MomOTwins
The Mommy Fairy
- Joined
- Mar 5, 2018
We did Riviera on our recent trip (first time staying at a DVC resort, which we booked with cash as we are not members and didn't feel comfortable renting points) and loved it. Rooms were some of the best on property. Pools were gorgeous and the kids loved the slides and splash area, and Bar Riva was a really nice semi-outdoor bar next to the pool. You will love the preferred view--it was gorgeous and definitely worth the cost. The free/convenient laundry a big help with little kids producing tons of dirty cloths and cloth masks that need to be washed after use. Finally, the gondolas were so much fun--the kids couldn't get enough of them, and they are such a comfy way to travel with the cool fresh air blowing in and definitely appreciated the one-party-per-gondola rule in the covid era (unlike buses and monorail where the "separations" were a bit of a joke).Thanks friends! We decided to switch to Riviera... I think the extra space with the limited park hours will be worth it. It will be a new adventure for us and while we will miss Stormalong Bay pool and walking.. I'm hoping that the newness of the Resort and space will let us make our own CL- like stay.. Now I need to research how to do make that happen.. I love this board- thanks for all your advice!
Definitely book a character breakfast once if you can--we thought it was very well done, the kids loved the characters and the dipping sauces for their waffles, and the adult-menu waffles and quiche were fantastic. That said, we also had very good food at the quick service, and I usually hate quick service.