Disney Skyliner Hotels

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to Disney Skyliner hotels!

If you want super fun and convenient access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios, staying at one of the Disney Skyliner hotels is ideal.

Today, we’re exploring everything you need to know about the Disney Skyliner hotels, along with some budget-friendly tips to make the most of your stay.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney enthusiast, join us on a journey through the skies to discover the best of Disney’s Skyliner hotels.

This post is all about the Disney Skyliner hotels – and helping you to find the best one for you!

What are the Disney Skyliner hours?

The Skyliner opens 1 hour before Early Theme Park Entry (exclusive to those staying at Disney World hotels and other select hotels).

The Disney Skyliner closes 90 minutes after Epcot and Hollywood Studios close.

When there are Extended Evening Hours at Epcot, the Skyliner closes an hour after Epcot closes.

Be aware that the Skyliner will only be offered to Disney’s Riviera Resort, as Extended Evening Hours are for Deluxe Resort guests.

Can you just ride the Disney Skyliner?

You don’t have to stay at one of the Disney Skyliner resorts to use the Skyliner.

However, to really experience the perks of using the Skyliner throughout your stay, you’ll probably want to opt to stay at one of the Disney Skyliner hotels.

What is the Disney Skyliner price?

You don’t have to pay for the Skyliner (just like you don’t have to pay extra for Monorail, bus or boat transportation at Walt Disney World).

Disney Skyliner Routes

There are 3 Skyliner lines/routes:

A line between Caribbean Beach and Hollywood Studios

A line between Caribbean Beach and Art of Animation & Pop Century Resorts

A line between Caribbean Beach and Epcot (with one stop at Riviera)

Which Disney Hotels does the Skyliner go to?

1) Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort is the only Deluxe Resort on the Skyliner.

Riviera is also a Disney Vacation Club Resort.

Another fun fact is that it is inspired by the French and Italian Riviera, which sounds cool, but this Disney hotel does not look like that (which is a shame because that would’ve been awesome).

Riviera Resort Room Rates (for 2024 – with tax and without discounts applied – if you book directly through Disney – which is usually the least cost-effective way to book a stay here):

Tower Studio (sleeps up to 2 guests): $476/night – $864/night
Deluxe Studio – Standard View (sleeps up to 5 guests): $722/night – $1,202/night
Deluxe Studio – Preferred View (sleeps up to 5 guests): $786/night – $1,326/night
One Bedroom Villa – Standard View (sleeps up to 5 guests): $990/night – $1,618/night
One Bedroom Villa – Preferred View (sleeps up to 5 guests): $1,082/night – $1,907/night
Two Bedroom Villa – Standard View (sleeps up to 9 guests): $1,624/night – $2,594/night
Two Bedroom Villa – Preferred View (sleeps up to 9 guests): $1,775/night – $2,977/night
Three Bedroom Villa (sleeps up to 12 guests): $3,255/night – $5,479/night

The cheapest way to stay here is by using or renting DVC points.

The Main Things You Should Know Before Booking a Stay at the Riviera:

Riviera is the third most expensive DVC Resort at Walt Disney World (third to the Polynesian and Grand Floridian).
Disney offers the widest variety of accommodation options of all the Disney Skyliner hotels.
Riviera is also the only Disney Skyliner resort with a gym (known as the ‘Athlétique Fitness Center’).
Riviera is known for its fantastic dining options – and the incredible character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera.

Riviera has two swimming pools (one feature pool and one quieter pool).

2) Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a gorgeous and bright resort, which represents 5 tropical islands:

Aruba
Barbados
Jamaica
Martinique
Trinidad

ROOM RATES (for 2024 – with tax and without discounts applied)

Standard View (sleeps up to 4 guests): $268/night – $505/night
Standard View – 5th Sleeper (sleeps up to 5 guests): $288/night – $522/night
Water or Pool View (sleeps up to 4 guests): $307/night – $543/night
Water or Pool View – 5th Sleeper (sleeps up to 5 guests): $325/night – $558/night
King Bed (sleeps up to 2 guests): $314/night – $552/night
Preferred Room (sleeps up to 4 guests): $368/night – $582/night

The Main Things You Should Know Before Booking a Stay at Caribbean Beach:

Caribbean Beach is the only Moderate Resort on the Skyliner.
Caribbean Beach is often the most expensive Moderate Resort (so you essentially “get what you pay for” with the Skyliner).
There are 6 swimming pools at Caribbean Beach (1 feature pool and 5 leisure pools).
The Pirate Rooms were recently refurbished to Little Mermaid-themed rooms (less heavily themed than the Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation), and the other rooms have had a subtle refurbishment.
Caribbean Beach has quick service, table service, and bar locations—a superior selection to the Value Resorts on the Skyliner.

Buttery House-baked Pull-apart Rolls & The Spice Necklace Salad at Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Caribbean Beach is the largest of all the Disney World resorts.

3) Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort represents the legendary animation of some of Disney – and Pixar’s – most popular movies from the last few decades, including:

The Little Mermaid
The Lion King
Finding Nemo
Cars

ROOM RATES (for 2024 – with tax and without discounts applied)

The Little Mermaid Standard Room (sleeps up to 4 guests): $209/night – $413/night
Family Suites – you could be allocated a Lion King, Finding Nemo or Cars Suite – (sleeps up to 6 guests): $478/night – $885/night
Cars or Lion King Family Suites (sleeps up to 6 guests): $494/night – $891/night
Finding Nemo Family Suites (sleeps up to 6 guests): $522/night – $963/night

The Main Things You Should Know Before Booking a Stay at Art of Animation:

Art of Animation is the most expensive Value Resort on the Skyliner (and in general).
This resort has some dog-friendly accommodations.
The feature pool (the Big Blue Pool) is the largest pool at any Walt Disney World Resort (and there are 2 leisure pools at Art of Animation).
There are only quick-service locations here (including Landscape of Flavors and The Drop Off Pool Bar).
The discounts on rooms/suites here are usually low.

4) Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Despite the slightly misleading name, Disney’s Pop Century Resort represents the second half of the 20th century (check out this post for the history of this resort).

ROOM RATES (for 2024 – with tax and without discounts applied)

Standard Room (sleeps up to 4 guests): $183/night – $392/night
Standard Room – Pool View (sleeps up to 4 guests): $191/night – $406/night
Preferred Room (sleeps up to 4 guests): $202/night – $418/night
Preferred Room – Pool View (sleeps up to 4 guests): $215/night – $429/night

The Main Things You Should Know Before Booking a Stay at Pop Century

Pop Century is the most affordable of the Disney Skyliner hotels.
Like at Art of Animation, you’ll only find quick-service dining options here: the Everything POP Shopping & Dining location and Petals Pool Bar. Although the lack of dining options can be disappointing, it is standard for Disney’s Value Resorts.

Pop Century has 3 pools (one feature pool and two quieter pools).

Ta Ta For Now

So, whether you’re seeking luxury accommodations, budget-friendly options, or something in between, there is probably a Disney Skyliner resort for you!

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