The Stellar Views of Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Grand Villa

Located next to EPCOT and Disney’s Caribbean Beach is Walt Disney World’s newest DVC resort, the Riviera.

Themed after the French and Italian Riviera, this resort opened in late 2019 offering modern elegance, fine dining, classic art with a Disney twist, and spectacular views. In fact, the latter just happens to be the focus of this post today.

Our Grand Villa at Disney’s Riviera Resort

Our park reporter Chrissy recently stayed in a Grand Villa at the Riviera; and let’s just say, we may never look at a resort villa the same way again.

Disney’s Riviera is home to 300 guest rooms, including Deluxe Studios and Tower Studios, as well as one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom Grand Villas.

Chrissy checked into Room 8990 which was an immaculate 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 balcony Grand Villa and possibly the most beautiful room we’ve seen on Disney property.

While a full room review is on the way; for today, we’re highlighting this villa’s gorgeous vistas!

Positioned on the shores of Barefoot Bay, the Riviera offers views of the water, its own pool area, Disney’s Caribbean Beach resort, and the Skyliner; and while most of these sights were visible from this villa, there’s more.

One of the villa’s three balconies actually offered a view of the resort’s Movies Under the Stars!

Still, that’s not all. At night, the views get even better as the Riviera also features views of EPCOT’s Harmonious fireworks!

Even though Room 8990 offers views of all these sights, the positioning of the villa also allows views of Harmonious while laying in bed.

Basically, if the bedroom’s balcony is just too far away from the comfort of the covers, you’ll have the same view.

The other two bedrooms also offer spectacular views, whether or not you’re taking advantage of their balconies.

But honestly, a stunning view is only a head turn away through this entire space.

Pro Tip: Grab a meal to go at Primo Piatto, or a coffee and sweet treat or two at Le Petit Cafe, and create your fireworks viewing party on one of your three balconies.

Using the TouringPlans Room Request Tool

Now, if you’re looking to stay in a Grand Villa for a splurge or family reunion, you can request this exact room, and its prime location, using our TouringPlans Room Request Tool which is available to our TouringPlans subscribers!

While we can’t guarantee you’ll get the exact room you’ve requested, we have been successful with more than 50,000 subscriber requests through the years. To find out how to use the TouringPlans Room Request Tool, click here.

However, if you do secure Room 8990 through our request tool, you and yours may have trouble leaving the villa for the parks. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

What do you think of this Grand Villa’s views? Have you ever used our Room Request Tool? Let us know in the comments!