The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Just heard from my wife that we just bought 75 points here! We already have a DVC at GF, and was planning a trip for September 2021. With restrictions on how many can be borrowed, and the thought of buying more points soon anyway..... she didn't hesitate.

Welcome Home!!

 

[sethschroeder]

Just heard from my wife

Lol I laughed at that.

Well at least she has good taste.

Welcome home!

 

[havoc315]

Not being able to walk is a downside but the always moving Skyliner is a benefit in its own right. So while it can get backed up at times it is something you can plan for to avoid the peak rush things like just lining up earlier in the morning, leaving the park a little early or meandering a little longer at park close possibly grabbing dinner. If you are trying to get to Epcot opening and its backed up just go to HS and grab the boat or if you are leaving at HS closing just go over to Epcot and Skyliner from there.

I agree with most of your post, but these skyliner workarounds really are not very practical. If you are leaving DHS.... walk/boat 30 minutes to Epcot skyliner station?

To me, the only realistic workaround if the line is backed up at peak times... Uber. A very cheap uber ride.

 

[Lakegirl]

I have a skyline question. Is it the only way to get to Epcot or HS? I thought they would still have buses for people that are afraid of heights or Claustrophobi?

 

[sethschroeder]

I have a skyline question. Is it the only way to get to Epcot or HS? I thought they would still have buses for people that are afraid of heights or Claustrophobi?

From my understanding its 1 time per hour to Epcot/HS while the Skyliner is operational.

I would say the gondolas are fairly large, have solid floors, and have windows that you can open. So you may have luck that even people who are afraid of heights or claustrophobic don't have issues.

 

[jamesweikamp]

From my understanding its 1 time per hour to Epcot/HS while the Skyliner is operational.

I would say the gondolas are fairly large, have solid floors, and have windows that you can open. So you may have luck that even people who are afraid of heights or claustrophobic don't have issues.

It was once per hour when we were there a couple weeks ago and the MDE app. does not track when they will arrive with the best accuracy.

 

[sethschroeder]

MDE app. does not track when they will arrive with the best accuracy.

At BWV the tracking wasn't even working period. At AKV over a year ago it was accurate to the signs but those were always off hahaha.

 

[hippiechicken]

@jamesweikamp -- Thanks for the info! That bed is def too short for DD. We'll book a bigger room.
Have a great trip!

I'm 5'6" and slept on the pull down last week. It was not as comfy as the regular bed, but I slept better than I did sharing a room with my snoring sister... I fit just fine on it.

 

[jamesweikamp]

Confirming what we basically already knew, RIV prices up to $201 next week.

https://dvcfan.com/2021/02/03/riviera-and-aulani-seeing-direct-price-increase-in-february/

 

[TAX GUY]

Lol I laughed at that.

Well at least she has good taste.

Welcome home!

Yeah, we get a chuckle out of that too.

Funny story (that seems to now be a pattern). Back when we first bought in GF, she had researched and inquired about DVC. I work in public accounting (hence the screen name), and my busy time of year is from late January until April. She knows this, and used it you her advantage. We would go back and forth about DVC (her) and a Corvette (me). At the time, we couldn't afford either one. Fast forward a few years and we're in a better position, so she looks into it again. She calls me, at the office, to plead her case on why we need a DVC. Because I'm elbow deep in crocodiles and alligators, I need to cut the conversation short and get back to work. I end the call with, "just do what you think is right. You know where we stand for finances and what we have extra". She replied with an "ok", and we hung up. I no sooner put the phone back and I got a "Welcome Home" email.

I don't think it was a coincidence that we "needed" more points now...... in early February, a day after she asked if we're busy at work yet.

 

[MamaJessie]

Confirming what we basically already knew, RIV prices up to $201 next week.

https://dvcfan.com/2021/02/03/riviera-and-aulani-seeing-direct-price-increase-in-february/

Yes on the 6th.

 

[MamaJessie]

I just got off the phone, our guide is writing up our contract for 125 points at Riviera

 

[jamesweikamp]

I just got off the phone, our guide is writing up our contract for 125 points at Riviera

So exciting!

 

[dez1978]

Random question. Do any of the regular studios have connecting doors?

 

[CarolynFH]

Random question. Do any of the regular studios have connecting doors?

Not between two studios - the only connecting doors would be between a studio and the living room area of a 1-bedroom villa, thereby creating a lockoff 2-bedroom villa.

 

[sethschroeder]

There is a small number of dedicated studios but as Carolyn stated most will have a connecting door to a 1BR.

Not sure what a "regular" studio would mean to you.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

There is a small number of dedicated studios but as Carolyn stated most will have a connecting door to a 1BR.

Not sure what a "regular" studio would mean to you.

I’m guessing they meant deluxe not tower

 

[Lorrie7249]

HI there,
Just in process of signing 2 contracts at RIV before $ increase and incentive ends. Pretty excited to add on. We really enjoyed our stay in Dec '20.

 

[Henwen88]

We went for a quick trip last weekend and loved it! Was able to change from preferred to standard view 1 BR a few weeks out, and soooo happy with the view (plus saved thirty-something points)!

I will definitely plan on returning in the future for the 'full' resort experience to enjoy QS/lounges/beautiful grounds without occupancy limits and masks.

The staff were very nice, food/drinks excellent, and room decor and appointments top-notch. Wish we had 2 separate baths (or an extra shower/toilet). Loooooved the murphy sofa bed as it was so easy to turn living space into sleeping space for kiddo (and quite comfy).

Only big turn off was the terrible skyliner line right after park close for Epcot - it was backed up past Beach Club, so we hung out at Boardwalk for a while, ordered Trattorias take out, shopped a bit; then it was STILL backed up to the Beach Club, so we ubered back to Riv. If this is the situation when resorts and parks are capacity restricted, then I can't imagine when it's full. Otherwise, the skyliner was great -rode pre-rope drop at 8 am for HS and several times during the day.

 

[Henwen88]

Also, how do you get the photos to rotate? It seems that every one I try to post is flipped!