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!

Yes, the Disney Skyliner is specifically designed to support guests taking advantage of Early Theme Park Entry at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Generally, the Skyliner begins operation one hour before the start of Early Entry. For example, if Early Entry at Hollywood Studios begins at 8:30 AM, the gondolas will typically start moving at 7:30 AM. This early start time ensures that guests staying at Skyliner resorts—such as Riviera, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, and Art of Animation—can arrive at the gates well before the "rope drop." It is important to check the "Transportation" tab in the My Disney Experience app on the morning of your visit, as hours can occasionally shift due to high winds or scheduled maintenance. In early 2026, the Skyliner underwent a brief annual refurbishment in late January, during which bus service was the primary alternative for early entry guests.