Walt Disney World in a Hurricane?! In this one-off vlog special, I bring you along to my short stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort whilst I was in Orlando for a convention. My stay coincided with Hurricane Nicole in Winter 2022. I share what it’s like to be in Disney during a tropical storm, offer some tips, give you a full tour of the Riviera, a room tour of a 1 Bedroom Villa and attend Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with @CheersEars
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In this feature length Christmas special, I travel to Orlando to attend a convention and book myself into a short stay at my Disney Vacation Club (DVC) home resort: Disney’s Riviera Resort. This is the newest Disney Vacation Club resort and is based in the Epcot resort area of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, USA. DVC is Disney’s version of timeshare, in which you can pre-pay and in theory save in the long-run.
I’m staying in a 1 Bedroom Villa, but prior to the room being ready, I give you a full tour of the resort, showing you the entrance, lobby, check-in, bell services, La Boutique merchandise store, Le Petit Cafe, Voyagers Lounge, adult pool, family pool, outdoor games area, Primo Piatto quick service, Bar Riva pool bar and grill, Skyliner station, murals and more! Once the room’s ready, I give you a full tour of the kitchen, living room, master bedroom, balcony and bathroom in a 1 and 2 Bedroom villa.
In preparing to be staying in Disney during a storm, I have some groceries, packages and my Owner’s Locker delivered to the resort. I show you how to order packages to a Disney Resort and my tips for doing so. I then get to have Brooke at the DVC booth, show me around some of the other villa options at the Riviera. This should help you see which villa is right for your family and how many points you’d need to stay.
In the evening I dine at Topolino’s Terrace, the signature restaurant in the evening and character breakfast in the morning. I enjoy a lovely meal and walk you though the dining experience, and share whether I think it’s worth the price tag. That night is when Hurricane Nicole comes through, where I show you a couple of clips at about 5am to give you an idea of the wind speed and rainfall in a category 1 hurricane.
The next morning, I pop down to the quick service to get myself an iced coffee, before cooking up an avocado, bacon and poached egg on toast breakfast in the room. I then spend a chilled morning whilst the Disney theme parks are preparing for a delayed opening. It’s only at 1pm that Epcot opens, in which I head over there via an Uber to meet up with my friends Tracey, Keith, Luke and Daisy from the Cheers Ears youtube channel. We spend our time in Epcot riding Living with the Land, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and eating around Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival 2022.
From Epcot, we take the Disney Transport bus from Disney’s Beach Club over to Magic Kingdom and to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We ride the Tomorrowland Speedway, Space Mountain (with a festive overlay) and Big Thunder Mountain. Throughout the party, we enjoy some festive decorations, tasty treats, fun Christmas music, the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks display. There’s also a fun Disney Trivia moment in the Emporium and lots of fun moments with the Cheers Ears gang.
NOTES: I’m Adam Hattan, a UK based vlogger who focuses on bringing you fun and informative vlogs, the whole family can enjoy (parental guidance is always recommended for all videos). I film on a canon G7X Mark III (3) compact camera.
No content in this video represents the views, opinions or operation practices of the Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. This content is not endorsed by, approved by or representative of The Walt Disney Company or any of its affiliates. All content represents only that of Adam Hattan.
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I absolutely love the long vlogs. I could watch you all day long!! Can't wait till the next one!!!
Loving these vlogs. Makes me want to go back again soon.
Just wondering if Tokyo Disney happens to be on the radar?
Well what a handsome family, particularly the Dad (shhh don’t tell my husband). You all look like you should be modelling in a catalogue. Loved the vlog as always x
Love love love this long vlog!!
Great way to start this sunny cold day in The Netherlands, and counting down te days till next month when we're back in Orlando!
We came so close to getting DVC a couple of years ago – I don't think we'll ever be able to afford it now. 😔Our home resort would have been Riviera, so it was great to 'stay' there with you this trip – thank you so much for this video 🥰
My parents finally watched Adam Hattan they say his vid got shorter and it’s just him walking around
Loveeeee a long vlog 😍 Also the clips of you sitting out on the balcony in the rain…. Dreamy 😍 Cannot wait to be back at Disney next year
Brilliant vlog, thanks! Away to check out Cheers Ears 🙂
Riveria looks amazing xx
I like the videos before i even watch them!! I look forward to your videos every week! x
Another amazing vlog, completely different to what we are used to when we see your vlogs 🙂
We now have that doorbell at home from the 3 bed villa 😊
The threat of the skyliner being down was one of the main reasons we bought DVC at The Boardwalk. We love being able to walk to Epcot and HS.
Such a magical blog absolutely loved the fireworks at the end🤩
Fabulous vlog Adam and the wonderful CE bunch making an appearance 😍 xx
Loved this xx 😘
Sorrryyyyy 😂
Oh darn it you were there same time as me .. took your Disney guide with me in a hope I'd see you… never mind there is always next year xx
Great vlog as always Adam ❤
your bathroom dance and sing cracked me up ! You are SOOOO damn cute and handsome.
I live in Orlando. My daughter won’t be able to return to her elementary school this year due to the hurricane. They are holding class at a high school.
Loved it! Missed the travel day but loved the vlog overall! Loads of love!!!
This will def be added to my list of favorite vlogs of yours! Loved this one so much!
My husband and I were there at the same time…. We took the skyline and had to get off when the hurricane was close and the lightening/wind was to intense.
Awesome vlog !!! What a shame to be there alone … would be lovely to share it with a special someone… !
Love the video! Just a little commentary: Sebatian's Bistro actually doesn't serve any seafood other than fried coconut shrimp (add-on). Since covid , it's a family style buffet that serves a salad with dinner rolls. Then the main course is Mojo pork, sliced beef and roasted chicken. The sides are a Veggie curry, cilantro rice & beans and broccolini.
I can’t think of a better place to be during a storm, treating yourself with a wonderful meal and luxurious accommodations. Living your best life Adam!
Cheers Ears Seems like a wonderful family that would be fun to hang with…going to check out their vlog. As always Adam, your videos get me so excited about my next trip to Disney – heading to Disneyland in early January for first time seeing it decorated up and DisneyWorld in our plans next Fall. All the best ❤
This is where I want to stay when we go to WDW. It’s so beautiful!
A really wonderful video. Ty for sharing your adventure 😊 I live 5 miles down the street from wdw so spent the night with my best friend and celebrated for the very first time a hurricane on my birthday. So crazy! That is the nicest family you got to hang out with. I missed Gary and little mickey but you guys were fun to watch. Merry Christmas Adam 🥰🎄🎁
Fab place you are staying …but yes gosh the price if not DVC ! Love your vlogs , you cheer me up !❤
I love u !!!
You're a braver man than I going out in that weather! Happy Holidays Adam