These are the amenities listed on WDW website for the Tower Studios:
We have not pushed the button yet on buying RIV (but we are close) and this has been my thinking. I've been wanting to do this for a long time now and not being able to stay at RIV or any other new resort swayed me in the direction to buy direct. And as a first time owner, I'm too excited about RIV to want any other home resort (although I absolutely loved our recent Boardwalk stay and considered buying that direct).
I like! Mid-century Modern aesthetics yes!Skyliner Cast Member Costumes!
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Interesting. I can see that.
With rooftop dining, fireworks views of two parks, gondolas and rooms that appear to be a cut above the existing Epcot resorts, I think Riviera will attract the same sort of guest as VGF by offering a more upscale experience. At a price of course, but regardless of how one wants to classify/compare it to other resorts, it will offer more bells and whistles than the current Epcot resorts.
Especially because Riviera is a fully DVC resort, it seems like their focus is more on promoting point sales vs one time cash stays. If that’s what you meant by “cash.” From a price per point standpoint, they’ve positioned Riviera to look more attractive by making BLT, for example, $225 per point versus Riviera’s $188. If a non-owner is looking to stay at Riviera, renting points from an owner is probably going to be the most economical way to go vs. cash through Disney.
There are so many reasons we chose to buy there, and I completely agree. I'm so excited for when they release more info on the pools, other food options but especially when they open the Skyliner.
I think for some BLT will still be the better option. Magic Kingdom is more like Disneyland than any of the other parks so it's usually the park we spend the least amount of time visiting. For people who want to have a VERY short walk to HS and EP that is easy for strollers and ECVs, Riviera might make the most sense. I can understand the price, point chart, dues and restrictions all making people struggle, as we did too.
Yes, it will be interesting to see pricing for Reflections. That won't be walkable or on the monorail.
Exciting!!!
I love hearing from people who are excited they bought there too.Thank you soooooo much for this!!! We bought 75 points before the increase to 100 and plan to add on later with resale. Glad to meet some of my neighbors.
I was told by our guide they would not be sharing but I think it’s an unknown until the resort opens. Maintenance fees are certainly high enough to warrant their own but I’m not counting on anything until it happens. As far as I know, it would be the only deluxe sharing with a moderate at wdw if it shared with Caribbean.
