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.



Yes, the Disney Skyliner experienced its routine annual closure in January 2024. Specifically, the system was closed for preventative maintenance from January 16 through January 27, 2024. This downtime is a standard practice for the gondola system to ensure all mechanical components and cables are inspected and serviced by the manufacturer, Doppelmayr. During this period, all lines—including the routes to EPCOT International Gateway, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the various resorts like Art of Animation and Pop Century—were non-operational. To accommodate guests staying at "Skyliner Resorts," Disney provided complimentary bus transportation to all affected theme parks. Interestingly, in 2024, the maintenance was completed slightly ahead of schedule, with a surprise reopening occurring on January 26. Looking forward to 2026 and 2027, Disney has already shared that similar routine closures are planned for the last week of January each year. If you are planning a trip during this window, it is worth considering a resort like Disney's Beach Club or BoardWalk to maintain walking access to EPCOT even while the "gondolas in the sky" are docked for their annual check-up.

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What Resorts and Theme Parks Are on the Skyliner? The Skyliner connects two theme parks—Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios to four resorts: Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Art of Animation, and Riviera Resort. Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort share a single station between the two hotels.

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Once you are on Disney Property, transportation is complimentary on buses, monorails, boats, and of course the Disney Skyliner. If staying on property, feel free to hop on transportation and make any needed transfers to get to a resort on the Skyliner route to start your adventure.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Starting on January 9, 2024, you can visit any theme park without a reservation as long as you have a date-based ticket. A date-based ticket is the standard ticket option and means you've purchased park passes for a specific time frame (whether it's tickets alone or part of a vacation package).

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All-Star Resorts don't have a Skyliner station. They aren't near the monorail and have no boat access, either. Buses do come by frequently, sometimes stopping at the other All-Star resorts, depending on crowd levels and demand.

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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.

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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.

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Disney's official policy is that it does not offer refunds for rain. What is this? The show must go on, and even when it is rainy, Disney World is open. Now, of course if Disney does happen to close for a weather event (like a hurricane) they will issue refunds then.

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Have a spa day, go to the movies at Disney Springs or explore some of Disney's unique hotels by resort hopping. Contrary to what one may think, it can be a good time to visit one of the water parks. As long as there isn't lightning nearby, the water parks remain open during light rain.

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