NEW Closure Announced For Disney World Skyliner

We love a lot of things at Disney World, but we REALLY love Disney World transportation. We know that, compared to Mickey pretzels and meeting our favorite princesses, transportation might not seem like our favorite thing, but we love how magical it feels!

Skyliner at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

What we don’t love are closures! But these closures help keep everything running smoothly for the future, so it’s a price we’re willing to pay. A closure has been announced for 2027 and 2028, which could affect which resort you want to stay at.

The Disney World Skyliner will be closed for routine refurbishment from January 24th to 30th, 2027, and January 24th to February 2nd, 2028. We knew about the 2027 date, but the 2028 date is new. It seems like we can expect routine maintenance every year around the end of January.

Inside the Disney Skyliner

During these refurbishments, there will be complimentary bus transportation available, so don’t worry, you’ll still be able to get around.

Disney World bus

Having access to the Skyliner at your Disney World resort can be a huge perk, but if it’s closed for the week you’re going to be there, it might not be worth staying at those resorts. Those resorts include:

Skyliner at Caribbean Beach Resort

It also connects you to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios. EPCOT’s Skyliner stop is at the International Gateway entrance, near the U.K. and France Pavilions, and is only a short walk from Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. You’ll be able to walk to EPCOT from those resorts, but it’s an easy ride to Hollywood Studios.

EPCOT Skyliner Station

Should you stay at a Skyliner resort during the closure? Well, it might be a little quieter than usual because others might choose a different resort. If you’re not obsessed with the Skyliner, you might enjoy using the buses, and if you’re bringing your own car, you get complimentary parking at the hotels and parks. It all depends on how you and your family prefer to get around Disney World, but if you were planning to use the Skyliner, picking another hotel might be a good idea.

Skyliner Station at Disney’s Pop Century and Art of Animation Resorts

In the meantime, make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more news along with tips and tricks to have the best Disney World vacation ever. We’re in the parks every day finding new strategies and creating planning guides, so you know the ins and outs.

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