EPCOT area · Deluxe Villa (DVC)
Disney's Riviera Resort
The newest DVC resort and the most design-forward — French/Italian Riviera styling with its own dedicated Skyliner station on property.
Who it’s for
- Adults and couples who want a sophisticated, less theme-park-feeling Deluxe
- Skyliner enthusiasts — the Riviera has its own dedicated gondola station
- EPCOT and Hollywood Studios focused trips
- DVC members who want the newest, most amenity-rich property
Who it’s NOT for
- Non-DVC cash guests — rates are steep relative to Beach Club or Boardwalk
- Families who want the classic Disney fairy tale atmosphere — Riviera is modern European, not castles
- Magic Kingdom focused trips — no monorail or walkable MK access
Our team’s pick
1br-villa
Underrated feature
Topolino's Terrace on the rooftop has the best EPCOT fireworks view of any restaurant on property — book an early dinner and watch the show during dessert.
The gotcha
DVC resale restrictions apply: Riviera is the first property where resale buyers can only use points at Riviera. A meaningful limitation if you're considering DVC.
Room categories
- Tower Studio (sleeps 2)Sleeps 2 · DVC
- Deluxe StudioSleeps 5 · DVC
- 1-Bedroom VillaSleeps 5 · DVC
- 2-Bedroom VillaSleeps 9 · DVC
- 3-Bedroom Grand VillaSleeps 12 · DVC
Ask our Pixies anything about this resort
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