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Disney's Riviera Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States · Disney Resorts · Accessible Luxury
Disney's Riviera opened December 16, 2019, a ten-story Vacation Club house Imagineering's Dean Huspen shaped after the hotels Walt and Lillian saw in Italy, France, and Monaco. Topolino's Terrace sits on the roof, where Mickey answers to his Italian name and dinner looks toward Epcot and Hollywood Studios. The Skyliner leaves from the front door.
- 300 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Walt Disney World
About Disney's Riviera Resort
- It was the first newly built Walt Disney World resort served by the Disney Skyliner gondola system.
- Tower Studios are compact rooms for two, with a queen bed that folds down from the wall.
- The house is the fifteenth Disney Vacation Club property, and non-members can still book a stay.
History
Disney's Riviera Resort opened in 2019 at Lake Buena Vista inside Walt Disney World, about 300 rooms on the deluxe loop. AAA Four Diamond followed for 2025.
The setting
Disney's Riviera Resort puts guests toward the east of Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista. Fireworks from the lagoon, Stormalong Bay, and the BoardWalk are the after-park map. Sleep on the loop if the castle is the point.
Restaurants and bars
- Bar Riva — Restaurant · Bar & grill
- Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera — Restaurant · European
- Le Petit Café — Restaurant
- Primo Piatto — Restaurant
Experiences
- Mediterranean-themed pool areas — Two Mediterranean-themed pool areas, one family-friendly and one more serene.
- Rooftop restaurant — Rooftop restaurant with stunning vistas.
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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