Disney's Riviera Resort

Walt Disney World, Orlando

Virgin rating

Deluxe Studio
Topolino's Terrace
Tower Studio
Topolino's Terrace
Interactive Water Play Area
Pool with slide
1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View
Topolino's Terrace Flavours of the Riviera
2 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View
Topolino's Terrace
Deluxe Studio
Topolino's Terrace
Tower Studio
Topolino's Terrace
Interactive Water Play Area
Pool with slide
1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View
Topolino's Terrace Flavours of the Riviera
2 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View
Topolino's Terrace

The hotel

Just like Disney’s classic fairy tales, this Disney Deluxe Villa Resort is inspired by the enchanting villages and romantic castles of Europe, with grand fountains, elegant socialising spaces, waterfront gardens, and rooftop dining that has the feel of a cliffside restaurant in Italy or the French Riviera. The self-catering studios and villas at Disney’s Riviera Resort let you mix days of park-hopping (with the Disney Skyliner Transportation giving you a bird’s eye view as it whisks you to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios) with days at the hotel’s relaxed Beau Soleil Pool or its fun family Riviera Pool, which features an interactive splash zone with a unique Fantasia spin.

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Free Parking
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the Epcot resort area. Driving time from Orlando International airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

Stylish studios and villas, all with a private balcony or porch, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with Disney Channel, microwave, mini fridge, toaster, basic cutlery and dinnerware, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. 

Tower Studios feature views of landscaping or the parking area, with 1 queen-size pull down bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Standard Deluxe Studios have views of the parking area, and feature a kitchenette, wet bar, bathroom with both bathtub and walk-in shower, with 1 queen-size bed, 1 queen-size pull down bed, and 1 single pull-down bed, sleeping maximum 5 people. 

Preferred View Deluxe Studios are the same as above, but with views of the courtyard, lake, landscaping, pool or Disney Skyliner.

Standard One Bedroom Villas have views of the parking area, and feature a separate living/dining room with fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom with bubble-jettub and walk-in shower, and 2 TV's, with 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size pull down bed and 1 single pull down bed, sleeping maximum 5 people.

Preferred View One Bedroom Villas are the same as above, but with views of the courtyard, lake, landscaping, pool or Disney Skyliner.

Standard Two Bedroom Villas have views of the parking area, and feature a separate living/dining room with fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, 2 bathrooms (master has both bubble-jettub and walk-in shower), and 3 TV's, with 1 king-size bed, 2 queen-size beds, 1 queen-size pull down bed and 1 single pull down bed, sleeping maximum 9 people.

Preferred View Two Bedroom Villas are the same as above, but with views of the courtyard, lake, landscaping, pool or Disney Skyliner.

Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: Connected to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios via the Disney Skyliner Transportation, with Walt Disney World Bus Transportation available for all other Resort locations.

Complimentary self-parking. Valet parking $39 including tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (rooftop restaurant serving French and Italian cuisine for dinner, and character breakfast). Le Petit Café (authentic Parisian cafe). Bar Riva (poolside drinks and bites). Primo Piatto (quick service restaurant, offering a range of options).

Riviera pool with waterslide and interactive water play area. Beau Soleil pool (quieter pool). Campfire activities. Movies under the stars. Athletique fitness centre.

Complimentary WiFi access. Disney-themed shop. Minnie Van service*.

Maximum stay of 21 nights.

*Denotes local charge.

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Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (144)
  • Very good (45)
  • Average (17)
  • Poor (10)
  • Terrible (11)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Elegant Disney Magic

Apr 3, 2024 cb4227 Chicago, Illinois

This hotel is the perfect combination of elegance and Disney fun. Impeccable service, beautiful rooms, and subtle Disney theming everywhere. We loved the outside lawn area to play games and the walkability to the skyliner as well as the food hall at Caribbean Beach and when we wanted other food options - though the food here is delicious.
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Feb 18, 2024 B D Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania

