What time does Disney Skyliner open?


What time does Disney Skyliner open? Hours vary seasonally. 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.


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.


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 the Skyliner closing in 2024?

Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World will be closing for a brief annual refurbishment in early 2024. The gondola transportation system will be closed January 16 through January 21 2024.


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 do I know if my Disney 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.


Do you have to enter EPCOT to use Skyliner?

It is so relaxing and peaceful to travel by an aerial gondola and the views from above are spectacular! You do not need to enter EPCOT when exiting the Disney Skyliner station located near the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT.


How early can you get on the Skyliner?

How early does the Skyliner open? The operating hours for the gondolas tends to vary depending on what time the parks are opening and closing, but you can typically find them starting from around 7:30 am to 8:30 a.m. and going until 10 or 11 p.m.


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.


Why does the Disney Skyliner stop sometimes?

This probably seems obvious, but the weather can and does affect the Skyliner and how it operates. When it's raining hard or storming, it can close down completely. This is especially true if there is lightning!


Do you have to enter Epcot to ride the Skyliner?

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.


Can you ride Disney Skyliner without a park ticket?

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.