Disney's Newest Resort is Opening Soon!!

Projected to open December 16, 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort will celebrate the grandeur of Europe—which has long inspired some of the greatest Disney stories with its castles and fairy-tale villages. Here, you can create your own great Disney story in the middle of the magic. At the end of each enchanting day, warm and stylish accommodations will welcome you, with a full range of options from cozy Tower Studios to spacious 1-Bedroom Villas, 2-Bedroom Villas and 3-Bedroom Grand Villas.

Style, Artistry and Disney Touches

Disney’s Riviera Resort is designed to capture the magic of Europe that Walt Disney fell in love with once upon a time.

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed home by a palm tree-lined boulevard and the striking façade of this Resort hotel. From the grand archways and porticos to the tower and terraces, Disney’s Riviera Resort will be a modern masterpiece of imagination, with each detail drawing upon the influences of Europe and the Mediterranean.

In the main lobby, you’ll find yourself in an elegant setting appointed with a mix of modern and classic 20th-Century furnishings. You’ll also discover a unique art collection celebrating beloved Disney Characters and icons, influenced by master artists who found inspiration along the European Riviera.

The ambiance will extend outdoors—where beautiful gardens, bubbling fountains, lush landscaping and a serene waterfront will beckon you to enjoy scenic strolls with your loved ones.

Topolino's Terrace – dining available for breakfast or dinner!

Character Dining Breakfast

Start your morning with breakfast on this beautiful indoor rooftop terrace offering exclusive Disney Character Dining experiences. The prix fixe menu offers delicious choices to please everyone in the family.

While enjoying breakfast and the bird’s eye views, meet some of your favorite Disney Friends for a perfect photo and autograph opportunity! You may find yourself mingling with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck—stylishly dressed from head to toe in outfits unique to Topolino’s Terrace!

Breakfast begins with fresh pastries—delicious Danish, croissants, blueberry scones, or Epi bread—a rustic pull-apart baguette shaped like a wheat stalk. Your choice of entrées follows: Quiche Gruyère with house-made pancetta, Sour Cream Waffle, Wood-fired Butchers Steak, Smoked Salmon, Spiced Sausage Hash, Two Eggs Any Style, plant-based “Egg” Omelet and more. Whichever you select, enjoying it on the terrace café is an absolutely enchanting way to start your day.

Dinner on the Indoor Terrace

For dinner, get ready to indulge in fresh, delicious seafood and meat dishes, handmade pasta and decadent desserts infused with French and Italian flavors at this signature rooftop dining experience straight from the Riviera. Inspired by the cliffside restaurants of France and Italy, Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera takes its name from the Italian name for Mickey Mouse.

Dining is a true experience, prepared at the exclusive expo kitchen or wood-burning grill. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from the impressive collection sourced from the Mediterranean coast. Feast your eyes on the stunning visual aesthetic, a modern interpretation of the textures, colors, carved details and stonework found in ancient villages along the Riviera.

Dining on the rooftop terrace, Guests may even glimpse the nearby nighttime spectaculars at Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Amazing food, wine and views!

*Dinner will be a Signature Experience costing two Table Service entitlements per person on the Disney Dining Plan where the Character Breakfast will only require one.

Other dining options at the resort will include Le Petit Café, a lobby locale with coffee by day and a wine bar by night. The new quick-service location, Primo Piatto, is “reminiscent of chic dining venues found along Riviera promenades.” This restaurant will be located near the feature pool, and Bar Riva, the resort’s open-air pool bar.

Rooms at the Riviera

Stylish accommodations will invite you to channel the relaxation of life along the Riviera. This Resort hotel will offer a full range of room options, including:

• Deluxe Studios

• 1-Bedroom Villas

• 2-Bedroom Villas

• 3-Bedroom Grand Villas

• NEW! Tower Studios – unique to Disney’s Riviera Resort, these accommodate up to 2 Guests

Wherever you stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort, you’re sure to rediscover the joy of life away from the everyday hustle and bustle.

NEW! Tower Studios
Specially designed for 2 Guests, these one-of-a-kind Tower Studios are a marvel of efficiency and luxury—and are unique to Disney’s Riviera Resort. Built into the wall, you’ll find a microwave, small refrigerator, drawers and a cleverly hidden pull-down queen-size bed that just as easily tucks away to reveal a comfortable lounge-worthy space.

