Welcome to planDisney, Stacy! It's so exciting that you've got a stay at
Disney's Riviera Resort coming up. It's the newest
Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World Resort and the chic Mediterranean style has already become a favorite among guests. There's a lot to love about this Resort Hotel but I have to let you know about the incredible food that will be just steps from your room.
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera is a special dining experience for both breakfast and dinner, and
Primo Piatto is one of the best Quick-Service restaurants at all of the Theme Parks and Resort Hotels, so make sure to check it out while you're there!
Stacy, you do not need a Park Hopper ticket in order to take the
complimentary transportation from
Magic Kingdom Park back to your Resort Hotel. You'll catch the bus at the bus loop just outside the main gates of the Theme Park and enjoy a direct ride back. The bus is currently the only way to get from Disney's Riviera Resort to Magic Kingdom Park and back again, and it should only take you about 10-15 minutes to get there.
While the bus is currently the only way to get to Magic Kingdom Park, one of the reasons I love Disney's Riviera Resort is because it's connected to my favorite form of transportation: the
Disney Skyliner. You'll be able to use it to get to
EPCOT and
Disney's Hollywood Studios, and it really does feel like gliding through the air just like Mary Poppins!
Have a magical day, Stacy!
Jessica