How long is the Skyliner ride to Epcot?


How long is the Skyliner ride to Epcot? This first leg of your journey will take approximately 15 minutes. At this point, you'll get off and transfer; the time it takes to do this is usually minimal, but at busier times, such as at park opening and closing, you might have to wait 5-10 minutes.


Can you take Skyliner to EPCOT then monorail?

Unfortunately no, you cannot take the Disney Skyliner directly to the monorail that would then transport you to the Magic Kingdom Park and surrounding resorts. Before Disney started the theme park reservation system, you could have done something close to what you suggest, assuming you had a park hopper ticket.


Where does Skyliner drop off at EPCOT?

When you take the Disney Skyliner to EPCOT, you will exit the Disney Skyliner at the EPCOT International Gateway. The EPCOT International Gateway is located in EPCOT'S World Showcase area.


How long does the Skyliner take?

The journey time for a one-way journey along the full route from Caribbean Beach to Epcot is 11 minutes. A journey between Caribbean Beach and Riviera takes three minutes, and the journey between Riviera and Epcot takes six minutes.


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.


Does the Skyliner go straight from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios?

So no, the Disney Skyliner route to get from EPCOT to Disney's Hollywood Studios is not a direct one, but it is still very convenient. Here are the basics; Exit EPCOT via the International Gateway, between the England and France Pavilions.


What is the average wait time 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!


Is Skyliner worth it Disney?

Is a Skyliner Resort Worth it? The easy answer is: YES! Skyliner resorts provide you with easy access to two of Disney parks, not to mention all of the other resorts on the Skyliner route and the resorts in the EPCOT area for you to explore and enjoy an extension of dining options beyond your own resort.


What is better EPCOT or Hollywood Studios?

EPCOT has TRIPLE the attractions of Hollywood Studios that are family-friendly for everyone in the family! And that doesn't even include all of the shows! We've already discussed some of them above in the “adults” section, like American Adventure, Awesome Planet, and Canada Far and Wide.


Can you walk around EPCOT to Skyliner?

The Disney Skyliner station at EPCOT is located at the International Gateway entrance, which is located at the back of the theme park in World Showcase. Unfortunately, there's no way to walk between these two stations without walking through EPCOT.


How long of a walk from Hollywood Studios to EPCOT?

I think you'll be happy to know that you can still absolutely walk from Disney's Hollywood Studios over to EPCOT or vice versa if you prefer. The walk itself is about 20-25 minutes depending on your pace and can be absolutely stunning on a sunny day.


Can you ride the Disney Skyliner for free?

The Disney Skyliner transportation system opened in fall 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort and has since been taking guests on the most magical flight on earth! It joins the many wonderful, free transportation options (buses, ferryboats and monorails) that take guests around the parks, hotels and entertainment areas.


Can non hotel guests use Skyliner?

Note that the Skyliner is entirely FREE to ride for all guests. You won't be able to access it unless you get to one of its stations, so that could cause some barriers. But you don't need to be staying at one of the hotels on the Skyliner lines to use the service.


Can you ride the Skyliner without staying at a resort?

Anyone can ride the Skyliner; you don't have to be staying at a Disney Resort. Probably the easiest way to catch a ride on the Skyliner (if you aren't staying at a resort with a station or if you are staying offsite) is to board at either Hollywood Studios or Epcot.


Can you ride the Skyliner for fun?

As long as you can get to one of the stations, you can ride the Skyliner for fun. You cannot stay on the Skyliner round trip though, you will have to get off and back on at a stop. Luckily, this is rarely going to involve any wait at all (unless you're riding for fun at park opening or closing time).


Can you do Epcot and Hollywood Studios in one day?

You can absolutely purchase a single-day park ticket to visit both Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. You'll need to add the Park Hopper Option to your ticket in order to visit both parks in one day.


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 early should you get to 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!