Wonderful, Disney resort! Feels like you're in the Mediterranean. We got the double preferred room, sleeps 10, had four showers/tubs full kitchen, laundry. Wonderful view of the backyard oasis pool space! You can ride if there's any Skyliner, right from the back door of the hotel!! Amazing!!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Meh..... Better Disney properties at much better prices

Feb 15, 2024 mr_b_6805 Valparaiso, Indiana

Have to admit. We were really looking forward to our stay. However the resort proved far smaller and provided fewer things to do than most every level Disney resorts. The hotel actually seemed like a prison. It's on the gondola line, which is convenient. However, it appears they are worried that other guests may resort-hop into their… Read more
Have to admit. We were really looking forward to our stay. However the resort proved far smaller and provided fewer things to do than most every level Disney resorts. The hotel actually seemed like a prison. It's on the gondola line, which is convenient. However, it appears they are worried that other guests may resort-hop into their limited facilities. It may have been for privacy and security, but it made part of our party frustrated and the other half nervous. Limited food options outside of the $$$Topolino Terrace with quite limited seating. Very small gift shop. Coffee shop was quite nice. Won't be back. Read less
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Feb 12, 2024 FSUgirlGreenville Greenville, SC

We had such a wonderful stay. All the cast members at this hotel were so helpful and nice. The resort is clean and our 1 bedroom standard view room was clean, spacious and beautifully decorated and was well stocked with dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, etc. Love that there are two vanities, a walk-in shower and a tub, although we don’t typically… Read more
We had such a wonderful stay. All the cast members at this hotel were so helpful and nice. The resort is clean and our 1 bedroom standard view room was clean, spacious and beautifully decorated and was well stocked with dishes, cups, glasses, silverware, etc. Love that there are two vanities, a walk-in shower and a tub, although we don’t typically use tubs on vacation. The bed was a little soft for us, but slept okay. Loved the view of the fireworks at EPCOT and even Magic Kingdom in the distance from our balcony. The TVs were large and offered some on-demand Disney documentaries and shows. I think if you are a Disney+ member, you can also access that through the TV, but we did not attempt to do that, so I cannot be 100% sure. There was ample drawer & closet storage, as well as ample storage in the bathrooms. Disney enters your room on a daily basis to empty the trash and perform a quick room inspection for safety. We don’t have a problem with this, in fact we love having our trash emptied on a daily basis, but just something to be aware of in case you need to put any valuables in the safe. The food at the resort was excellent. There is the nice restaurant, Topolino’s Terrace, on the 10th floor, a counter service place, Primo Piatto, on the 1st floor, as well as an indoor/outdoor bar/restaurant, Bar Riva. All had very tasty food and good service, although the line to order food or pay for to-go items at Primo Piatto can take a while, so give yourself ample time. There is a bocce ball court, as well as a life size chess set, pool, hot tub, and plenty areas to sit outside and enjoy the day. This resort is centrally located for visiting both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. Only down side is the Skyline doesn’t operate when lightning is in the area (totally understandable), and there is no bus transportation between this resort and EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, so transportation cast members will try to arrange for a bus to take guests back to the Riviera but that can take a while. We waited about an hour, and by that time the lightning had cleared out, so we were able to take the skyline back to the Riviera. This is just something to be aware of if you are staying at the Riviera, especially during the summer. If this happens, a good option might be to get one of the Minnie Mouse Lyft cars to take you back to the resort, but that isn’t a cheap option. A huge thank you to the staff at The Riviera Resort. They truly do a wonderful job and we cannot wait to return. Read less
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Feb 5, 2024 CarlaB6 Wausau, Wisconsin

This hotel was worth the money! We had a blast in the pool singing along to the song trivia on our down day. The place smells fantastic. The location was so convenient. The room was very comfortable. Even the pull down bed was “magical”. Aka, comfortable. The washer and drier were broke when we got there and were fixed by the time we got back… Read more
This hotel was worth the money! We had a blast in the pool singing along to the song trivia on our down day. The place smells fantastic. The location was so convenient. The room was very comfortable. Even the pull down bed was “magical”. Aka, comfortable. The washer and drier were broke when we got there and were fixed by the time we got back from dinner. The grounds were beautiful also Read less