Disney Skyliner to undergo refurbishment in early 2026
The Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment from Jan. 25 through Jan. 31, 2026. During this time, the gondola system will be unavailable across all routes.
Guests staying at affected resorts—Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Art of Animation Resort, and Pop Century Resort—will have access to complimentary bus transportation to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
The Skyliner is expected to resume normal service on February 1, 2026. View all current and upcoming Walt Disney World refurbishments.
The skyliner is made up of three lines that go to the Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, Riviera, Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Now, be aware, all lines lead to the Caribbean Beach Resort station. There is no direct Epcot to Hollywood Studios line. If you are staying at Caribbean Beach you will only need to get on one line to get to either to Hollywood Studios or Epcot. If you are staying at Art of Animation/Pop Century you will need to change at Caribbean Beach to get to Hollywood Studios or Epcot. If you are staying at the Riviera, you can take a direct line to Epcot, but will need to change at the Caribbean Beach station get to Hollywood Studios.
Disney Skyliner Fun Facts
Themed Cabins: More than 150 themed cabins feature characters from beloved films like “Encanto,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” and “Monsters Inc.”
Route Length: The aerial route spans nearly three miles, supported by 50 towers.
Gondola Capacity: There are over 300 gondolas along the route.
Top Speed: Gondolas travel at a top speed of 12 miles per hour.
Travel Time: The typical “fly time” between stations ranges from 5 to 15 minutes.