Deluxe Studios
Each stylish Deluxe Studio will sleep up to 5, with a queen-size bed, a pull-down queen-size bed, and a single pull-down bunk-size bed. Enjoy the convenience of your own kitchenette—and unwind on your private patio or balcony.

Discover the Villa Difference
You’ll truly feel at home in 1-Bedroom Villas or larger, where you’ll discover a variety of comforts and conveniences, including:

• Separate bedrooms that offer privacy

• A sleek, fully equipped kitchen with stainless-steel appliances—perfect for whipping up a French toast breakfast

• Your own washer and dryer—so you can pack lightly and avoid airline baggage fees

• A soothing bubble-jet bathtub—where you can to relax after an excitement-packed day

Disney Skyliner Access

Discover Disney Skyliner, an incredible new way to travel around Walt Disney World Resort!

Glide above the treetops and add an extra dash of pixie dust to your day. This grand, state-of-the-art gondola system conveniently connects Disney's Hollywood Studios and International Gateway at Epcot to the following Resort hotels: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Riviera Resort.

Guests will be able to enjoy easy access to Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district and a fun way to travel between Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Plus, the Disney Skyliner provides a relaxing trip to dining locations across Disney Resort hotels—including Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.

Some of the gondolas are adorned with iconic Disney Characters, figures from Disney attractions and film favorites, which makes getting around even more magical as Guests enjoy breathtaking vistas over and between each of these enchanting locations!

** as of this blog post (10/7/19), the Disney Skyliner is currently closed due to an incident that occurred over the weekend. Disney has not released the length of time the gondola system will be closed, but there are of course other complimentary transportation options available.

The best part of all of this is if you are a Disney Visa Cardholder, you’re eligible for a 40% room discount on most nights between December 16, 2019 – March 31, 2020! The number of discounted rooms are limited so don’t wait! Give me a call to find you a room at this brand-new resort!! It’s always free to book with me!!

How to Very Easily Score a Disney World Discount for Your Next Trip!

A few weeks ago, I blogged about how to save on a Disney Cruise if you book another one while on the ship. Well guess what? There’s a similar scenario at Disney World which is called a Bounceback offer!

These can only be booked while you are actually on vacation. In the past, I haven’t mentioned it to clients because I honestly thought it felt a little like I was pressuring them to book another trip before they had even gone on the first one. But when I heard that the current Bounceback offer includes free dining, I realized I needed to get the word out.

The Bounceback offers are not always free dining - often they are room discounts. But if you know that you will most likely be making a trip in the near future, it would be silly to not guarantee this discount. We all know that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be bringing in large crowds and if Disney doesn’t feel the need to discount rooms to fill them, they won’t. And even if discounts are released, they will have limited availability and you might miss out.

The easiest way to book it is to let me know that you might be interested in it before you go. But even if you didn’t think about it until you are there, just give me a shout! The rules are simple - if you are staying ON site at a Disney resort, you can call me or you can call x8844 from your room and book the current Bounceback offer. It will require a $200 deposit which, of course, is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to travel. Simple as that!!

Most of the rooms have a brochure left in them by Mousekeeping that explains the current offer. Sometimes they get overlooked and sometimes Mousekeeping may fail to leave one. But either way, if you are a current guest, there is some sort of offer. The craziest part? You can book up to 3 rooms! Want to take 3 upcoming trips? Go wild and book them. There’s zero risk as long as you either take the trip (why wouldn’t you??) or cancel before the 30 days (WHY WOULD YOU??).

One more little rule - the lead guest on the Bounceback reservation must be one of the adult guests on the current reservation. So no sharing this great deal with your buddies.

I don’t have a picture of the current Bounceback - YET! I’ll grab one when I’m there in 14 days!! (Not that I’m counting…) Here are the details though:

Guests must check-in during the following date ranges to be eligible for the 2020 Free Dining Bounceback offer to be valid:

• May 26, 2020 through June 2, 2020

• June 26, 2020 through September 12, 2020

• December 9, 2020 through December 24, 2020

Booking this discount requires a 4-night minimum stay with a 4-day park hopper ticket purchase. Excluded resorts and room categories are Disney’s All Star Movies, Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Little Mermaid Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and all 3-Bedroom Villas.

Here is a pic of a recent Bounceback brochure:

So if you’re about to head to the world, think about future trips. You could save a bundle if you plan it right! Of course, call me to have me plan and book your Disney trips with no extra cost to you.