Disney World Skyliner Closure For Refurbishment Scheduled

Disney's Skyliner is one of the best transportation options at Walt Disney World which allows easy access to Hollywood Studios and EPCOT from your resort hotel.

Disney usually closes the Skyliner for refurbishment annually for routine maintenance and we now know the dates for the next upcoming closure. You should definitely NOT book a Skyliner resort hotel during this time period.

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Disney Skyliner Refurbishment Dates Announced

The next scheduled refurbishment for the Disney Skyliner will take place from January 25 through January 31, 2026. This is a relatively short refurbishment which is good news for guests visiting in January 2026.

This timeline is pretty consistent as all the other past scheduled closures took place in late January since 2021.

While the Disney Skyliner is closed, Disney will offer bus service to and from Hollywood Studios and EPCOT for the impacted resorts. Typically bus service isn't offered for these theme parks at Skyliner resorts so hopefully Disney will provide an adequate amount of buses to meet the demand.

Avoid Skyliner Resorts During Closures

If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World during a closure period for the Disney Skyliner, I highly recommend you avoid the Skyliner resorts during this time. The Walt Disney World resort hotels that are on the Skyliner route include Disney's Pop Century Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney's Riviera Resort.

These are all great resorts but without access to the Disney Skyliner, their value goes down considerably. This is because these resorts all come with an increased price tag due to the Skyliner access. So if you stay at one of these resorts when the Skyliner is closed then you are paying a high price for an amenity you cannot use.

Walt Disney World lets guests know these Disney Skyliner refurbishment dates in advance so that way guests can plan accordingly. If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World in January, it's always worth checking the Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar to be prepared.

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