Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs Disney's Riviera Resort

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Disney's Riviera Resort

Enchantment awaits you at a Resort hotel that’s inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney. Here, you can delight in exhilarating activities, delectable dining and stylish accommodations—from cozy Tower Studios to spacious villas with up to 3 bedrooms.

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney's Riviera Resort

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Riviera Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
• Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
• Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
• Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

Disney's Riviera Resort

• Disney Skyliner hub with direct access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Elegant European Riviera theming unlike any other Disney resort
• Topolino's Terrace character dining breakfast at the rooftop restaurant
• One of the newest Disney-owned resorts with modern room quality
• Skyliner connection to multiple resorts makes for easy park hopping

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
• Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
• Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
• Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
• Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

Disney's Riviera Resort

• DVC resale restrictions limit booking flexibility for non-DVC members
• Primarily a DVC property with limited cash room inventory
• No dedicated table service for non-character-dining other than rooftop
• Bus-only to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks
• Theming may feel generic compared to more strongly themed resorts

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Banana Cabana

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Centertown Market

  Quick Service

  Latin, American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Centertown Market Grab & Go

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Sebastian's Bistro

  Table Service

  Latin

  dinner

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• Spyglass Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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Disney's Riviera Resort

• Primo Piatto

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner · snack

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• Topolino's Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera

  Table Service

  French, Italian

  breakfast · dinner

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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Disney's Riviera Resort

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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  Should YOU Stay at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort?

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Disney's Riviera Resort

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