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  1. Rozzie

    Have Riviera Studios always had real dishes?

    This is great! I usually have to call housekeeping first thing to have "real" plates, mugs, and silverware delivered.
  2. Rozzie

    The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

    Yes we were there last year and think it was only down for the 3 of the days instead of a week. We were pleasantly surprised!
  3. Rozzie

    *The Official VILLAS AT DISNEY'S GRAND FLORIDIAN RESORT & SPA Owners & Lovers Group*

    Hello! We are excited to have found a last minute deluxe studio lagoon view for a night. We just want to experience the best of our view, have wine, cheese etc. No parks etc. I saw a picture of a lagoon view on FB that had a solid wall balcony!??? Does anyone know how many of these solid...
  4. Rozzie

    Owning DVC is still better than eating broccoli

    That is a buzz kill for sure! I am so sorry you had such trouble. We have owned RIV since 2020 and have not had many problems at all booking at 11 months (and a few later). I was just curious about what time of year you were finding such problems and room category. I have noticed those...
  5. Rozzie

    Bad experience I read about that makes me question buying DVC

    Having stayed at THV's and a RIV 1 BR, I would place the RIV 1 BR way way WAY above a THV. I don't even think they belong in the same comparison. THV for me is enjoyable if I am going to do a resort-dominated stay with my car. They are very tired looking and in desperate need of a facelift as...
  6. Rozzie

    Marathon Weekend 2021

    How do we go about getting a refund? Our payment information has changed so I will need to contact them by Oct 7. Do they mean just the generic RunDisney contact email to contact them?
  7. Rozzie

    Riviera Sales by the numbers (vs CCV) for 2019 - (December added 1/16/2020)

    This. :sunny: We bought RIV, well because we want to stay at RIV. No spreadsheets, no sleepless nights of walking at 7 months. DVC owner since 2005. . It's how we roll.
  8. Rozzie

    Tipping - resort staff

    We always tip housekeeping and leave and leave a nice note for their hard work. We also over tip servers and bellman. I will also carry hand written Cast Member compliment cards to hand out to those who really bring a smile to our day. We are not wealthy, not by a long shot. We find...
  9. Rozzie

    The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

    We toured the Tower Studio rooms and found them completely acceptable on space. They remind me of some Airbnb type accommodations we have stayed in when we travel to Europe. (Except the RIV bathroom is HUGE!) I have 5 nights booked for my bday next August. It will be DH and I. I will pack...
  10. Rozzie

    Riviera Tower Studio - Kitchenette?

    I plan on bringing galloon jug water for our coffee. No worries.
  11. Rozzie

    Riviera Tower Studio - Kitchenette?

    Just toured the tower studio. Reminded us of some tiny rooms we have stayed in Europe. Actually the bathroom is the size of our last hotel room in Paris LOL. Totally workable if we stay organized and neat. We have one booked for August. Can't wait! :sunny:
  12. Rozzie

    Marathon Weekend 2020

    Well DH and I had an absolute blast running Dopey. It was probably the first race ever where I just ran for fun and joy of it. We still both hit our realistic finish times. However we train year round in Orlando and my heart went out to all those who are not accustomed to the humidity. It...
  13. Rozzie

    POT (Proof of Time) Race Equivalency Cutoff Confirmed Times

    Thank you DopeyBadger! He is taking it all in stride---reacting way better than I would be. He says he is just grateful to be healthy enough to run these events. We will be there first thing Wed morning.
  14. Rozzie

    POT (Proof of Time) Race Equivalency Cutoff Confirmed Times

    I submitted a POT for my husband, 2:04 HM finish. Ugh found found out they placed him in last corral. WTH? On the Run Disney website I still see proof of my submission. Could I take that screenshot to Runners Relations? He is dopey and that is going to be a loooong 4 days....and he is doing...
  15. Rozzie

    Bar soap at SSR?

    Was at Grandstand this past weekend. Dispensers were on the wall. Bar of soap at sink.
  16. Rozzie

    Dopey 2020.....

    DH and I in for Dopey! The race is always his birthday weekend...and we did Goofy for his 39th. So made sense for Dopey for his 48th...…
  17. Rozzie

    Marathon Weekend 2020

    DH and I in for Dopey! The race is always his birthday weekend...and we did Goofy for his 39th. So made sense for Dopey for his 48th......
  18. Rozzie

    Did your waitlist come through?

    I just need one night at SSR-standard-studio OCT 31. I have a HH area OKW studio booked as back up (Crazy huh?) but I rather not move since it is a 3 night trip. Starting to believe it is not going to happen.
  19. Rozzie

    Another package to try, this one for Festival of the Lion King **(reviews start on page 5)**

    We went to Tiffins that early afternoon to pick up our lanyards. Then went to show. Enjoy! DH and I can't stop talking about how much we enjoyed it. :-)
  20. Rozzie

    Is DVC worth buying into when you live close to Disney World?

    Yes there are lots of us locals! I meet local DVCers all the time. We also bought the majority of our points when we lived in another state. Never dreaming that DH would get transferred to the Orlando area. We love our DVC, still! Been members since 2005. We use our points for long...




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