Hop aboard the Disney Skyliner
You’ve heard of buses, ferryboats and the monorail, but have you heard of Disney Skyliner?
The Disney Skyliner transportation system debuted in fall 2019,
featuring whimsical character- and attraction-themed gondolas
that transport guests to select areas of Walt Disney World Resort via sky cable.
“The Most Magical Flight on Earth” connects 4 resort hotels to EPCOT
and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Each of the 5 Skyliner stations is themed to its home resort or park.
You’ll find a colorful, floating dock at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which
is shared with Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
The Skyliner station at Disney’s Riviera Resort has a European feel, complete with
beautiful mosaics.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort serves as the central hub for the Skyliner, boasting
an open-air market feel with unique touches such as Bahama shutters.
As they enter the Skyliner station, the gondolas don’t stop,
but instead keep moving as they enter and exit the station
(similar to the Haunted Mansion ride).
No matter where you board, there is enough room for strollers to roll on without having
to fold them up.
For guests with wheelchairs or other assistive devices, there is a separate queue at each
station for anyone needing extra time while getting on a gondola.
In that separate queue, gondolas come to a complete stop to provide you with ample time
to board.
There are over 300 gondolas in the Disney Skyliner fleet!
Keep an eye out for the Fab Five, Toy Story pals, Stitch and
even hitchhiking ghosts on these ~toadally~ fun gondolas!
Each gondola features audio unique to the route it’s taking and its destination.
The gondolas are not air-conditioned,
but they feature reflective panels to avoid direct sunlight and cross-ventilation windows
that allow for airflow.
Each gondola has wooden bench-style seating that fits a maximum of 10 people
(or 6 guests if you're riding a wheelchair-accessible gondola).
Skyliner hours can vary by season and route.
They will temporarily close for inclement weather or high winds.
Much like other magical modes of Disney transportation, anyone can ride the Skyliner!
You do not have to be a Disney Resort hotel guest to take advantage of this unique option.
That said, if you have a fear of heights or enclosed spaces,
we wouldn't recommend the Skyliner as a travel option.
Likewise, frogs with severe motion sickness may want to sit this one out —
but if you find yourself feeling a little green, each gondola comes equipped with an
emergency kit.
Riding Skyliner at night provides a completely different experience,
especially crossing International Gateway and the stunning nighttime lights of EPCOT.
Do you see Gusteau’s restaurant sign lit up in the new France pavilion expansion?
Magnifique!
Thanks for riding with us!
What is your favorite part of Disney Skyliner?
Let us know in the comments below!