Hi Amy, welcome to planDisney!
Celebrations collide as you'll be celebrating America's birthday along with
Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary this summer. Patriotism takes center stage at
The American Adventure in the America pavilion of EPCOT's World Showcase as well as the
Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom park.
Congratulations on securing a coveted reservation at
Topolino's Terrace at Disney's Riviera Resort. This restaurant's character dining breakfast and signature dinner experience come with stunning views and delicious food options. Kindly note a dress code applies to dinner reservations. When heading to Riviera Resort from the airport, be prepared to scan your MagicBand or show confirmation of your dining reservation at the resort's entrance. You should have no trouble leaving your luggage with bell services at
Disney's Riviera Resort while you enjoy your dining experience. I recently left my luggage with Bell Services at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, which allowed me to enjoy lunch at Kona Cafe before checking in at nearby Shades of Green.
Cast Members are the heart of The World's Most Magical Celebration and will do everything in their power to make your visit magical.
Before or after your meal, I encourage you to explore the grounds of this stunning resort. Follow the path to Disney's Skyliner station and you will cross under two stunning mosaic arches. More than one million hand-cut tiles were laid by hand for the Rapunzel mural, which dazzles as a magical work of heART.
Complimentary transportation options from Disney's Riviera Resort to
Disney's Wilderness Lodge (bus to Magic Kingdom and boat to Wilderness Lodge) are not conducive to luggage, so I recommend a rideshare service for transportation to your final destination. Disney recently hinted that
Disney's Minnie Van service, which works with the Lyft app, will return this summer, so that may be an option for your travel dates, as well.
I hope you have a star-spangled vacation at Walt Disney World Resort this summer, Amy. Please return to planDisney if we can answer any other trip-planning questions.
Choose magic,
Jennifer