New: The Disney Skyliner Closure You Need to Plan For

Disney transportation is a big perk for Walt Disney World Resort guests. Check out the dates for this transportation closure.

Disney World Transportation

There are many differing opinions on transportation options, largely depending upon which Disney Resort you are staying at and also which Park you will be visiting. The Walt Disney World Resort is HUGE, and many questions revolve around what is the quickest mode of transportation to arrive at each Park. 

Some guests choose their Disney resort based on transportation options, particularly with resorts along the monorail loop and the Disney Skyliner.

My (Donna) family absolutely loves the Skyliner. They love it so much that they act as though it is a Park attraction and prefer to stay at Pop Century or Art of Animation to enjoy this transportation perk.

Disney Skyliner Closure

Since the Disney Skyliner opened in September 2019, it has closed every January for a brief refurbishment. During this time, the Disney Skyliner remains fully closed.

For 2025, there was not a routine refurbishment closure in January. This had us worried that a refurbishment may be needed when higher crowds arrive at Walt Disney World or that technical difficulties may affect guests’ travel plans aboard the Disney Skyliner.

Now, Disney announced a closure for Disney’s Skyliner beginning January 25-31, 2026. This announcement allows guests planning to stay at Disney’s Skyliner Resorts time to make changes to their travel plans.

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During this time, the Disney Skyliner remains fully closed.  Additional buses will be available at the Skyliner Resorts to allow Guests transportation to both Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.

Disney announced a closure for Disney’s Skyliner beginning January 25-31, 2026.

This will affect us today at Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort. Undoubtedly, this will affect guests’ travel plans. You will want to allow for extra travel time if visiting during this closure.

Will this affect your next trip to Walt Disney World? Do you enjoy staying at Disney Skyliner Resorts or do you avoid it at all costs? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.