Disney’s Riviera Resort is a deluxe villa resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Guests can enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the Riviera when they stay at this beautiful resort, the newest hotel on property.

Should I stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort?

This is a fabulous resort for multi-generational families, due to the room categories that allow more than one family to share a villa. Guests who wish to be close to Disney’s Hollywood Studios or EPCOT will also love staying here, since these theme parks are easy to get to by using Disney Skyliner transportation.

This is also a great resort choice for solo travellers or couples who would like to stay in a Tower Studio. This room type accommodates up to two guests, and is only available at this particular resort.

In the video below, you’ll learn all about Disney’s Riviera Resort and why families love to stay here.

Transportation and Dining Options

Transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT is by Disney Skyliner, and there is a station right at the resort. Guests can travel to Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks by shuttle bus. Shuttle bus service is also available for the Disney water parks and Disney Springs.

Disney Skyliner gondolas, as seen from Disney’s Riviera Resort.

There are quick service and table service options for dining at this resort, and guests can also easily walk or use Disney Skyliner to travel to nearby resorts such as Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort or Disney’s Pop Century Resort for additional restaurant choices. Mobile ordering is also available.

Fresh and delicious lunch poolside, from Primo Piatto at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Restaurants and bars include:

Rooms at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Guests of Disney’s Riviera Resort will have their own patio or balcony to enjoy. The following room categories are offered here:

  • Tower Studio
  • Deluxe Studio with Standard or Preferred View
  • 1-bedroom Villa with Standard or Preferred View
  • 2-bedroom Villa with Standard or Preferred View
  • 3-bedroom Grand Villa
A Deluxe Studio at Disney’s Riviera Resort has a queen size bed and a queen size pulldown Murphy bed as well as a fifth sleeper.

Deluxe Studio accommodations include a kitchenette with a small fridge, microwave, toaster and coffee maker, while villa accommodations have a fully-equipped kitchen where entire meals can easily be prepared. The kitchen in the 3-bedroom grand villa is especially gorgeous and functional.

In this short video, you’ll come with me on a tour of a Deluxe Studio at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Features and Amenities

The main pool is known as the Riviera Pool, reserved only for guests of the resort to use. The pool has a slide, and there’s also a splash park nearby called S’il Vous Play. The quiet pool is the Beau Soleil Pool, a private and serene space to relax.

The slide at the Riviera Pool at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Additional recreational activities are planned for guests. Disney’s Riviera Resort is the only spot at Walt Disney World Resort where guests can play a game of Bocce.

Benefits of Staying at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Guests of this resort can enjoy:

  • Early theme park entry–enter any Walt Disney World theme park 30 minutes prior to the official park opening time (valid theme park admission ticket and park reservation required)
  • Complimentary transportation to Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks and Disney Springs via shuttle bus or Disney Skyliner
  • Extended evening hours on select nights, in select theme parks
  • Resort-wide charging privileges with My Disney Experience app, MagicBand or room key
  • Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout Walt Disney World property to your hotel gift shop
  • Starting in 2025! Entry to a Walt Disney World Resort water park on check-in day