What's included with your Riviera stay — and what costs extra
Your Riviera rate covers your guest room or villa, complimentary on-site amenities like heated pools, the children's water-play area, Athlétique Fitness Center access, Wi‑Fi, and Disney transportation (Skyliner and buses). Meals, specialty dining, some transportation options (Minnie Van), non-DVC self‑parking for many guests, and other a la carte purchases cost extra.
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What the nightly rate includes
Your room rate includes access to resort amenities for registered guests: the Riviera Pool and Beau Soleil Pool (including whirlpools), the S'il Vous Play children’s water-play area, complimentary towels, life jackets, and the Athlétique Fitness Center.
Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in rooms and select public areas. Resort transportation such as the Disney Skyliner gondola and resort buses for Walt Disney World destinations is provided at no additional charge for guests.
- Heated pools and whirlpools (guest-only access)
- Complimentary towels and life jackets at pools
- Athlétique Fitness Center (weights, treadmills, other equipment)
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in-room and in many public areas
- Disney Skyliner and complimentary resort buses
| Included | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Both pools for registered guests only; pool entry uses MagicBand/Key card |
| Fitness center | Guest access; hours may vary |
| Wi‑Fi | Included in rooms and public areas |
Rooms and in-room features
Disney's Riviera Resort is a Deluxe Villa–class property with studio and multi-bedroom villa layouts. Villa-style rooms include features to support longer stays; studio and villa bed setups vary by room type.
Exact room types available include Deluxe Studio - Standard View, Deluxe Studio - Resort View, Deluxe Studio - Preferred View, 1 Bedroom Villa - Standard View, 1 Bedroom Villa - Resort View, 1 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View, 2 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View, and Tower Studio - Resort View.
- Deluxe Studio options: Standard View, Resort View, Preferred View (Queen bed plus Murphy beds as noted in room list)
- 1 Bedroom Villa options: Standard, Resort, Preferred (some configurations list King or Queen main beds plus Murphy/Twin Murphy beds)
- 2 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View includes multiple fixed and Murphy beds for larger parties
- Tower Studio - Resort View features a Queen Murphy Bed
| Room type (exact name) | Sleeping note |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Studio - Standard View | Queen Bed plus Queen Murphy Bed and Twin Murphy Bed (see room list) |
| 1 Bedroom Villa - Resort View | King Bed plus Queen Murphy Bed and Twin Murphy Bed (see room list) |
| 2 Bedroom Villa - Preferred View | King Bed, 2 Queen Beds, Queen Murphy Bed, Twin Murphy Bed (see room list) |
Dining: what's available and what costs extra
The resort has four paid dining venues: Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera (rooftop; character Breakfast à la Art and Signature Dinner), Primo Piatto (quick-service trattoria), Bar Riva (pool bar), and Le Petit Café (lobby café). All are pay-per-item—meals are not included in the room rate.
Advance dining reservations are highly recommended for Topolino's Terrace (reservations can be made up to 60 days ahead). Primo Piatto, Bar Riva, and Le Petit Café generally operate on a walk-up basis or mobile ordering where available.
- Topolino's Terrace — Breakfast and Dinner; character breakfast is a prix-fixe experience; dinner is Signature Dining (reservation recommended).
- Primo Piatto — Quick service for breakfast, lunch, dinner; mobile ordering available.
- Bar Riva — Poolside drinks and casual plates (no reservations).
- Le Petit Café — Coffee, pastries, and evening light bites and cocktails (walk-up).
| Venue | Typical hours / service |
|---|---|
| Topolino's Terrace | Breakfast and Dinner; reservations recommended |
| Primo Piatto | Breakfast–late night; mobile orders and grab-and-go |
| Bar Riva / Le Petit Café | Daytime to evening service; walk-up |
What costs extra (expect to pay for)
Meals and beverages at the resort's dining outlets are charged a la carte. Topolino's Terrace dinner and the character breakfast are paid experiences and should be budgeted separately from room rates.
Some transportation and services are also extra: Minnie Van rideshare service and third-party rideshare options require payment, and self‑parking is typically a nightly fee for guests who are not Disney Vacation Club members.
- All on-site dining and drinks (no meals included in standard room rate)
- Minnie Van or other paid rideshare services
- Self-parking for many non‑DVC guests (DVC members may have parking included)
- Laundry (self-service laundry available on-site) — machines typically charge per use
| Service | Status |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | Often charged nightly for non‑DVC guests |
| Minnie Van | Available for an additional fee |
| Spa | No dedicated spa facility at the resort (whirlpools available at pools) |
Pools, hours, and rules
Riviera Resort has two main pools — the lively Riviera Pool (water slide, zero‑entry, whirlpool, children's play zone with lifeguards) and the quieter Beau Soleil Pool (leisure pool with adjacent hot tub, typically without lifeguards). Both pools are heated year‑round.
Pool hours and lifeguard coverage vary by pool; Riviera Pool commonly operates later into the evening during peak summer periods while Beau Soleil has earlier opening hours. Pool access is limited to registered resort guests and uses MagicBand/Key card entry.
- Riviera Pool: main feature pool with slide, zero‑entry, whirlpool, lifeguards (hours can extend seasonally).
- Beau Soleil Pool: quieter leisure pool with hot tub; typically no lifeguard.
- Complimentary pool towels and life jackets are provided.
- No glass is allowed in pool areas.
| Pool | Typical hours / notes |
|---|---|
| Riviera Pool | Often open ~10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; extended later in summer on some dates |
| Beau Soleil Pool | Often open early morning to late evening; quieter, hot tub adjacent |
| S'il Vous Play | Children’s interactive water play area; part of pool complex |
Getting around and practical policies
The resort’s Skyliner station gives complimentary access to EPCOT’s International Gateway (direct) and to Hollywood Studios with a transfer at Caribbean Beach. Resort buses provide service to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the water parks.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old. The resort does not allow pets (service animals are accepted). A self-service laundry room is available on the 4th floor, east wing.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; online check-in via My Disney Experience available up to 60 days before arrival
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- No pets allowed (service animals welcome)
- EV charging available in West Parking Lot
| Practical item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Parking | DVC members may have parking included; many non‑DVC guests pay a nightly self‑parking fee |
| Payments | Major cards and Disney Gift Cards accepted; specific check‑in cash policy varies |
| Laundry | Self-service room on 4th floor, east wing |
