Split Stay-which resort to book upgraded view?

[jmw33]

We are getting ready to book our August trip. Going to do a split stay between GFV and RIV. We only have enough points to book a preferred view at one of the resorts. Advice on whether I should book a lake view at GF which would give us a standard view at Riv or should I do a standard view at GF and preferred view at RIV? I am assuming both of my options will be available of course. My initial thought is a standard view at GF. Just because the standard would be prettier than the standard at RIV....

 

[kboo]

I agree - the potential for really nice standard (and fireworks) views is at both, but if you get a preferred view at RIV, you will have a view of HS fireworks, most likely EP fireworks, the Skyliner, *and* the whole CBR and lake, which is actually beautiful (don't listen to the people who claim that looking at a moderate resort is somehow demeaning). As long as you are not in VGF 1221 (a studio, standard view - google it, it's bad) a VGF standard view gets you some combination of monorail, MK fireworks, and lake.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

I loved our standard view at RIV. We were on the 7th floor and had an amazing view of Spaceship Earth. Our standard view at VGF was just ok.

 

[kboo]

I loved our standard view at RIV. We were on the 7th floor and had an amazing view of Spaceship Earth. Our standard view at VGF was just ok.

We did a split stay over Xmas and NY lats month in VGF/RIV standard. Our VGF standard was on the 4th floor and had crazy amazing fireworks views; on the MVMCP and (I think?) Christmas itself it was the extra big fireworks show. When we were RIV, we were also on the 7th floor with a great view of Spaceship Earth. On 12/30 we went to the early New Years' Eve fireworks at MK (it was worth the long bus ride and the crowds), and on 12/31 we saw the MK fireworks again, at midnight, from our room. Both views and fireworks were spectacular, and I now need to adjust my expectations because I am not sure we will ever get that lucky again!

 

[CarolMN]

It's going to be a challenge and will probably depend on availability. Most August nights at Riviera for standard views seem to be already gone and you may even have trouble getting a preferred view studio. Doesn't look a lot more promising at GFV, either. Good luck!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We did a split stay over Xmas and NY lats month in VGF/RIV standard. Our VGF standard was on the 4th floor and had crazy amazing fireworks views; on the MVMCP and (I think?) Christmas itself it was the extra big fireworks show. When we were RIV, we were also on the 7th floor with a great view of Spaceship Earth. On 12/30 we went to the early New Years' Eve fireworks at MK (it was worth the long bus ride and the crowds), and on 12/31 we saw the MK fireworks again, at midnight, from our room. Both views and fireworks were spectacular, and I now need to adjust my expectations because I am not sure we will ever get that lucky again!

You were lucky with your VGF standard! I’ve never been anywhere near seeing fireworks! Good for you!

 

[jmw33]

It's going to be a challenge and will probably depend on availability. Most August nights at Riviera for standard views seem to be already gone and you may even have trouble getting a preferred view studio. Doesn't look a lot more promising at GFV, either. Good luck!

We are going for a 1 bedroom. I'm seeing full availability so far...fingers crossed!

 

[Deb & Bill]

We've gotten standard at GFV both times we stayed there (in a one bedroom villa) at seven months out (early May). First time we had a view of the themed pool and the monorail. Second time we had the wedding pavilion.