How scary is the Skyliner?

If you are afraid of heights, you may find the Skyliner a bit scary. I didn't find it scary at all, but admittedly, I have no fear of heights. Who is able to ride on the Disney Skyliner? Anyone can ride on the Skyliner – you don't have to be staying at a particular resort or visiting a specific theme park.

Is the Skyliner at Disney worth it?

It is fun and a unique experience. The only reason I didn't give it 10/10 is because the lines get crazy long in the morning and rival other forms of transportation, but the line moves fairly quickly. It's very much worth the wait! Way more fun than a bus!

Is the Skyliner faster than the bus?

The Disney Skyliner is by far our new favorite Disney transportation system, and we will probably ride it just for fun many times. It's faster than a bus or monorail and is a more enjoyable form of transportation than either of those as well.

Is it hot on the Skyliner?

The answer is yes! We took a thermometer into the gondolas while riding them and saw 91 degrees as the average cabin temperature, the exact same as the exterior temperature.

What causes the Skyliner to stop?

Storms can also cause the Disney Skyliner to pause transportation. At times, the delay could just be because Cast Members need to stop the system to load Guests who may be using an ECV or wheelchair, or they are unable to quickly hop aboard, and those delays only last a few moments.

Is the Skyliner scary?

Does the Skyliner run during storms?

Even if you were, as with other gondola systems already in operation, the Disney Skyliner will be grounded. It also can operate in wind and rain, although it remains to be seen where Walt Disney World draws the line on wind, as well as the size of the lightning radius.

Can you ride the Skyliner for fun?

If you just want to ride the Skyliner for fun, you will have to get off at a destination—you cannot just stay on through a station—but you can usually just walk right back on going the other way. Of course, during peak times (park closing, particularly) this might be a bad idea.

Can the Skyliner fall?

In October of 2019, there was an accident where the gondolas crashed into each other and in April of this year another crash occurred. Now, it appears that some Skyliner gondolas have crashed again.

Is the Skyliner efficient?

And this highlights why the Skyliner is the best mode of transportation at Walt Disney World. Efficient and impeccably-themed transit is a win/win. It contributes to WDW's reputation as a world class travel destination and increases visitor satisfaction.

How long does it take to ride the Skyliner?

Disney's official estimated ride times for the Disney Skyliner are rides between 5-15 minutes, though most will be quicker than 15. There are more than 300 gondolas in the Disney Skyliner fleet and they travel at heights of up to 60ft.

How long does it take to get to Epcot on the Skyliner?

Disney's Hollywood Studios: 8 minutes. Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's Pop Century Resort: 8 minutes. EPCOT: 10 minutes.

Do you have to fold stroller on Skyliner?

It's my pleasure to help answer your question today. One of the best things about the Disney Skyliner is that you do not have to fold up your stroller or wake a sleeping baby if it fits within a 30" x 48" area for access. This same policy applies to mobility aids.

Does the Skyliner go to All Star Movies?

Free park transportation offerings include buses, boats, The Skyliner, and The Monorail for your convenience. What is this? Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, however, only offers bus transportation. Although it is a nice benefit, some wish it included additional modes of transportation.

Can you ride the Skyliner for free?

Is Disney Skyliner Free? Disney Skyliner is completely free. Disney World advertises this as a service for resort guests, but it's also available for folks who want to connect between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and those that just feel like an overhead view of Disney World.

Can you take coffee on Disney Skyliner?

According to cast members, kids ages 7-13 must ride with someone 14 or older. Can I eat and drink on the Skyliner? We saw guests riding with coffee (with lids) from the new coffee stand at the Caribbean Beach Resort station, and you can bring food into the gondolas.

Does Skyliner go to Magic Kingdom?

Important note: You can't get to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs from the Disney Skyliner. If those are your destinations, you'll need to use another mode of Disney transportation.

Can you go from Epcot to Hollywood Studios on Skyliner?

Absolutely! The Skyliner is a new transportation system that connects Epcot to Disney's Hollywood Studios by way of Disney's Rivera Resort and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. The gondola-like system will take you from one park to another in about 20 minutes depending on the busyness of the parks.

How long is the Skyliner ride from art of animation to Epcot?

The travel time from Disney's Art of Animation Resort to Epcot should be around twenty minutes.

Can you take the Skyliner to the monorail?

Keep in mind that the Skyliner station in EPCOT is located at International Gateway, whereas the Monorail station is at the main entrance. So you'll need to walk through the park in order to take this route.

How many times has the Disney Skyliner crashed?

The Disney Skyliner gondola system has now crashed at least three times since it opened in 2019.

How high up is Disney Skyliner?

Each gondola car is suspended a minimum of 20 feet above the ground at any time with some parts reaching a maximum height of 93 feet. You can board with multiple strollers, depending on the size of strollers and number of guests in your group.

What happened on Disney Skyliner?

Skyliner gondolas crash at Disney World, witness says

Katie McKellar posted a video from her gondola which was stopped in the air before reaching the EPCOT station. According to WDW News Today, this is the third time Disney gondolas have crashed. The first reportedly happened in 2019 at the Riviera Resort station.

How long is round trip on the Skyliner?

The Skyliner is a gondola system that will connect Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot. It will have 11 stations and three routes with six stops each between them. The fastest route takes 12 minutes to complete one round trip from end to end.

Do you have to get off Skyliner at Caribbean beach?

Disney Skyliner Map and Routes

The Riviera station is the only station that you do not have to get off at, unless it's your intended stop. Caribbean Beach Resort guests can also hop on at the Riviera Resort station if they're closer to it (for example, staying at a room in Aruba) and would like to go directly to EPCOT.

What hotels are connected to the Disney Skyliner?

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