The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

[paradesintherain]

Welcome Home!

Thank you! It's so amazing, I can't even believe it's real!

 

[Leahc117]

Suggestions for room request for standard view 2 bedroom? Are fireworks visible from any upper floor? Not sure where you can see magic kingdom from the balcony. Are there rooms that you can see both Epcot and MK? Thanks!

 

[sethschroeder]

Suggestions for room request for standard view 2 bedroom? Are fireworks visible from any upper floor? Not sure where you can see magic kingdom from the balcony. Are there rooms that you can see both Epcot and MK? Thanks!

Dedicated or lock off?

 

[Leahc117]

It doesn’t say…just says standard view 2 bedroom

 

[sethschroeder]

It doesn’t say…just says standard view 2 bedroom

Ya not sure then. I would request closer to the Skyliner. More likely to have a better view of fireworks than being on the other end of the building.

 

[summerw]

Suggestions for room request for standard view 2 bedroom? Are fireworks visible from any upper floor? Not sure where you can see magic kingdom from the balcony. Are there rooms that you can see both Epcot and MK? Thanks!

I would guess if there are, it’s only a few. I usually ask Member Services to add, “fireworks view” to my room request.

 

[Lakegirl]

We stayed in a studio in September and loved the resort. It is absolutely beauriful and very elegant. I truly felt the Disney Magic. The staff was top notch as well. The only negative thing that I was shocked at was how poorly they sound proofed the rooms. We could hear the room next to us putting up and down the sofa bed every day. Also muffled voices in rooms adjacen. I could hear a lot of hallway noise and running on floor above us. I really thought they would of done a better job on this. I still loved it but was wondering if anyone else experienced this?

 

[TinkB278]

We stayed in a studio in September and loved the resort. It is absolutely beauriful and very elegant. I truly felt the Disney Magic. The staff was top notch as well. The only negative thing that I was shocked at was how poorly they sound proofed the rooms. We could hear the room next to us putting up and down the sofa bed every day. Also muffled voices in rooms adjacen. I could hear a lot of hallway noise and running on floor above us. I really thought they would of done a better job on this. I still loved it but was wondering if anyone else experienced this?

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who noticed this! On my last stay there I couldn’t sleep at all because of lights in the room and noise! First of all, we were right under topolinos. We also were up all night listening to our next door neighbor snore, and were also woken to the sounds of them putting their Murphy bed up and down. We moved to Polynesian at the end of the trip and were ground floor right next to a walk way and the boats and the room was quieter there. I figured the soundproofing would be worse at poly since it’s older but that definitely hasn’t been the case in either of our visits there compared to riviera.

 

[summerw]

We stayed in a studio in September and loved the resort. It is absolutely beauriful and very elegant. I truly felt the Disney Magic. The staff was top notch as well. The only negative thing that I was shocked at was how poorly they sound proofed the rooms. We could hear the room next to us putting up and down the sofa bed every day. Also muffled voices in rooms adjacen. I could hear a lot of hallway noise and running on floor above us. I really thought they would of done a better job on this. I still loved it but was wondering if anyone else experienced this?

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who noticed this! On my last stay there I couldn’t sleep at all because of lights in the room and noise! First of all, we were right under topolinos. We also were up all night listening to our next door neighbor snore, and were also woken to the sounds of them putting their Murphy bed up and down. We moved to Polynesian at the end of the trip and were ground floor right next to a walk way and the boats and the room was quieter there. I figured the soundproofing would be worse at poly since it’s older but that definitely hasn’t been the case in either of our visits there compared to riviera.

Interesting! I haven't heard anyone say that before. My husband is very sensitive to light and noise while sleeping so we've noticed it elsewhere (Beach Club, All Stars, Art of Animation for sure), but not at the Riviera. I hope it wasn't just because we had quiet neighbors. However, hearing the bed go up and down might just be because it's so so so loud! It's crazy how loud it is.

 

[TinkB278]

The last two mornings I’ve gotten on right at 7 am to try to make September bookings for standard view studios. Yesterday I was able to get one room booked (I need three) but then when I went to book the second, 9/10 was already gone. I went on today at 7 to try to start again with a 9/11 check in date. The room was available but after I entered our groups information I got the seven dwarves. I kept hitting back and refresh but kept getting the dwarves. By the time I gave up and went back to the search page to try again the room was gone. This is maddening!!! How are all the standard studios disappearing within seconds? I have never had this problem before.

