Welcome Home, Joseph - and welcome to planDisney! I'm so glad to hear that you have a trip to
Walt Disney World Resort on the horizon for 2027, and I'll be happy to share some pro planning tips so that you have all of your (Donald) ducks in a row for the occasion. Let's get down to business!
Disney's Riviera Resort is such a great spot, combining European-inspired luxury with special Disney touches around every corner. This
Disney Vacation Club resort is also home to one of our favorite Walt Disney World restaurants,
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera. By day, it's home to a fun Character breakfast with Mickey and pals, and by night you can enjoy a memorable Signature Dining experience!
Dining reservations open for booking 60 days before your check-in date at 6:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time), so mark your calendar now for that date. Be sure that your
My Disney Experience app is updated, and that your DVC reservation is linked in the app so your reservation window is correct.
The second date you need to take note of is 7 days before your arrival, when you can book
Lightning Lane passes for your vacation. Starting at 7:00 AM that day, you can purchase Lightning Lane
Premier Pass,
Multi Pass, and
Single Pass for popular attractions in the theme parks so you can enjoy shorter waits. These do book up quickly, so I recommend having a plan to prioritize your must-dos when your booking window opens!
Joseph, I hope this information is helpful for your planning purposes. Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney, and please come see us again anytime if we can help with any other questions to add a little extra pixie dust to your next trip "Home".
Stay Magical,
Susan