What happens to the Skyliner when storms?

As has been the case with some of Disney's outdoor attractions or resort pools for decades, there will be a storm radius for the Skyliner and if a lightning strike occurs within that, the gondolas will cycle until they're empty, dumping guests from the lines and not reloading until there have been X minutes since the ...



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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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This ride in the sky transports you between several Disney hotels, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. But starting on January 16th through January 21st, 2024, the Skyliner will be closed for routine maintenance. We're pretty glad about this as we swing and travel way up in the air!

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Even when there are posted open hours for Skyliner, operations may temporarily cease for weather issues, notably high winds or severe lightning. If the Skyliner is not operating, you can use alternate transportation such as WDW's free bus system.

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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!

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“We were stuck on the disney skyliner for 40 minutes in a tiny unairconditoned, overly heated box high in the sky with no water!

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There are vent flaps that open and close so you're fully protected from the elements inside your gondola if you happen to be riding in the rain.

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Transportation. Avoid Boats and the Skyliner: Stick to buses or the monorail as boat and Skyliner service may be limited or completely unavailable in bad weather. Expect Delays: Inclement weather can slow down all forms of Disney transportation.

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The Water Parks When it Rains at Disney World They will close down the rides for thunder and lightning. The park will still be open so you can shop or eat. You can check out this video of Elsa and I doing the Slush Gusher at Blizzard Beach in a hard downpour.

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Disney will NOT strand your family inside the Skyliner while an electrical storm is nearby. In fact, once Disney has gotten all the guests OFF the Skyliner, they will not reopen the Skyliner as a mode of transportation until 1 hour AFTER the last reported bad weather has cleared a 10-mile radius!

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All outdoor attractions will close when lightning is observed in the area. We regularly update our Disneyland Resort Rules to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

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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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In the event that the Disney Skyliner is closed at any point during your trip, the Walt Disney World Bus Service will be running to ensure you get to EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. These buses can also accommodate passengers in wheelchairs. Disney is all about accessibility!

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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.

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