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News Disney Riviera Resort announced
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ToTBellHop
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Everyone raves about the Four Seasons. This looks like it but it costs more for lesser service and you get the Skyliner. What’s not to love?
No, no, the exterior is fine. You instantly know you're at a Disney Resort© when you arrive, because it's MAGICAL!!!
CJR
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Is it me or am I not seeing a hot tub? That's a deal breaker for us. Otherwise, it all looks pretty nice. Here's hoping Reflections will have at least one or two.
[EDIT] Saw one in a picture on Google, so it looks like there is at least one. Not sure why Disney doesn't mention them with the other pool amenities.
[EDIT] Saw one in a picture on Google, so it looks like there is at least one. Not sure why Disney doesn't mention them with the other pool amenities.
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ToTBellHop
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Authentically Disney, Distinctly Marriott
ToTBellHop
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All I need to know is: was Bob there? Did he deem it applause-worthy.
So which place got the leftovers to make their lights? The Riviera or the Enchanted Rose?
Yeah, I see the hand of the designer who did the GF updates, too.
In these and other pictures posted, an over reliance on all the shades of blue paired with gold.
Below isn't very pleasant. The close zigzag pattern 'swims'. The chocolate brown trim would have been a good choice if so many bad pairings of colors weren't also chosen to try to go with it. The dark brown wood next to light red wood is awful. There's the dark bluish teal and a pop of clashing colors inexplicable in the seat padding.
And this below.... is hideous.
Little Green Men
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Disney Analyst
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I love that below photo. Wow.
carolina_yankee
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While a buy-in is pricey, you can rent points for one-time stays from a broker or the rental forums on a couple of popular sites for less than a deluxe stay. Just google “DVC Points Rental.” It’s still one of Disney’s pricier resorts but there are ways.
rkleinlein
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Spot on. Little to no Riviera theming. So bland and boring. It doesn't look like they even tried.
And the names "La Boutique" and "Le Petit Café." Really?
Has anyone on this design team ever been to the Riviera? Or how about the France pavilion in Epcot?
DisneyJayL
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- In the Parks
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I have a friend that has points we could probably buy from. Still, it’s very pricey. I just don’t see the benefits of DVC, but that’s just me.
ToTBellHop
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They tried french toast and french fries for inspiration. Unfortunately both were from Burger King, thus the blandness.
Creathir
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Where DVC makes sense is if you go or intend to go on at least an annual basis, and do not wish to play the “save for the trip” game.
It can be costly, but if you do indeed go annually, in the long run it can work out to be cheaper. You also can defer the cost somewhat by renting out your points and actually make money beyond the maintenance fees for a few years.
Math wise, it’s probably not the “smart” move, but neither is buying a new car, yet many of us like having that new car.
Makes me think of a communal shower.
Franklin47disneyguy
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ABQ
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Watched this last night and have to say, it's a pretty nice room. My 1 bedroom villa experiences are limited to Boardwalk and Boulder Ridge and this room is much nicer in terms of amenities. Tough to compare though, it being brand new and all.