Riviera Resort

[FSU Girl]

Where are the below places located at the Riviera Resort? Are they in a high trafficked area or more out of the way? Thinking about doing pictures here and what time would be good to not have a lot of people around. I haven’t had a chance to visit this new hotel yet, so I don't really know the layout of the hotel.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

This is the tunnel near the Skyliner entrance. Basically, if you enter the lobby, go down the stairs and head to the right (toward the Skyliner), you would go through this tunnel. Or, if you exit the Skyliner at the Riviera and walk toward the resort, you would go through this tunnel to get to the lobby and pool area. It's really hard to predict when it will be crowded as it will mostly be traversed by people heading to and from the Skyliner. When we were there in December, it was never terribly crowded, but the guests going through seemed to be taking their time, taking pictures and gazing at the murals as they are stunning.

 

[stace1214]

When we were there in February during President's Week we had no problems taking pics without other people around. If you plan it around busy times of the day and try to avoid meal times and park opening I would think you'd be okay. It is such a beautiful area!

 

[FSU Girl]

This is the tunnel near the Skyliner entrance. Basically, if you enter the lobby, go down the stairs and head to the right (toward the Skyliner), you would go through this tunnel. Or, if you exit the Skyliner at the Riviera and walk toward the resort, you would go through this tunnel to get to the lobby and pool area. It's really hard to predict when it will be crowded as it will mostly be traversed by people heading to and from the Skyliner. When we were there in December, it was never terribly crowded, but the guests going through seemed to be taking their time, taking pictures and gazing at the murals as they are stunning.

Thank you! Very helpful description of how to get there.

 

[FSU Girl]

When we were there in February during President's Week we had no problems taking pics without other people around. If you plan it around busy times of the day and try to avoid meal times and park opening I would think you'd be okay. It is such a beautiful area!

Thank you! It does look so pretty

 

[i<3riviera]

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[nkereina]

If its mostly used by people going to and from the Skyliner, then the best shot at avoiding people would be going before the Skyliner opens or after Epcot and DHS have closed. Prior to the shutdown, I believe the Skyliner was running at 7:30am. If you can swing it, I would think 6:30-7am would be pretty empty, or even 10-10:30pm, after Epcot has closed and assuming no EMH.

 

[FSU Girl]

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This is perfect! I am totally a visual learner so this is very helpful to me

 

[FSU Girl]

If its mostly used by people going to and from the Skyliner, then the best shot at avoiding people would be going before the Skyliner opens or after Epcot and DHS have closed. Prior to the shutdown, I believe the Skyliner was running at 7:30am. If you can swing it, I would think 6:30-7am would be pretty empty, or even 10-10:30pm, after Epcot has closed and assuming no EMH.

Hmm, that would make sense not sure I want to be up that early or that late to get in the picture. Maybe middle of day might be less crowded when everyone is at the park?

 

[DisneyWishes14]

Hmm, that would make sense not sure I want to be up that early or that late to get in the picture. Maybe middle of day might be less crowded when everyone is at the park?

We were there during Christmas week and went on the Skyliner mid-day and also at night (just before and right after EP Forever). The tunnel was never terribly crowded and this was during a busy time of year! I would just go when it is convenient for you knowing you may, occasionally, have to pause your photos just to let people go by.

 

[nkereina]

Hmm, that would make sense not sure I want to be up that early or that late to get in the picture. Maybe middle of day might be less crowded when everyone is at the park?

I hear you. I think it would be worth a try - like PP said, worst case, you may just have to take a break to let people pass through.