Reviews of Walt Disney World Skyliner
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/03/2022
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Awful experience, do not recommend. The line for the sky liner originally is loooong even if you get in line early, and there is always some kind of problem. When I was there, the Hollywood studios line wasn’t working so we had to get out of the line we were waiting in to go to the front to catch a bus that we were told wasn’t provided in the first place, and then we were told in that line to go back to the other line for the skyliner. And as you go on the first time, in order to get to the parks you have to transfer into another line. The lines are sooooo not worth it and having simultaneous buses along with it would work so much better. If you would like to get to the park at a normal time and actually use the perk that resort guests get into the parks half an hour before, stay at a resort that doesn’t make you take the skyliner.
Pros:
Get directly into the parkCons:
Long lines, confusion, even if you were excited to ride the skyliner you’ll be disappointed, and just plain unnecessaryReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/09/2020
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Stopped four times from studios to the transfer station - swinging in the wind dangling by a single wire does not instill any confidence. Why didn't wdw put in a trolley??? The views were not good either - clear cut through trees for the gondola system, studios parking lot, and going over a road were not a view to remember and atypical of the wdw experience.
Pros:
I guess if this is your only alternative to the bus it would be ok - assuming that there are no thunderstorms or winds.Cons:
A rather cheap solution that Walt Disney would probably not approve of. Plus I can see this shutting down whenever there is lightning nearby.Reviewed by tiffynicole1984 Review Date: 02/08/2020
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
I tried the skyliner in December on a very windy day when I was at Epcot and it stopped for a good 20 minutes in the air at the highest point shaking very badly in the wind with nothing coming over the loudspeaker while stopped. I was honestly very scared. I got off at Caribbean when I finally started moving again and decided to take the bus from there back to Epcot. I was lost. I didn't see signage as to where to get the bus. I had to ask a cast member where the main building was. It's way too spread out. And the bus kept stopping at all of the bus stops not once but twice.
Pros:
Quick to get places I assume if it's running appropriatelyCons:
Not recommended in inclement weather conditions, nothing came over loudspeaker when stopped, can be scary if you have a fear of heightsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/21/2020
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Loooong lines! Busses were a better solution. Disney needs to get a grip, we don't always enjoy waiting in line!
Pros:
Neat experienceCons:
Lines!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/19/2020
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Very impractical. Need to transfer from resort line to park line. Takes a long time. Much faster to take bus.
Pros:
Social distanceCons:
SLOW!!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/30/2019
Rating: (5) Recommended
Haven't ridden them yet, looking forward to it in a couple weeks!
Pros:
Get to get on at our resortCons:
Already broke down once!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/23/2019
Rating: (5) Recommended
The Skyliner was easy to load into and out of for someone with average mobility. Be aware that high winds will buffet the car which can be disarming, especially for anyone who doesn\\'t like heights to begin with.
Pros:
Swift, easy to use. Good breeze through the vented windows in the evening.Cons:
Our car stopped twice, once for over 20 minutes. If you have to be somewhere and it's time sensitive, consider using alternate transport.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/22/2019
Rating: (5) Recommended
This is an unbelievably smooth ride with spectacular views of lots of Disney areas. It proved to be a speedy route to the Pop Century Resort from Hollywood Studios or Epcot. Some guests were leery of riding it, but we all felt safe and comfortable
Pros:
Beautiful view and peaceful ride. Much quicker means of transportation than buses.Cons:
We all wish it went to Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.Reviewed by tga1828 Review Date: 11/30/2020
Rating: (6) Recommended
We went on this just to kill some time, so we used this more like an attraction instead of transportation. As a attraction, it was nice and relaxing. Nice to get out of the park for a bit and to be elevated and see some areas of Epcot you normally wouldn't be able to see.
Pros:
Spacious cabins and relaxing.Cons:
No air conditioning. When stopped, it can get pretty hot.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/04/2021
Rating: (7) Recommended
I really liked how quickly we were able to board and unload from the Skyliner. What wasn't fun for my kids was the wind and the stopping when we came in to the station. Also the 90 degree turn to go to Epcot was a little scary.
