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Disney Skyliner Celebrates 5 Years of Taking Guests on Magical Flights Above Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2024) – Peter Pan is famous for helping his friends fly to Neverland, but did you know Disney Skyliner has taken millions of guests on fantastical aerial flights above The Most Magical Place On Earth over the past five years?
Disney Skyliner, the colorful, character-adorned aerial gondolas at Walt Disney World Resort, debuted on Sept. 29, 2019. This unique, complimentary and state-of-the-art transportation system connects two theme parks and four resort hotels and remains a favorite, must-do experience for young families and adults alike.
“Our guests love Disney Skyliner, and I’m so proud of all the cast members who welcome families every day to experience it,” said Mark Natter, vice president of Transportation Operations. “We’re moving guests with magic and making sure they have memories that last a lifetime.”
The whimsically themed gondolas conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at EPCOT and take flight from a variety of Disney Resorts Collection hotels, including Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Riviera Resort.
In honor of its fifth anniversary, here are some fun facts about Disney Skyliner:
- Disney Skyliner has traveled more than one million miles since its launch.
- The aerial route covers nearly three miles with 50 towers and five guest-loading stations.
- There are more than 300 gondolas along the route.
- Gondolas travel at a top speed of 12 miles per hour.
- The typical “fly time” between stations ranges from 5 to 15 minutes depending on the route.
- More than 150 themed cabins feature iconic Disney Characters and figures from more than 20 beloved attractions and films like “Encanto,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” “Monsters Inc.” and more.
- The Disney Skyliner station at International Gateway at EPCOT is conveniently located next to or just a short stroll away from Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn.
- Guests love taking flight and traveling in style, making Disney Skyliner one of the most popular experiences at Walt Disney World.
Complimentary transportation aboard Disney Skyliner is one of many benefits for guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel. Other valuable benefits include extra time in the theme parks, early access to dining reservations, recreation and fitness activities, surprise Disney character appearances and more. In 2025, guests staying in a Disney Resorts Collection hotel can also enjoy water park admission on their check-in day.
