[2] The Riviera resort is also one of two hotels announced during the 2017 D23 Expo,[6] the other being Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.

[7] It is the first entirely new Disney Vacation Club Resort built since Aulani.

Being a part of the Disney Vacation Club, The Riviera Resort offers guests multiple room styles ranging from Tower or Deluxe studios to one-, two-, or three-bedroom villas.

Within the resort, guests have four options for food and beverage: In addition to four restaurants, the "La Boutique" gift shop in the lobby offers a small selection of grocery options like frozen, canned, and pre-made meals, due to the fact the resort largely offers suites with kitchens and caters to Disney Vacation Club members.

As with other Disney resorts, The Riviera uses Magic Bands for room key access.