The Disney Skyliner is an aerial gondola transportation system at Walt Disney World Resort, offering guests a scenic and efficient way to travel between select resorts and theme parks.


🚠 Overview

  • Opened: September 29, 2019
  • Cabins: Over 250 gondolas, each accommodating up to 10 guests or 6 with a wheelchair or mobility device
  • Speed: Up to 11 mph (18 km/h)
  • Accessibility: Cabins are wheelchair-accessible, with stations designed to allow boarding without delaying other guests
  • Ventilation: While not air-conditioned, cabins feature reflective windows and ventilation panels for airflow

🗺️ Routes & Stations

The Skyliner connects two theme parks with four resort hotels via three lines, all converging at the central hub at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:

  1. Caribbean Beach ↔ Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  2. Caribbean Beach ↔ EPCOT (International Gateway), with an intermediate stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort
  3. Caribbean Beach ↔ Shared station for Disney’s Pop Century & Art of Animation Resorts, located over Hourglass Lake

⏱️ Estimated Travel Times

  • Caribbean Beach ↔ Hollywood Studios: ~6 minutes
  • Caribbean Beach ↔ EPCOT: ~14–15 minutes
  • Caribbean Beach ↔ Pop Century / Art of Animation: ~5–6 minutes
  • Riviera Resort ↔ EPCOT: ~9–10 minutes ​

🕒 Operating Hours

Operating hours vary but generally start 60–90 minutes before the earliest park opening and continue until 60–90 minutes after the latest park closing. For the most accurate times, check with your resort’s front desk or the Skyliner station.


🌟 Highlights

  • EPCOT Station: Located at the International Gateway, near the France and UK pavilions in World Showcase
  • Hollywood Studios Station: Situated just outside the park entrance, offering views of attractions like the Tower of Terror
  • Riviera Resort Station: Features stunning mosaic murals and direct access to EPCOT
  • Pop Century & Art of Animation Station: A shared station over Hourglass Lake, reflecting the vibrant themes of both resorts