The Official Riviera Owners & Info Thread

[pixieprincess925]

Ah well, this is a change from the other DVC resorts! No problem, DH makes the coffee and has no problem making one style fit the other type basket. We bring our own coffee as well as filters. I don't think he'd like having to dress and go down to the Cafe every morning just to turn the grumpy bear back into his sweet wife!

I'll be honest - I went to the lobby in my PJs...
Was that wrong?

 

[summerw]

Hi, Everyone! I added a Be Our Guest List!!!
That first post is already slow and at its picture limit. I didn't want to slow it down more, so I edited the 3rd post so it's easy to add you all and I can do it from my phone. Post your dates, and if you want what size room/view, and I'll add them. Yay! I'm starting off with our trip April 23-May 2 (only April 24-28 at Riviera though).

And is it just me... when Dis updated a few years ago, I could no longer link directly to a post. It always just goes to the page the post is on. Am I wrong? Does someone know some special method to get it to go directly to a post?

2bdrm lock off coffee filter:

Is it ok I linked to your photo in the first post? I gave you credit. I can delete it if you'd rather not. Thanks!!

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

RIVIERA'S BE OUR GUEST LIST
Will you be joining us at the Riviera? Comment on this thread with your dates to be added below!

2021

July
UrsulaWantsYourSoul & javaduck: July 18&19 (Tower Studio), 20&21 (Deluxe Studio), 22-27 (2 Bedroom) - room type tour!

 

[summerw]

I added you. Omg, I wanna do a room tour!! That sounds so much fun! Please post a report when you get back? I want to read that for sure.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

I added you. Omg, I wanna do a room tour!! That sounds so much fun! Please post a report when you get back? I want to read that for sure.

Excited! We stayed in a 2 bedroom in February for our Welcome Home trip so have an idea but it will be fun to give each size a try. Then in July 2022 the plan is the Grand Villa. Jealous of y'all on the thread who have stayed in one before - they look gorgeous! I think we may need to do a few nights in a normal room first (and hit the parks hard) and then be more leisurely in the GV enjoying the room/resort.

 

[polynor]

Hi, Everyone! I added a Be Our Guest List!!!
That first post is already slow and at its picture limit. I didn't want to slow it down more, so I edited the 3rd post so it's easy to add you all and I can do it from my phone. Post your dates, and if you want what size room/view, and I'll add them. Yay! I'm starting off with our trip April 23-May 2 (only April 24-28 at Riviera though).

And is it just me... when Dis updated a few years ago, I could no longer link directly to a post. It always just goes to the page the post is on. Am I wrong? Does someone know some special method to get it to go directly to a post?





Is it ok I linked to your photo in the first post? I gave you credit. I can delete it if you'd rather not. Thanks!!

No problem on the photo!

 

[bigAWL]

Hi, Everyone! I added a Be Our Guest List!!!
That first post is already slow and at its picture limit. I didn't want to slow it down more, so I edited the 3rd post so it's easy to add you all and I can do it from my phone. Post your dates, and if you want what size room/view, and I'll add them. Yay! I'm starting off with our trip April 23-May 2 (only April 24-28 at Riviera though).

You can add me to the Be Our Guest list...

Sep 8-11: 1BR Preferred View

 

[vinmar4]

BREAKING NEWS: I am officially an owner at Riviera! Fell in love with the resort on my 2020 trip and couldn't resist buying in any longer. Previously owned 125 points at Copper Creek and doubled that with the Riviera purchase. Hello neighbors!

Welcome Home!

Here now and loving it !

 

[SpaceYeti]

Welcome Home!

Here now and loving it !

Nice! What kind of room are you staying in?

 

[jamesweikamp]

RIVIERA'S BE OUR GUEST LIST
Will you be joining us at the Riviera? Comment on this thread with your dates to be added below!

2021
April
summerw April 24-April 28, Studio SV

May

June

July
UrsulaWantsYourSoul & javaduck: July 18&19 (Tower Studio), 20&21 (Deluxe Studio), 22-27 (2 Bedroom) - room type tour!

August

September

October

November

December

Our next visit is December 4-11 (2bd pref. view) for my 40th birthday. Can't wait!!!

 

[TheMick424]

Anyone have recent experience with refillable mugs at RIV? From reports on the boards my understanding is they have cast members dispensing drinks in paper cups, but I'm unclear about which options are currently available from the Freestyle machines. Do you have to mobile order to get a refill or can you just walk up? Finally, do they ask for the cup and/or receipt before filling?

