Our favorite coffee across all of Disney World is hands down the Almond Cold Brew at Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort. This coffee is so good that we often head to Disney World just for this coffee. Yes, it’s so good that it turns Magic Kingdom into an afterthought.
We find this particular coffee to be just the right mixture of coffee-ness, creaminess, sweetness, and flavor. The crème de la crème of this drink is literally the crème, or in this case, their own honey-almond whipped cream. It’s so good. We can’t resist dipping our straw in and scooping out a dollop to taste before mixing the cream into the coffee until it’s the perfect medium-blonde. The whipped cream is also served with a cinnamon cold brew. Both drinks sell for $4.99 at the time of writing.
Now, we could keep telling you about how great this coffee is, but this isn’t a review, it’s a beginner’s guide to navigating your way through Disney transportation to get to this delicious drink. Even if you’re new to Disney World and not familiar with the ins and outs of Disney transportation, we’ve got you covered. We’ll get you there, even if you’re not a guest at a resort and don’t have park tickets. Read on!
So, how do you get there? Well, here are the ways from all of the possible starting points.
► If you’re staying at the Riviera Resort, just walk to the lobby. Duh! Obvies! It’s located in the main lobby on the side opposite the check-in desk, and next to the La Boutique merch store.
► If you’re at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, or one of the Epcot resorts, walk to the nearest Skyliner station and take the Skyliner to the Riviera station. At Epcot, head to the International Gateway located between the France and UK pavilions of the World Showcase. There’s a station just outside the exit on the right. This is the same Skyliner station shared by the Yacht & Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. If you’re at Hollywood Studios, the station is located between the gate and the bus area. If you’re new to this park, don’t sweat it, it will be easy to spot once you’re there. In the case of severe weather, the Skyliner may be down, and cast members will direct you to buses to the Riviera Resort.
► Guests at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort have their own Skyliner station, but it might be quicker and easier for guests to walk to the Riviera Resort on the north side of the lake or take the internal bus to get you closer and walk from there.
► If you’re at Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom, it’s super simple. Just head to the bus transportation area and take the bus to the Riviera Resort. At Magic Kingdom, exit the park gate and head to the left (opposite direction from the monorail) to get to the buses. At Animal Kingdom, exit and head right. At both parks, there will be a large sign at the bus area telling you which specific numbered stop to use. In general, each resort has its own stop so you have to make sure you’re at the right one. Luckily, the Riviera Resort is a deluxe resort so its stop is usually one of the closest to the gates. When your bus arrives at the Riviera Resort, follow the signs to the main lobby entrance and Le Petit Café will be on your left.
► If you’re in Orlando but not at a Disney park or resort, you just have to make your way to Disney Springs, which is free for anyone to enter. You can drive there and park at one of the garages or take a rideshare or taxi. Once at Disney Springs, head to the bus pick-up area on the south side and hop on the bus to the Riviera Resort. You don’t need to be a guest of the resort or have a park ticket to avail yourself of this bus service. After you’ve enjoyed your almond cold brew, you can take the bus back to Disney Springs.
So, that’s it. Now you know how to get the best coffee at Disney World from anywhere on property or off!
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