News Disney Skyliner closing for refurbishment in early 2022

[ThatMouse]

Hope they tell everyone booking those resorts. Disney is hit or miss on relaying this type of info.

 

[Goof-Man]

I saw the headline and started to panic. But we’ll be there January 8-18 so we’re just before the returb. Hope the cables haven’t stretched too much that the gondola is being pulled along the ground pending refurb...

 

[TJJohn12]

Seriously? Our last trip was the week of the opening of CBR's new lobby - which was a very rocky stay, because they hadn't tuned in the quick service yet. Now our first post-pandemic trip is going to be the week of this refurb? Great...

 

[MisterPenguin]

I saw the headline and started to panic. But we’ll be there January 8-18 so we’re just before the returb. Hope the cables haven’t stretched too much that the gondola is being pulled along the ground pending refurb...

Don't worry. The slime picked up from Hourglass Lake will have the gondolas smoothly gliding across the parking lot.

 

[Rich Brownn]

Cables to periodically need to be tightened, which might require re-splicing.

Hogwarts does that yearly.

 

[Little Green Men]

They like to joke that you’d take SkyLiner from BoardWalk or Y&BC to DHS.

LOL

Done that when staying at YC, it was fun

 

[Goof-Man]

Don't worry. The slime picked up from Hourglass Lake will have the gondolas smoothly gliding across the parking lot.

Never thought of that!

 

[Touchdown]

They like to joke that you’d take SkyLiner from BoardWalk or Y&BC to DHS.

LOL

Look, I might be full of and vinegar in the morning and walk to DHS from those properties in the morning but come travel back time I’m going to be lazy. It’s a coin flip based on the line at the dock/station, how hot it is (skyliner is better in the heat then friendship boats unless I know I’ll get a stern seat) and where I’m going. Sometimes the skyliner wins out.

 

[CLBMN]

We are booked to stay that week, staying at Pop!
Will reschedule, we wanted to stay there because of the Skyliner.
It is always something (yes, first world problem fussing).
Thanks for the info here, Disney did not let us know that (yet).

 

[ToTBellHop]

Look, I might be full of **** and vinegar in the morning and walk to DHS from those properties in the morning but come travel back time I’m going to be lazy. It’s a coin flip based on the line at the dock/station, how hot it is (skyliner is better in the heat then friendship boats unless I know I’ll get a stern seat) and where I’m going. Sometimes the skyliner wins out.

I took the SkyLiner once from DHS to Epcot. You could drive to the airport and fly to real France faster than SkyLiner gets you to Epcot’s France.

 

[JohnD]

That's some big heads up there.

Well, because it would likely drive which resorts guests want to stay at. Having Skyliner would likely be a reason to reserve a stay. Not having it, you may want another resort.

 

[Touchdown]

I took the SkyLiner once from DHS to Epcot. You could drive to the airport and fly to real France faster than SkyLiner gets you to Epcot’s France.

You must have encountered a long delay mid flight or a line at CBR. My midday Skyliner trips got me there in <20 min. I’ve beaten the friendship boat that pulled into DHS as I departed on the skyliner to Y&BC despite the longer walk.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You must have encountered a long delay mid flight or a line at CBR. My midday Skyliner trips got me there in <20 min. I’ve beaten the friendship boat that pulled into DHS as I departed on the skyliner to Y&BC despite the longer walk.

It kept stopping on both lines. Ugh. I’d rather walk.

 

[larryz]

During the exact week I’m going with my friend to celebrate her bday and staying at CBR . Geez.

Be sure to ask for your "Skyliner Unavailable" discount.

 

[Nickp1983]

We are booked to stay that week, staying at Pop!
Will reschedule, we wanted to stay there because of the Skyliner.
It is always something (yes, first world problem fussing).
Thanks for the info here, Disney did not let us know that (yet).

Murphys law... right?
We were half way down when Disney closed last year. I'm leaving again in 6 days. I fully expect an alien invasion on Tuesday.

 

[Skywise]

Murphys law... right?
We were half way down when Disney closed last year. I'm leaving again in 6 days. I fully expect an alien invasion on Tuesday.

Dude! Don't even joke about that!

 

[danlb_2000]

Hogwarts does that yearly.

I would assume it's an easier process with Hogwarts. The Skyliner has the added complexity of having to take the cables off a couple towers to be able to do this.

 

[MisterPenguin]

It kept stopping on both lines. Ugh. I’d rather walk.

As I've said upthread: Between skyliner, boats, or busses, the fastest way to go from Epcot to DHS is walking.

 

[ToTBellHop]

As I've said upthread: Between skyliner, boats, or busses, the fastest way to go from Epcot to DHS is walking.

Absolutely. Just bring your refillable mug and fill it at BoardWalk Bakery unless you want heat stroke in the summer. I remember one trip where we were pushing a double stroller from DHS to Epcot in August at 3 pm. Felt very unwell by the time we arrived at International Gateway!

 

[Nickp1983]

Absolutely. Just bring your refillable mug and fill it at BoardWalk Bakery unless you want heat stroke in the summer. I remember one trip where we were pushing a double stroller from DHS to Epcot in August at 3 pm. Felt very unwell by the time we arrived at International Gateway!

Exactly why I look strange at the gym lately. Masks on. Backpack on. A disney mug in one hand and a shopping bag in the other. All while walking briskly on the treadmill for 2 hours.

Disney training.