So, I finally rode on the Disney Skyliner gondola system. After all of the speculation, the worry, the people who told me it would be air-conditioned and that I was wrong, today marked my very first trip aboard Walt Disney World’s “Most Magical Flight on Earth” (as the on-board narration calls it.) We took one ride … Read more
Curious as to what it’s really like board a Disney Skyliner gondola and take a ride around Walt Disney World? We may have gotten official sneak peeks and leaked images so far, but with Cast Member previews open to all today, we got to take a few rides across the every line, from Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
Before taking flight on the Disney Skyliner, you can recharge with some quality coffee and tea at the newest Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. location at Walt Disney World. Just opened at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort’s Skyliner station, this new kiosk offers iced or hot lattes, teas, frozen drinks, and the usual tasty pastries to … Read more
What’s more exciting than the Disney Skyliner opening this weekend? No, not the recent removal of construction walls at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Not even the recent fan-inspired buttons… but that’s a close guess. What we’re most excited for is the full collection of merchandise! (Because it isn’t a real Disney transportation addition without its own … Read more
Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s a great day to catch a ride on the Disney Skyliner, especially if you’re a Cast Member, as general previews are now open to all cast. While general park guests still have to wait for the Skyliner’s official grand opening on September 29th, they can at least snag … Read more
Today we stopped by Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, specifically to check out what was new with the Disney Skyliner hub station and the new Joffrey’s location. Let’s see if there have been any major changes! “What’s the small building” you say?…let’s get a closer look from another angle… Last time we checked in, this building was … Read more
The operating hours for the Disney Skyliner have been revealed ahead of the September 29th opening. Disney Skyliner has three distinct lines, with all three originating from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The Epcot Line which originates at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort with a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort (opening December 2019), has the following hours: … Read more
Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy a Joffrey’s beverage before or after your trip on the Disney Skyliner at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The coffee and tea company will be setting up a kiosk near the soon-to-open Disney Skyliner station at the resort, offering its signature coffees, pastries, and specialty items. There will be a … Read more
As you may remember, Cast Member previews are well underway for the Disney Skyliner. Thanks to the previews, we have our first look of the view from one of the gondolas. The photo, shared anonymously with Passport to the Parks, was taken from a Disney Skyliner gondola and shows a unique perspective of Hollywood Studios. … Read more
It’s been an anxious wait for the Disney Skyliner, from seeing beams go up, to watching stations be established at various parks and resorts, to the exciting arrival of the surprise character gondolas. While the Skyliner seemed just about ready to go by the end of August for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, … Read more
“Ladies and gentlemen. The Disney Skyliner is temporarily delayed. We will resume your journey as soon as possible. Thank you.” We sure hope we don’t have to hear that delay spiel very often. After all, a Disney Skyliner ride should take at the most 15 minutes, given the lack of air conditioning and close quarters … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 2-8! Walt Disney World We have been closely following the unpredictable path of … Read more
New marquee alert! The Disney Skyliner station at Epcot’s International Gateway is looking mighty fine with a crisp new marquee installed onto the entrance archway. Personally, this Skyliner station is arguably the nicest, with its intricately patterned loading canopy and Art Nouveau style wrought iron design. Hollywood Studios’ station may have the glamorous neon, but … Read more
There’s no denying that the addition of the Disney Skyliner will help revolutionize Disney Transport in a very big way once it opens at the end of the month on September 29th. However, many guests have been wary of the addition, wondering if it will lead to cutbacks in other transportation services offered by Disney across … Read more
We’re getting closer and closer to the December opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort, the new Disney Vacation Club location in Walt Disney World. Let’s see how things have progressed since our last update. Disney Skyliner – Riviera Resort Station Let’s start with the Riviera Resort’s Skyliner station, as it will be (technically) the first thing … Read more
We’re eagerly awaiting our first ride on the new Disney Skyliner, opening at the end of this month. After finding new Skyliner ornaments at Disney Springs and new fan-inspired Skyliner buttons at Pop Century, we are on the look out for even more new merchandise. While browsing the phone cases on the D-Tech on Demand … Read more