Hi Melissa!
Welcome back to planDisney!
Disney’s Riviera Resort is the newest edition to the
Disney Vacation Club family of resorts. You’ll find elegantly appointed rooms with a touch of Disney magic throughout. We also have four children and the
2 Bedroom Villas definitely make vacationing easier with space for everyone to spread out, and a full kitchen to keep everyone fed and happy.
We try to pack light and do laundry several times during our stay. It’s easy with the washer and dryer right in the room for 1 Bedroom and larger villas. The washers and dryers in the villas at Disney’s Riviera Resort are being supplied with a small container of liquid detergent, which is different since villas at other resorts have always been given powdered detergent. You are welcome to use the detergent provided, and you can now receive additional bottles of complimentary detergent by calling Mousekeeping. While there was a fee in the past, the fee for extra detergent, towels, and coffee service was removed last year.
I usually pack my own detergent as I like having the pods that include both detergent and fabric softener. Both liquid and powdered pods are simply thrown in with the clothing and can be used in the villas if you choose not to use the liquid type provided. Since we fly, I usually pack the pods in a hard-sided rubber container in my checked luggage so they don’t burst during travel, and so I don’t have to worry about the liquids in my carry-on. I hope this helps with your planning, Melissa! Let me know if you have any additional questions before your visit, we love talking about Disney and are here to help!
- Kate