 

[Akck]

Hi, Everyone! I added a Be Our Guest List!!!
That first post is already slow and at its picture limit. I didn't want to slow it down more, so I edited the 3rd post so it's easy to add you all and I can do it from my phone. Post your dates, and if you want what size room/view, and I'll add them. Yay! I'm starting off with our trip April 23-May 2 (only April 24-28 at Riviera though).

And is it just me... when Dis updated a few years ago, I could no longer link directly to a post. It always just goes to the page the post is on. Am I wrong? Does someone know some special method to get it to go directly to a post?





Is it ok I linked to your photo in the first post? I gave you credit. I can delete it if you'd rather not. Thanks!!

We’re doing a split stay, 4/21-4/24 CBR, 4/24-4/27 RIV and 4/27-4/30 BCV. Our Riviera stay is in a tow er studio, mainly to see how well we’ll like it.

If you’re doing 2022 stays, we’ll be there 1/19-28/2022. Currently, we’re in a tower studio (1/19-1/23), and standard deluxe studio (1/23-1/28). The tower studio is just a placeholder as we want to switch at 7 months.

 

[Akck]

Anyone have recent experience with refillable mugs at RIV? From reports on the boards my understanding is they have cast members dispensing drinks in paper cups, but I'm unclear about which options are currently available from the Freestyle machines. Do you have to mobile order to get a refill or can you just walk up? Finally, do they ask for the cup and/or receipt before filling?

In December, they’d fill a paper cup and I believe they had a wide selection of offerings, including coffee and hot chocolate. We just showed our cup and they let us walk through to get a refill. I don’t know if a receipt will work as we always had our mug.

 

[kanerf]

RIVIERA'S BE OUR GUEST LIST
Will you be joining us at the Riviera? Comment on this thread with your dates to be added below!

2021
April
summerw April 24-April 28, Studio SV

May
kanerf May 16-18, Deluxe Studio
June

July
UrsulaWantsYourSoul & javaduck: July 18&19 (Tower Studio), 20&21 (Deluxe Studio), 22-27 (2 Bedroom) - room type tour!

August

September

October

November

December

 

[TinkB278]

I will be there 5/15-5/20! Currently in a 1 bedroom std but hoping to switch to a studio if there are cancellations as were no longer bringing my almost two year old with us

first ever resort only stay unless they bring the AP back!

 

[summerw]

You can add me to the Be Our Guest list...

Sep 8-11: 1BR Preferred View

Added! We had a 1-bedroom last time and it was soooo hard to book a studio. So beautiful!

Our next visit is December 4-11 (2bd pref. view) for my 40th birthday. Can't wait!!!

Added! That's a great 40th birthday! Please post birthday pics!!

We’re doing a split stay, 4/21-4/24 CBR, 4/24-4/27 RIV and 4/27-4/30 BCV. Our Riviera stay is in a tow er studio, mainly to see how well we’ll like it.

If you’re doing 2022 stays, we’ll be there 1/19-28/2022. Currently, we’re in a tower studio (1/19-1/23), and standard deluxe studio (1/23-1/28). The tower studio is just a placeholder as we want to switch at 7 months.

Added! We will be there the same time! Say hi if you see me!!
me!!

@kanerf
Added!

I will be there 5/15-5/20! Currently in a 1 bedroom std but hoping to switch to a studio if there are cancellations as were no longer bringing my almost two year old with us

first ever resort only stay unless they bring the AP back!

Added! Sorry no little one with you, and sorry you'll miss the 1-bedroom. Hopefully APs come back soon!

 

[jennypenny]

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[summerw]

Be Our Guest ...


Will be booking our spring training trip soon

I'm nervous because I was able to stay at RR before buying but DH couldn't join me that trip. April is the first time he'll see it. (we've owned at other resorts so he understands DVC, just hasn't seen RR)

Added! You’re spending 3 weeks this year at Disney?! I can’t tell you how jealous I am. Amazing! And so much at Riviera! I don’t think you have to worry about your husband loving it. We were worried we’d built it up to much in our minds. Nope!

 

[havoc315]

Our next visit is December 4-11 (2bd pref. view) for my 40th birthday. Can't wait!!!

8/14-8/22, welcome home trip. 2BR lock off preferred.

AND

2/18-2/22/22 President’s weekend, 2 BR kickoff standard view.

 

[summerw]

8/14-8/22, welcome home trip. 2BR lock off preferred.

AND

2/18-2/22/22 President’s weekend, 2 BR kickoff standard view.

Added! 7 nights in a 2-Bedroom would not make me angry.