How long do you have to wait for Disney Skyliner?


How long do you have to wait for Disney Skyliner? Often Skyliner will start running 30-60 minutes prior to park opening. Ask at your hotel what time it will start running. Don't forget to allow time to board Skyliner during rush hour, wait times can be 15-20 minutes during this period. Yes, another reason to get an early start on your day at Walt Disney World!


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.


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.


Does Skyliner run for after hours events?

One thing you do not need to worry about when visiting a Walt Disney World theme park is how you plan to get back to your Disney Resorts hotel when you leave. Transportation will run for up to an hour after park closing, including on special event nights.


What time does Disney Skyliner open and close?

The themed gondolas are fun to see gliding across the sky and riding in one adds an extra bit of pixie dust to your day. The operating hours for Disney Skyliner vary based on theme park hours, but they typically start running around 8:00 AM and go until 10:00 PM.


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 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!


Can you walk from EPCOT Skyliner to monorail?

Unfortunately, there's no way to walk between these two stations without walking through EPCOT.


Can you walk from the Riviera to EPCOT?

While you won't be able to walk from Disney's Riviera Resort to any of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, you will have access to convenient complimentary transportation options during your stay.


What time does Skyliner start to EPCOT?

In general, you can expect the Skyliner to begin running about an hour before EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios open, and to stop running about an hour after those parks close, but there is significant variability in this.


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.


What hotels does the Skyliner go to?

This grand, state-of-the-art gondola system conveniently connects Disney's Hollywood Studios and International Gateway at EPCOT to the following Disney Resort hotels:
  • Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
  • Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.
  • Disney's Pop Century Resort.
  • Disney's Riviera Resort.


Can I park at Hollywood Studios and take Skyliner to Epcot?

The short answer is yes, you can absolutely ride the Disney Skyliner from Disney's Hollywood Studios to EPCOT in the morning provided you plan to board no earlier than one hour before guests are allowed into EPCOT.


Is Disney early entry worth it?

Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a good way for on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels to get a head-start, accomplishing a few attractions with low waits.


What time are fireworks at EPCOT?

The EPCOT fireworks showtime is usually 9:00pm, every night. Epcot Forever is a temporary show, they run it while they are doing lagoon work so it's short and to the point.