We bought Disney timeshare at Riviera Resort… but never expected THIS

[@melanieairey7278]

Great video.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@gregamerica9067]

Yay! we have 100 points and Riviera. Love staying there! We feel the same way when we are leaving....No trip has been long enough. Enjoyed your video.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

We can’t wait to go back next summer… thanks for watching!

[@paul16451]

I bought DVC here in 2022 and I never want to stay anywhere else. There are so many advantages! They don't share transport (the way Poly and GF do), and the place has only 300 rooms, so even the buses are never crowded. I always request a fireworks viewing room, which is AMAZING. I can leave the park early to sit on the balcony sipping from my resort mug, watch the show, and retire to bed immediately, instead of fighting for viewing space and then navigating the crushing crowds leaving the park. The Topolino's patio is a great spot for watching the fireworks as well if you have an evening (or morning!) meal there. Just walk up and show the host your meal receipt for the day and theu will let you onto the patio. Food is great no matter where you eat, coffee bar is top notch, and you are so right about relaxing just about anywhere. And one thing it looks like you didn't see on this trip. If you stick around the lobby for a while, you will likely see Chip and Dale in tuxedos and other surprise characters. I've already made three visits here since my DVC purchase, for a total of 17 nights in a studio room (bringing friends 2 of those times) and more than gotten back what I spent when calculating what it otherwise would have cost me without the membership.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

You’re so right, it’s brilliant… we just booked for next year yesterday afternoon! We didn’t know about the characters…. We will look out for that! Thanks for watching!!!

[@nathaniel8816]

We just bought into DVC at Aulani. At first we had decided on Riviera, but Aulani ended up making more sense for us being on the west coast (and our kids absolutely falling in love with Aulani and Hawaii!) We planned our first trip to Riviera Resort this Winter, can't wait to see it in person, I know it will be just as special! Thank you for sharing.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

I’m sure you will love it! We were just talking about Aulani last night and how we are desperate to go. Hope you have many happy stays there

[@BAKER22-l4u]

WHY? You just flushed a TON of $$$, right down the toilet

[@stephaniebfi4297]

Fellow owner. We love it. We’ve stayed in a 1 bedroom in March and 2 bedroom in June and it was amazing.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Hey neighbor! We can’t wait to go back! Hope to see you there

[@tagjohnson9940]

The Riviera is beautiful. The food is amazing. And it’s on the skyliner. That’s a complete win!

[@TravellingWithTeens]

We agree!

[@calr4459]

The upside of DVC is they have “right of first refusal “ when it’s time to sell which keeps the value up.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

ROFR is something we’re hoping to get past when we (eventually) add on with resale Points!

[@kevinayres6553]

One of the best attributes of the Riviera Resort is the fragrance and the music loop for the resort. Very nice.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Yes! And we have BOTH in our home nearly constantly since our stay!

[@Dadjokeswithmydaughter]

We love going to the quick service restaurant for dinner. I’m watching your video in our 3 bedroom condo 10 minutes from Epcot but off property. Two park days down two to go! Daughter’s boyfriend is loving Disney and he is living his best life 😃Today is a relaxing day! Thank for sharing!

[@TravellingWithTeens]

That sounds perfect, wish we were there!

[@Dadjokeswithmydaughter]

@@TravellingWithTeens It is very hot 🥵 🤣

[@TravellingWithTeens]

@Dadjokeswithmydaughter compared to Michigan, I don’t doubt it

[@cruisefraterpoultons]

Loved this resort, it’s a beautiful place and nice to have a quiet bolt hole from the craziness of the parks if you want it. I thought it was just me who loved the smell of hotel lobby’s, have fond smell memories of some of the Vegas resorts. 😂 Great to be on the Skyliner route as well, very convenient. Loved the mosaic pictures, wonder how many mosaics you own instead of Rick the brick? 😂

[@champmeister]

Really gorgeous resort . We've been considering resale (Animal kingdom lodge) but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Do it! You’ll never go back

[@angelaworth5906]

We just bought AK resale, super excited! No regrets what so ever!

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Have fun, and welcome home!

[@lizettemuriel5575]

Can you do a tour of the timeshare you bought? I would love to see it!

[@TravellingWithTeens]

We didn’t film the actual room on this trip, but will do it next time! Thanks for watching!!!

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Huh?

[@debraboland7660]

We stayed 2 nights at the Riviera last year, but we did parks both days so didn’t spend enough time at the resort. We did do Toppolinos the last morning before our flight. I’d love to go back to do it the way you did. Thanks for the tour and the memories!

[@TravellingWithTeens]

You’re very welcome! Hope you get back to Riviera soon, and thanks for watching!

[@ericafors6039]

Almost a 1/4 century DVC Member here…. Our favorite resort is the original vacation club, Old Key West (building 46 - 2 BR, top floor). It is the most spacious, water view, quiet, and boat + walking distance to Disney Springs. Our second favorite is Animal Kingdom Lodge / Kidani Village - 2 BR, Savannah view. AKL / KV isn’t near anything (except Kissimmee), but it is spectacular to wake up at night to Savannah animal sounds and zebras! The Skyliner was a great addition to WDW transportation! I love it! I enjoyed your review but have to say I am (actively) disappointed with Disney’s Riviera execution. It looks like a bog standard hotel, not worthy of its namesake or the imagineers’ theming…. It is the most ‘ordinary’ of ALL the vacation club properties…, including Vero, HI, and Hilton Head Island. BTW, HHI is another one of our family favorite DVC properties. We loved HHI so much we moved there… 😂. Thank you, Disney!

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Thank you for all this info! Tony is super keen to try OKW, but really we will look into all of your recommendations. We really like the subtle theming of Riviera, but look forward to staying elsewhere as well. Thanks for watching!

[@lisashearer3421]

In Topolinis you can ask for more more. We asked for more pastries and we asked for fruit alongside our other mains

[@TravellingWithTeens]

We’ve heard that from others since we’ve been back… but can I ask when you did this? Because we’ve also heard they’ve stopped this

[@tagjohnson9940]

@TravellingWithTeens They didn’t stop. All character meals are “all you care to eat.” There isn’t one character meal where you only get what they put in front of you. Think about it.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

That’s interesting. That isn’t what we were told when we sat down, but we will certainly try next time!

[@kristenh.2901]

@@TravellingWithTeens we always ask for more pastries! Last time we were there was in March ‘24.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

That settles it, then! More paint pots for us next year!!!

[@dianelucio5420]

Riveria isn’t our home, but we’ve stayed there before and love the resort.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

We love it too! Looking forward to staying elsewhere too… where is your home resort?

[@dianelucio5420]

@@TravellingWithTeensCopper Creek. It’s our favorite place. We love the lodge feel, sitting outside by Geyser Point and it’s an easy boat ride to MK.

[@TravellingWithTeens]

Lovely! We hope to stay there one day?

[@SamanthaSmith-tv1jl]

Moving to Orlando in October 😊

[@TravellingWithTeens]

You lucky thing! What part?

[@SamanthaSmith-tv1jl]

@@TravellingWithTeens haven't decided yet but we need to get on it got visas through husband job so we can live anywhere in states but obviously Orlando 😅

[@BAKER22-l4u]

And? We should care WHY?

[@wayneswarbrick7717]

Get off the chat knobs!​@@BAKER22-l4u

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Lol..WOW did you WASTE your $$$$...

[@CockMcBallsddd]

People who pay for dumb shit like timeshares have no understanding of wasting money. They have enough to waste. . .they don't care.