Hi Robert,
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! I'm thrilled you're going to be able to experience breakfast at the newest Disney Vacation Club resort,
Disney's Riviera Resort. My fellow Moms Panelists tell me the breakfast and character interaction at
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera is out of this world. I hope you have the same delightful experience my friends did!
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels have limited parking and it is typically restricted to guests of each particular resort. An exception is made for guests who are dining at a resort's restaurants but not necessarily staying at the resort. The security guard will typically grant a 3-hour parking pass for dining purposes. I don't think 3 hours would be long enough for you to enjoy your meal and a visit to Epcot.
It also sounds like you'd like to try the new
Disney Skyliner. I have had the chance to experience the Disney Skyliner and I highly recommend it. You might want to use the Disney Skyliner as a nice midday break. You could ride from Epcot to Hollywood Studios and return. Since you are seated for the Disney Skyliner it would be a nice break!
If you truly want to use the Disney Skyliner in the morning, you might consider driving to Epcot before your planned breakfast at Disney's Riviera Resort. You could then take a bus to
Disney's Pop Century Resort,
Disney's Art of Animation Resort, or
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort then take the Disney Skyliner to Disney's Riviera Resort. After breakfast you could take the Skyliner to Epcot and your car would be waiting there when you're done for the day.
Robert, thank you for visiting us with your question. I hope you'll let us know if we can help you with any other planning questions!
Wishing you a magical vacation,
Amy H.