Something I had been interested in is what area of pools there are per hypothetical max occupancy of the individual DVC resorts (counting the guests of the Hotel Side if one exists). There had been some statements that Riviera was smaller in the pool areas than other resorts.
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My hotel room numbers might be off as it was difficult to find and lock down that number. The Approx. Hotel Guests is based on 4 people per each room (so the deluxe and suites are under counted, though 4 per room seemed reasonable). Also for the DVC guest count I used the stated max occupancy for each room to find that. As you can see Riviera is pretty much in line with everywhere else and the two outliers are PVB with significantly undersized pools (though that has been known) and VGF with significantly larger pools (though that also has been known). But all in all Riviera seems pretty in line with the pools so I suspect there isn't much to worry about in regard to the physical size of the water area (however, the deck space is a different question).
Just thought Riviera owners might be interested in where their resort falls. If there are any additional comments or I made an error let me know and I can correct the above chart.
Edit: I left out BCV just because YC/BC is such a different animal with SAB in that it really is in its own league and determining the area of SAB would be a nightmare.
Something I had been interested in is what area of pools there are per hypothetical max occupancy of the individual DVC resorts (counting the guests of the Hotel Side if one exists). There had been some statements that Riviera was smaller in the pool areas than other resorts.
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My hotel room numbers might be off as it was difficult to find and lock down that number. The Approx. Hotel Guests is based on 4 people per each room (so the deluxe and suites are under counted, though 4 per room seemed reasonable). Also for the DVC guest count I used the stated max occupancy for each room to find that. As you can see Riviera is pretty much in line with everywhere else and the two outliers are PVB with significantly undersized pools (though that has been known) and VGF with significantly larger pools (though that also has been known). But all in all Riviera seems pretty in line with the pools so I suspect there isn't much to worry about in regard to the physical size of the water area (however, the deck space is a different question).
Just thought Riviera owners might be interested in where their resort falls. If there are any additional comments or I made an error let me know and I can correct the above chart.
Edit: I left out BCV just because YC/BC is such a different animal with SAB in that it really is in its own league and determining the area of SAB would be a nightmare.
I think the lack of theming/surroundings makes riviera pool look small.
Yeah in person it felt small though the numbers in the Multi-Site POS had it similar to other resorts, so I did this exercise. I think it felt small in person, for me, since the resort is rather tall and looming over the pool with little space between the pool and resort (which in practice I did enjoy when walking around, the pool bar and QS all a hop a way is nice and enjoy it, similar to what I enjoy about CCV's main pool). I'm wanting to add on eventually when I have the cash to do so before it sells out (or through resale depending how stuff unfolds).I have to say I was surprised to see RIV's pool is on par in regards to size with the other resorts. It has always looked small to me, but I think that is because of the odd peninsula that splits the pool in half. Its almost like there are two small pools connected by a narrow channel. I'm not sure why they designed it that way, but I'm sure they had some sort of reason.
I have to say I was surprised to see RIV's pool is on par in regards to size with the other resorts. It has always looked small to me, but I think that is because of the odd peninsula that splits the pool in half. Its almost like there are two small pools connected by a narrow channel. I'm not sure why they designed it that way, but I'm sure they had some sort of reason.
They split it so there is the zero entry side. Without that peninsula there would be a drop off for the entry or it would extend further due to the slope
They split it so there is the zero entry side. Without that peninsula there would be a drop off for the entry or it would extend further due to the slope
The price already went up!When do the prices go up?
I think it’s still $188 and going up to $195 on January 29th.It is more than $188?
Ok that is what I thought. I’m going next week to see in person and then deciding on adding on.I think it’s still $188 and going up to $195 on January 29th.
I'm pretty sure it does run the entire length that way it's not too steep but I will have to test it out for myself in a few monthsThat makes sense didn’t think of that. Do you happen to know if the grading for the zero entry actually runs the entire length of the peninsula?
I also think it would be easier from the perspective of the life guards to over see the pool as the lifeguard on the peninsula is within reach of most of the pool and would not have to cover much water to make a rescue.
Oh I know ur happy !Okay, I know that people in this thread will understand my excitement! I was just able to change my one night at RIV in March to three nights!
I had to change to a 1 bedroom PV, and it cost a lot of points, but I am over the moon excited, I am even staying my first night at AKV..unless a waitlist or stalking gets me my first night at on of the MK resorts...but I don’t get until 9 pm, so I can deal,
Woohoo!!!!
Congrats! I put a waitlist in for two nights in May for a tower to help with us flying in before a cruise and flying out the day after we disembark. Fingers crossed for us bothOkay, I know that people in this thread will understand my excitement! I was just able to change my one night at RIV in March to three nights!
I had to change to a 1 bedroom PV, and it cost a lot of points, but I am over the moon excited, I am even staying my first night at AKV..unless a waitlist or stalking gets me my first night at on of the MK resorts...but I don’t get until 9 pm, so I can deal,
Woohoo!!!!