Sandisw: January 10-12, 1-Bedroom SV
Transferteck: Jan 13-17, Tower Studio
IceSkatingPrincess: January 14-19, 1-Bedroom SV
MamaJessie: January 17-22, Studio
Akck: January 17-21, Deluxe Studio

February
BradW: February 1-5, 1-Bedroom PV, Welcome Home Trip
Sandisw: February 8-10, 1-Bedroom SV
Evita_W: February 10-16
Transferteck: February 13-15, Tower Studio
havoc315: February 18-22, 2-Bedroom LO SV
Lorana: February 18-22, 2-Bedroom LO SV
brazzledazzler: February 19-22, Deluxe Studio SV, Welcome Home Trip
jdd: February 19-22, Deluxe Studio SV, Welcome Home Trip
jamesweikamp: February 28 - March 6, Tower Studio

March
Sandisw: March 7, Deluxe Studio SV

April
SoCalDCLfan: April 6-9, Tower Studio
Sandisw: April 23-26, Deluxe Studio SV

May
brazzledazzler: May 22-26, Deluxe Studio SV

June
eeyoreme: June 3-9, -Bedroom Lock off SV
summerw: June 5-9, 2-Bedroom SV


July

August
b00kbug: August 24 - September 4, 2 bedroom, SV, Welcome Home Trip

September

October

November

December


PAST TRIPS
2021
April
summerw: April 24-28, Deluxe Studio SV
Akck: April 24-27, Tower Studio

May
TinkB278: May 15-20, 1-Bedroom SV
kanerf: May 16-18, Deluxe Studio
DISguyDennis: May 22-27, Deluxe Studio SV
Doberge: May 22-27, Deluxe Studio PV

June
happenin2you: June 14-18, 1 Bedroom PV
Dicentras: June 19-23, 2-Bedroom LO SV
PixiePlns: June 19-26 1-Bedroom

July
nataliz: July 7-14, 2-Bedroom PV
ninafeliz: July 9-17, 2-Bedroom LO SV
UrsulaWantsYourSoul & javaduck: July 18&19, Tower Studio + 20&21, Deluxe Studio + 22-27, 2-Bedroom

August
Diane Kompan: August 13-22
MomOTwins: August 14-18, Welcome Home Trip
havoc315: August 14-22, Welcome Home Trip, 2-Bedroom LO PV
Pills: August 14-25, Deluxe Studio SV
jasonplusliz: August 22-28, 1-Bedroom SV
Thegoatfeeder: August 30-September 8
Turn the Page: August 30-September 6, 1-Bedroom SV

September
transferteck: September 1-3, Tower Studio
bigAWL: September 8-11, 1-Bedroom PV
IceSkatingPrincess: September 9-14, Welcome Home Trip, Deluxe Studio SV (9-11), 1-Bedroom SV (11-14)
csmommy: September 12-14, Tower Studio
tdonnell56: September 14-17, 1 & 2 Bedroom
Anthony Vito: September 30-October 3, Deluxe Studio SV

October
Jimmy Mouse: October 3-9
Sandisw (DD): October 15-19, Deluxe Studio SV
Sandisw: October 26-28, 2-Bedroom SV
Turn the Page: October 27-30, Deluxe Studio SV

November
ForWhomTheMouseTolls: November 4 -11
LSchrow: November 7-9, 1-Bedroom SV
princessophiali: November 12-19, Deluxe Studio
Sydnerella: November 19-28, 1-Bedroom PV

We were there from December 4th to 9th

Room 8954

 

[kboo]

@summerw, we'll overlap a bit in a few weeks (hopefully) - Dec 19-23, Dec 30-Jan 2 (split stay)

 

[BradW]

Any use a town car/ limo service to and from the airport?
Any recommendations?