Disney Skyliner Gondola System FAQ: YOUR Questions About The Skyliner Answered!
After years of anticipation, we’ve finally taken to the skies aboard the Disney Skyliner gondola system! We took flight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; soared to Caribbean Beach Resort, Riviera Resort, and Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts; and touched down at Epcot’s International Gateway.
And we took you aboard with us in our LIVE post!
Skyliner and Riviera Views
But as with anything built for the Disney Parks, Skyliner is not without controversy or questions. So DFB is sailing into action to answer all of YOUR questions. Read on, and be sure to reach out in the comments if you’ve got a question that we didn’t answer about Disney’s newest mode of transportation.
What is the Disney World Skyliner?
The Disney World Skyliner is a new transportation option to get Disney World Resort guests to and from the Parks. Similar to the Disney Skyway that used to be in the Magic Kingdom, these gondolas will give guests the opportunity to see Walt Disney World Resort from above. The Skyliner consists of 300+ gondolas in eight bright colors and features a slew of character wraps.
Skyliner Gondola
What are the Disney Skyliner’s operating hours?
At present, Skyliner hours have not been released. Signs at the stations state simply “operating hours vary depending on weather.”
To which Resorts does the Disney Skyliner travel?
Resort Skyliner stations can be found at Caribbean Beach Resort, Riviera Resort (opening December 16), and Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts (located at Generation Gap Bridge). The Skyliner’s hub is located at Caribbean Beach Resort, where all three lines can be accessed or where transfers from other Resorts and Parks can be made.
Caribbean Beach Resort Station
To which Parks does the Disney Skyliner travel?
There are Skyliner stations at Epcot’s International Gateway and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
How fast does the Disney Skyliner travel?
The Skyliner moves at speeds up to 11 MPH.
How high do the Disney Skyliner Gondolas fly above the ground?
Those guests afraid of heights, take note: Skyliner’s highest point is 60 feet up.
Riviera Station Arrival
Is the Disney Skyliner air conditioned?
There is no air conditioning on the Disney Skyliner gondolas. The gondolas are actually fitted with cross ventilation and feature reflective windows to mitigate effects from the central Florida climate. But it DOES get hot in there if your gondola is paused or stopped for some reason — at least during what’s still considered the hot time of the year in Orlando.
What is the temperature like inside a Skyliner gondola?
We found the temperatures inside a Skyliner gondola to be comfortable when the cabin is in motion. When the cabin is stopped for a few minutes or more, temperatures do noticeably rise.
Cross Ventilation
How many people can travel inside a Skyliner gondola at one time?
Skyliner gondolas are designed to fit ten passengers seated on the cabins’ wooden benches. They can also accommodate wheelchairs, ECVs, and strollers. When one of these vehicles is inside the gondola, the capacity lowers to six passengers.
Skyliner Interior
How do the Skyliner Gondolas board ECV’s, wheelchairs, etc?
Each line in every station has a wheelchair-designated queue. Cabins designated for this line will stop to allow boarding. When guests have boarded, the cabin will be added to the Skyliner line without interruption to the line’s continuous service.
Can more than one scooter be placed in a single gondola?
We did not see more than one EVC or wheelchair loaded per gondola.
What is the travel time between each location?
Travel time between Caribbean Beach Resort station and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is about five minutes. Travel between Caribbean Beach Resort and Riviera Resort is about three minutes. Travel between Riviera Resort and Epcot is about ten minutes. Travel between Caribbean Beach Resort and Art of Animation/Pop Century is about five minutes.
Board your gondola at Hollywood Studios!
What are the Skyliner gondolas like when they slow and stop?
Guests will board a gondola on the continuous line (unless they’re boarding with a wheelchair — see above). When the gondola doors close, they pick up speed quickly. Riders do notice some motion related to the launch. When gondolas arrive at a station, they do so at what feels like a relatively high speed, and they slow abruptly. The gondolas are fairly close together when one arrives behind another in the station.
Epcot’s International Gateway Skyliner Station departure
Are strollers allowed on the Disney Skyliner? And if so, do I need to fold my stroller?
We saw families load single strollers with children riding in them by simply rolling the stroller into the cabin (just as guests can do on the Monorail). Stroller size is limited to 30″ by 48″ when unfolded. We expect families with larger strollers are able to fold them to bring them onto the skyliner gondolas; we will confirm later this week when we ride again.
What happens if it rains or if lightning is in the area?
Disney prioritizes safety, and we expect plans are in place to adjust to these conditions. Skyliner signs indicate “operating hours vary depending on weather.”
Art of Animation and Pop Century Skyliner Station
What happens if the Skyliner gondolas get stuck above water?
Should your gondola get stuck above Hourglass Lake at Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, Disney has a rescue barge built to unload passengers. Learn more about it here.
Can children ride without an adult?
Disney has not announced a policy for what age guests must be to ride alone. We will update as that information becomes available.
Want to know more about Skyliner? Be sure to check out our DFB Skyliner video below!
What do you think of this new Disney World transportation addition? Have a question we didn’t answer above? Let us know in the comments below!
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