Disney Skyliner Closing for Refurbishment Story

Disney Skyliner Closing for Refurbishment

You’ve probably heard about the Disney Skyliner Gondola system, the brand new transportation system in Walt Disney World.

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It offers guests some of the best views in Walt Disney World, carrying them high above the tree line and even passing over some of the hotels. You might say this is the “most magical flight on Earth.”

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(UPDATE) – Disney Skyliner Closing for Refurbishment in January 2025

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During the time the Skyliner is down, bus service will be available to the parks from all the Disney Skyliner resorts.

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Again, this is a closure for routine maintenance, much like Disney has done in the last few years, so don’t expect any big changes to the Skyliner system.

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What is the Disney Skyliner Gondola System?

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These, however, are much bigger, and built to carry guests from hotels to parks and are an alternative to the Disney bus system or other forms of public transportation.

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