How early to line up for Skyliner?


How early to line up for Skyliner? If you plan to go to Hollywood Studios or Epcot for Rope Drop, we recommend getting in line for the Skyliner 90 minutes before the park opens.


Does Skyliner run in the rain?

Does the Skyliner close if it rains? During storms or high winds, or if lightning has been detected nearby, the Disney Skyliner does close. When that happens, bus transportation will be provided.


How long is the Skyliner ride from Riviera to Epcot?

According to Disney it will take about 9 minutes to go from Epcot to the Riviera Resort. Estimated Disney Skyliner Ride Times are: Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort to Disney's Pop Century Resort or Disney's Art of Animation Resort: less than 6 minutes.


How early does the Skyliner start?

Typically, the Disney Skyliner starts operating 45 to 60 minutes before Epcot or Disney's Hollywood Studios opens on that particular day. Remember that park hours can vary day to day or during different seasons, so the Disney Skyliner start times may vary.


Does Disney Skyliner cost extra?

A: Yes, the Disney Skyliner is free! Just like the busses and monorail at Disney World, the Disney World Skyliner is free and available for all guests to use. So, don't worry about a Disney Skyliner cost the next time you're wanting to fly in the sky!


Can you eat on Disney Skyliner?

Everywhere You Can Dine on the Skyliner. Just like with the buses, boats, and monorail, anyone visiting Walt Disney World can use the Disney Skyliner. And, you don't have to be staying at one of the Skyliner resorts to ride it, either.


Is Skyliner faster than Narita Express?

The Keisei Skyliner is quicker and sometimes cheaper. But does not serve central Tokyo stations such Shinjuku. It's a private railway, so a JR pass is not valid. The Narita Express is slower and less frequent.


Do you need reservations for Disney Skyliner?

Guests are not required to have theme park reservations or advanced dining reservations if they would like to ride the Disney Skyliner! This means you can simply board an aerial gondola and get a treetop tour if you'd like!


Can you take food and drinks on the Skyliner?

Thanks for asking your question to planDisney! As you soar to your magical adventures on the Disney Skyliner, you are welcome to take your jet fuel (i.e. coffee!) along for the ride! There is a restriction on bringing alcoholic beverages on the Disney Skyliner, but your boost of morning Java will be just fine!


Can you get on the Skyliner without entering EPCOT?

Thanks for asking your question to planDisney! Because the EPCOT station of the Disney Skyliner is located outside of the park's turnstiles, you absolutely can ride the Skyliner to Disney's Hollywood Studios without having to enter EPCOT, or having a theme park reservation there.


Is Skyliner open for early entry?

Bus service from your Disney Resort hotel should begin operation about 45 minutes prior to the early entry period. If you'll be staying at a Resort hotel on the Disney Skyliner, you'll be able to hop on a gondola to head to your destination one hour before the early entry window opens!


How do I know if my Skyliner is open?

Hours of Operation
  1. Disney Skyliner will be available each day one hour before Early Theme Park Entry begins at EPCOT or Disney's Hollywood Studios.
  2. Disney Skyliner will close each day 90 minutes after EPCOT or Disney's Hollywood Studios closes.


Are lines for Disney Skyliner long?

Are there long lines to board Skyliner? During the morning and evening rush lines can be as long as 15 to 20 minutes at the Caribbean Beach station. Transportation at Walt Disney World whether you're waiting for a bus, monorail, boat or gondola, will usually be about 20 minutes when the parks are opening and closing.


How long is Skyliner from Hollywood Studios to Epcot?

Riviera Resort to Epcot: 9 minutes.


How many people per hour on Disney Skyliner?

The estimated capacity of the whole system is 4,500 guests per hour. The Disney Skyliner fleet has 300 cabins, more than half of which will be on the Epcot/Riviera Resort line.


Can you ride the Skyliner without a reservation?

Sure can! While these aerial gondolas can be an easy way to get to and from Epcot, Hollywood Studios and the Disney Skyliner resorts, you don't need to be a hotel guest or even be going to the theme parks to give this transportation offering a try.


How to get on Skyliner for free?

There are no tickets required for the Disney Gondolas either, just walk up to the station, get in line and get in. In fact, riding the Skyliner is one of our favorite Free Things to Do in Walt Disney World!


How long are Skyliner waits?

Are there long lines to board Skyliner? During the morning and evening rush lines can be as long as 15 to 20 minutes at the Caribbean Beach station. Transportation at Walt Disney World whether you're waiting for a bus, monorail, boat or gondola, will usually be about 20 minutes when the parks are opening and closing.