After many months of construction, the Disney Skyliner is now open to the public and Only WDWorld has a firsthand review of Disney World's newest form of transportation. 


The beautiful enclosed gondola system that moves up to 14 miles per hour and can hold 10 people per car is now in operation!  There are 3 separate lines and 5 stations that connect 2 different Disney World Theme Parks (Epcot & Disney's Hollywood Studios) and 4 Disney World Resort Hotels (Pop Century, Art of Animation, Disney's Caribbean Beach, and the soon to open Disney's Riviera Resort).




This FREE Disney World method of transportation adds yet another exciting way to make your way around the Walt Disney World Resort besides: monorails, ferryboats, a variety of other ships and boats, buses, and steam trains.

Disney's Skyliner Review

We had a chance to test out all of the new Skyliner routes and stations at a special pre-opening to the public event. 



The gondola's are spacious and provide excellent views of the surroundings.  The cars that do not have the amazing character graphics actually provide the best views for the passengers.  We comfortably sat 5 adults in our gondola with plenty of extra space, although 10 adults would appear to be a bit tight.



The overall ride is very smooth and the Gondola's really do move quite quickly from station to station.  They can achieve 14 mph compared to a typical boat speed of only 4 mph.

The only rough areas of the trip were as we entered a station area and entering the sharp turn near the Boardwalk Resort on the way to the Epcot Station.

The rides were amazing and provided views that you cannot get otherwise anywhere else at Disney World.  The only downside was that the cars are not air conditioned and during the 90 degree day of our test rides the cars got very warm whenever the cars stopped or paused.  They really rely upon the movement of the gondola to provide airflow to keep the cars at a comfortable temperature for it passengers.

Time will tell how well they hold up during the fast moving thunderstorms during the Florida summers, but they absolutely provide amazing views that should not be missed.

Only WDWorld Recommendation

ABSOLUTELY ride the Skyliner and enjoy the amazing views for a new perspective of Disney World that you have never seen before!

In order to make it even easier to see the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge this Fall at the Walt Disney World Resort, there will be brand new EXTRA, EXTRA MAGIC HOURS that will be an exclusive benefit for Disney World Resort Hotel guests to enjoy.

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios — Daily from Sept. 1-Nov. 2, the park will have Extra, Extra Magic Hours from 6-9 a.m., including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, plus Toy Story Land attractions and select other attractions. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences subject to capacity.

• Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Extra, Extra Magic Hours will happen daily Aug. 29-Nov. 2, from 7-8 a.m., featuring Pandora – The World of Avatar and other attractions throughout the park (same as today’s morning Extra Magic Hours offerings).

• Magic Kingdom Park —Extra, Extra Magic Hours will happen daily from Aug. 29-Nov. 2, from 7-8 a.m., featuring favorite attractions in Fantasyland and Tomorrowland (same as today’s morning EMH offerings).

August 29th is the date that Star Wars fans can now circle on their calendars as the date that Galaxy's Edge opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

The massive 14 acre expansion to this Disney World theme park is what Star Wars fans have been dreaming about.  With 2 new signature attractions, immersive theming, characters, and dining this IS what everyone has been waiting for.

Here are some of the details so far:

• The names of the signature attractions are: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run (which will be open for the August 29th launch, and Star Wars - Rise of the Resistance (which will not open until a later and as of yet unnamed date.)
• Those who are thirsty and hungry while visiting this new land may wish to visit: Oga's Cantina,Milk Stand, or Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo.
• Those who wish to stock up on supplies may wish to visit: Established merchants such as Zabaka’s Toydarian Toymaker and Jewels of Bith are market mainstays, along with leading apparel vendor Black Spire Outfitters.

• If you’re looking for something a little harder to come by, try the Creature Stall, where something remarkable is always for sale, including a new shipment of rambunctious Kowakian monkey-lizards cackling close to the stall.
• Near the market, you’ll also find the popular Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities and Droid Depot, known across the region for their customized droids. Visitors in the know can even construct their own Jedi—or Sith—weapon in the secret confines of Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers. 

The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is not just an event for gardeners anymore.  Foodies can rejoice at all of the wonderful options and tastes that this Disney World festival brings this year!

Outdoor Kitchens

If you love the great food events at Epcot then you must make sure that you attend the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival which runs from March 6 to June 3, 2019.  The Outdoor Kitchens, as they are called, contain many tantalizing options that can only be found during the festival.

There are 16 different stations located mostly around the World Showcase that include tasting portions of entrees and desserts, as well as, a selection of interesting beers, wines, and specialty cocktails to enjoy.  Additionally there are also some special offerings at some of the year round food stops across Epcot.

All of these Outdoor Kitchens are open from 11:00am - 9:00pm each day at Epcot during the duration of the festival.

Outdoor Kitchen Menus