Disney Skyliner Refurbishment Scheduled for Late January 2026

Posted: Monday April 14, 2025 2:10pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has announced that the Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment from January 25 through January 31, 2026. During this time, the gondola system will be unavailable across all routes.

Disney Skyliner overview

Guests staying at affected resorts—Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Art of Animation Resort, and Pop Century Resort—will have access to complimentary bus transportation to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

This continues the pattern of annual January maintenance for the Skyliner, following breaks in 2025 and closures in January of 2024, 2023, and 2022. The work typically includes routine inspections and maintenance on the system to support long-term operations.

The Skyliner is expected to resume normal service on February 1, 2026. View all current and upcoming Walt Disney World refurbishments.

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MisterPenguinFeb 02, 2026

Epcot line has went down early afternoon. It's working now.

MisterPenguinFeb 02, 2026

Not moving...

MisterPenguinFeb 02, 2026

I just tried to go from DHS to Epcot and I was told that the Epcot line isn't running. I am now walking to epcot.

MisterPenguinFeb 01, 2026

Skyliner is running with guests. At least the Pop-CBR line is. Can't vouch for the others yet.

TrainsOfDisneyJan 31, 2026

Forgot to post this the other night…. They did fix the digital signs inside Epcot. The first night of the closure it still listed skyliner.

gerararJan 31, 2026

They're starting to put the gondolas back on the line. This one is the HS <-> CBR. The line was empty earlier when I park hopped to HS. I also saw Doppelmayr people at the station running it with CMs.

castlecake2.0Jan 29, 2026

FYI there is currently a « Skyliner bus » that shuttles between AOA/POP/CBR/RIV

TrainsOfDisneyJan 29, 2026

Digital sign inside Epcot is now correct !

Jambo DadJan 27, 2026

They may have given me the gumbo by accident. The sickness was still legit though.

TrainsOfDisneyJan 27, 2026

“No skyliner” added to digital boards at bus stop. Very helpful!

surfsupdonJan 26, 2026

I agree with you, for sure. It would be helpful if and when the skyliner goes down for weather, they could send out a notification in the app so you can plan your Epcot adventure and know to exit at the front of the park for a bus.

JohnDJan 26, 2026

https://www.wdwmagic.com/transportation/walt-disney-world-gondola-system/news/25jan2026-disney-skyliner-closure-begins-today-at-walt-disney-world.htm The closure couldn't come at a better time. Winds picked up through Florida before this storm system moved in. I should know. I was on I-10 yesterday and got home before the storms rolled in. It was not pleasant driving. Add to that the extreme cold temperatures. Let's just hope these conditions don't delay the annual refurbishment. It's perfect timing otherwise.

larryzJan 26, 2026

It ain't supposed to be "gloppy" like that... it's supposed to be reddish and ricey, not saucy with white rice in the middle. That plate looks more like a serving of thick, gloppy gumbo than any jambalaya I've ever had.

TrainsOfDisneyJan 26, 2026

Not sure if you’re just being sarcastic but I think information should be shared in ways other than the app. It’s “yes and” - the app should give info but signs should also offer info I think?