Hey there, hi there, Amy! You're as welcome as can be here at planDisney! I'm so happy that you've stopped by with such a great planning question.
Eeeek! In just days, you'll be arriving at
Disney's Riviera Resort, ready to begin your next magical adventure at The Most Magical Place on Earth. How exciting! From the moment you arrive at this elegant and enchanting
Disney Vacation Club Resort, you will instantly be transported to the European Riviera, and with its oh-so-convenient location right on the Disney Skyliner, it really is the perfect home away from home right in the middle of the magic. One of the greatest perks of staying at the Riviera (or any Disney Deluxe Resort) is the
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, and I'm thrilled to help you plan extra magic time!
Unfortunately,
Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane entrances are unavailable during Extended Evening Theme Park Hours, but Hakuna Matata. It means "no worries!" As a Guest of a Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, you
will have an extra opportunity to join the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind during your EPCOT Extended Evening Hours. Request to
join the virtual queue on your My Disney Experience app right at 6:00 p.m. and get ready to save the galaxy!
Amy, you could not have picked a better time to visit Walt Disney World Resort while staying so close to EPCOT. The
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is my absolute favorite EPCOT festival, and it begins right before you arrive! There is SO much to do, see and taste at this festival. You will find endless incredible entertainment, artwork around every turn, and colorful cuisine throughout the park. Whether you're feeling salty or sweet, your eyes and tummy will be equally delighted by these culinary works of art. Since I am Team Salty Snack forever, I must recommend the Deconstructed BLT at The Deconstructed Dish. YUM! Enjoy, my friend!
I hope this was helpful, Amy, and I hope you have the most magical and memorable upcoming adventure! Please feel free to stop by any time with any questions you may have. You've got a friend in me!
See ya real soon,
Mandy