Disney Skyliner Reportedly Closing in Late January 2028
Published September 6, 2026 · Updated October 19, 2026
As of Sunday, September 6, the Disney Skyliner is reportedly scheduled to close for a routine refurbishment in early 2028. The gondola network across Walt Disney World will be shut down from January 24 through February 2, 2028. According to reports from Wednesday, September 2, complimentary bus service will be provided for guests staying at Skyliner-connected resort hotels for the duration of the downtime.
This scheduled maintenance follows the established pattern of early-year closures, including the January 2026 shutdown and the upcoming January 24 through January 30, 2027 window. The 2028 closure will last slightly longer than those previous periods, keeping the system down for 10 days.
What we know
- Disney Skyliner — reportedly scheduled to close from January 24 through February 2, 2028.
- Affected Resorts — Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort.
- Alternative Transportation — complimentary bus service will be provided in place of the gondolas.
- Affected Parks — impacts direct Skyliner access to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
What’s not confirmed
Disney has not officially confirmed the exact operating hours for the replacement bus services or if additional direct bus routes will be added for park-to-park travel between EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios during this specific window.
What it means for your trip
If you are planning a late-January 2028 trip, treat the bus as your default transportation rather than a backup. Anyone heading to EPCOT or Disney’s Hollywood Studios from a Skyliner-connected resort during this window will want to build extra time into their morning rope-drop plan, as buses do not offer the continuous loading of the gondolas. If your itinerary involves park-hopping between EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, you will need to rely on the Friendship Boats or the walkway connecting the two parks instead of the Skyliner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the EPCOT International Gateway entrance still be open?
Yes, the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT remains open for guests staying at nearby resorts or arriving by Friendship Boat or walking path.
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