Can you take the Skyliner from park to park?


Can you take the Skyliner from park to park? Yes! It's perfectly ok to board Skyliner at one of the theme park stations to go for a ride. The best time to do this would be late afternoon to early evening. One of the more scenic routes is between Epcot and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.


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!


How early does the Skyliner run from Hollywood Studios 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 long is the walk between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios?

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 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.


How often does Disney Skyliner shut down?

This transportation system might have a temporary closure in early 2024. Disney hasn't made any announcements yet, but we saw refurbishment closures in both 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the Skyliner was closed from January 23rd through January 28th, and in 2023 it was closed from January 22nd through the 29th.


What entrance does the Skyliner drop you off at EPCOT?

The Epcot station is located at the World Showcase entrance (“International Gateway”). If you're unfamiliar with this entrance, it's accessible via the bridge between the UK and France pavilions.


How long is the wait for Disney Skyliner?

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.


Is the Skyliner crowded?

There are crowds and guests will line up well in advance of when the Skyliner starts running to ensure that they can get where they're going. There's also the problem [at some stations] of guests being unable to board, because those who got on at an earlier station are already occupying the Skyliner vehicles.


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.


Do you need more time at Epcot or Hollywood Studios?

If your group wants to eat/drink/hangout do Epcot. If your group wants to do more rides/shows do HS. Galaxy's edge and Toy Story land can take up more than half your day and there is still so much to do at HS. Download the MDE app and check out the wait times and shows so you can start to plan out your days.


Can you ride the Skyliner and not get off?

So, let's say you want to go from EPCOT to Hollywood Studios. You'd take the Skyliner from EPCOT to Disney's Riviera Resort (you don't need to get off there) and then continue to Caribbean Beach. You will NEED to get off at Caribbean Beach.


What is the Disney 2pm rule?

You now can only park hop AFTER 2PM. So you'll have to wait until well after lunchtime if you're planning on visiting another park. However, this rule is different for Annual Passholders.


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.


Can non Disney guests ride Skyliner?

Can anyone ride the Disney Skyliner? 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.