When the Disney Skyliner Gondola System becomes operational for the public on September 29, 2019 (see the announcement here!), it begins a new phase of transportation (and views!) in Walt Disney World. We’ve learned a lot about the Skyliner since the system’s announcement in 2017 (like how it’s designed to keep riders cool!); but now that all the pieces are essentially in place, guests have a TON of questions before they take their first flights on the new transportation system.
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FIRST LOOK: We Go INSIDE Disney’s Skyliner Gondola! Ventilation, Wheelchair Accessibility, and Seating Questions Answered!
It’s finally time for us to get an INSIDE LOOK at Disney’s Skyliner gondolas and answer some long-held questions about cooling, wheelchair accessibility, and comfort!
The Orlando Sentinel reported today — with video!! — that the Skyliner system will consist of 300 gondolas in 8 bright colors with 22 character cars and will travel nearly 60 feet in the air over Walt Disney World at the system’s highest point! [Read more…]
FIRST LOOK!! Unwrapped Skyliner Gondolas Testing in Disney World!
It’s been a big news day for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as the opening dates were released at the Walt Disney Company’s shareholders’ meeting earlier — but Galaxy’s Edge isn’t the only big development happening at Walt Disney World later this year. We’re talking, of course, about Disney’s Skyliner. And we’ve got a FIRST LOOK at unwrapped Skyliner gondolas on the track!
Just over a week ago we reported on testing of the Skyliner transportation system (click here to see more about the full-speed test!!), but at that time the vehicles themselves were still under wraps, clad in white to obscure details about the design.
Now we see the gondola vehicle in bright yellow with what appears to be white detailing and a logo. We’re also getting a better look at the windows and what appear to be vents along the top of the gondola.
From this close-up view, these vents appear to be cantilevered, but we don’t have any specifics. From what we know this is the only “air conditioning” currently. [Read more…]
Spotted! Gondolas at Hollywood Studios Disney Skyliner Station!
What’s this I spy with my little eye? Why, it’s a Gondola for the Disney Skyliner!
This new form of Walt Disney World transportation will start carrying guests this fall! We’ve been following construction progress on the various stations for the system which will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four Resorts: Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach and the upcoming Disney’s Riviera Resort.
But here at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios station is the first time we’ve spotted an actual gondola in place! [Read more…]
How Do The 10 Biggest Disney News Stories This Year Affect Your Disney Trips in 2019? Find Out!
The Disney Parks are always changing, and that means loads of Disney news! Every single day, we’re tracking Disney news (food and otherwise!) so we can bring you the latest. (If you join our DFB Newsletter, you’ll get all the newsy details FIRST!)
Here we’re gathering TEN of the biggest Disney news stories from 2018…ICYMI!
From price increases and ticket changes to transportation updates and new restaurants, the BIGGEST news stories from 2018 are going to seriously affect your upcoming trip in 2019! Read through to see what you NEED to know to make sure your visit next year goes smoothly!
Disney World Ticket Date-Based Pricing Introduced
When the announcement was made that Disney World’s tickets would go to a date-based pricing model, our readers had a lot of mixed reactions. On the positive side, readers said they were looking forward to seeing which dates would be lower and using that information to plan their trips. And if you’re a person who enjoys the growing complexity of planning a trip to WDW, we totally feel you on this!
Complimentary Disney Skyliner Pin Given To Guests at Caribbean Beach Resort!
starts shuttling guests across Walt Disney World next fall! And now we’ve got a peek at a complimentary pin being given to guests at Caribbean Beach Resort.
Caribbean Beach Resort is the location of one of the Skyliner’s stations (the others are located at Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Art of Animation/Pop Century Resorts), and while the resort’s own construction is mostly complete, work continues on the Skyliner here.