 

[b00kbug]

Can I be added to the list for future trips?

Welcome Home Trip booked! Standard 2 bedroom, Aug 24 - Sep 4 2022.

 

[DVCsloth]

The last two mornings I’ve gotten on right at 7 am to try to make September bookings for standard view studios. Yesterday I was able to get one room booked (I need three) but then when I went to book the second, 9/10 was already gone. I went on today at 7 to try to start again with a 9/11 check in date. The room was available but after I entered our groups information I got the seven dwarves. I kept hitting back and refresh but kept getting the dwarves. By the time I gave up and went back to the search page to try again the room was gone. This is maddening!!! How are all the standard studios disappearing within seconds? I have never had this problem before.

Same thing is happening at VGF.

 

[sethschroeder]

A number of original buyers purchased for Food and Wine access in Epcot area. It should in theory get a little easier long term as more buyers come in who are new to DVC and buying for randoms times instead of the add-ons specific for F+W.

Additionally you have lots of people who have bought Riviera and have not been able to stay there a single time yet.

I would keep checking back and we should see rooms open up as they sell more points and have to add the next chunk through declaration. That should occur before next September.

 

[DVCsloth]

A number of original buyers purchased for Food and Wine access in Epcot area. It should in theory get a little easier long term as more buyers come in who are new to DVC and buying for randoms times instead of the add-ons specific for F+W.

Additionally you have lots of people who have bought Riviera and have not been able to stay there a single time yet.

I would keep checking back and we should see rooms open up as they sell more points and have to add the next chunk through declaration. That should occur before next September.

I just booked 11 months out Standard Studio VGF, had to call member services because 7 Dwarves stayed on. The told me there were only 3 Standard Studios left. Maybe best to

The last two mornings I’ve gotten on right at 7 am to try to make September bookings for standard view studios. Yesterday I was able to get one room booked (I need three) but then when I went to book the second, 9/10 was already gone. I went on today at 7 to try to start again with a 9/11 check in date. The room was available but after I entered our groups information I got the seven dwarves. I kept hitting back and refresh but kept getting the dwarves. By the time I gave up and went back to the search page to try again the room was gone. This is maddening!!! How are all the standard studios disappearing within seconds? I have never had this problem before.

I just booked 11 months out Standard Studio VGF, had to call member services because 7 Dwarves stayed on. The told me there were only 3 Standard Studios left. Maybe best to call member services.

 

[TinkB278]

I just booked 11 months out Standard Studio VGF, had to call member services because 7 Dwarves stayed on. The told me there were only 3 Standard Studios left. Maybe best to

I just booked 11 months out Standard Studio VGF, had to call member services because 7 Dwarves stayed on. The told me there were only 3 Standard Studios left. Maybe best to call member services.

On a 55 min wait right now. I don’t know that it will help though since the website shows the 11th as unavailable now .

 

[DVCsloth]

On a 55 min wait right now. I don’t know that it will help though since the website shows the 11th as unavailable now .

Member services can probably help, maybe waitlist the 11th, like Seth mentioned they will be declaring more inventory and you should have no trouble picking it up 11 months out.

 

[DisneyByMarriage]

Looking for some advice from people who have stayed recently and done Early Entry to Studios. We are going Thanksgiving week, and have two days where we will start at HS. I know we need to at the gate an hour before official opening to be at the front of the pack. We will be two adults and a 5,7,9 yo with a small stroller. What time should we go to the Skyliner station and should we just walk to the Caribbean one to avoid a transfer?

 

[Lakegirl]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who noticed this! On my last stay there I couldn’t sleep at all because of lights in the room and noise! First of all, we were right under topolinos. We also were up all night listening to our next door neighbor snore, and were also woken to the sounds of them putting their Murphy bed up and down. We moved to Polynesian at the end of the trip and were ground floor right next to a walk way and the boats and the room was quieter there. I figured the soundproofing would be worse at poly since it’s older but that definitely hasn’t been the case in either of our visits there compared to riviera.

So funny. I left out the fact that we stayed at Poly the first night and didn’t hear anything outside our room.

 

[summerw]

Welcome Home Trip booked! Standard 2 bedroom, Aug 24 - Sep 4 2022.

Added! Congrats on the welcome home trip!

 

[Queen_Riviera]

We'll be back home May 28-31, 2022 in a 1BR standard view. Can't wait to return!

Ah sweet. Enjoy my birthday . Wish I was at my Disney home as well.