Active Advisories
Disney Skyliner - Aerial Gondola at Walt Disney World Resort – Scheduled Maintenance
From January 25, 2026, through January 31, 2026, Disney Skyliner - Aerial Gondola at Walt Disney World Resort, will be closed for maintenance. The Skyliner is the primary mode of transportation for guests at Disney's Riviera Resort to reach both EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios. Other resorts on the line include Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Disney's Pop Century Resort. Guests at Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas and Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts can also the system for access to Hollywood Studios.
During the closure, complimentary bus service will be available from each of the Skyliner resorts to the impacted theme parks.
Overview
Beautifully appointed rooms, shingled rooftops, private courtyards and magnificent gardens combine to re-create the charming atmosphere of romantic bed-and-breakfast inns found along the mid-Atlantic coast of the 1940s. Bustling nightclubs, restaurants and shops can be found at Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district, adjacent to the Resort. Recapture the fun and excitement of bygone seaside villages.
Resort type: Deluxe
After purchasing a ticket, the guest should visit www.StartYourDisneyExperience.com to create a profile (if you do not already have a profile), and, using the confirmation number that WestJet Vacations will provide, link the ticket to the profile and then make park reservations.
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
372
Inclusions
- Guests MagicBand or Card allows guests to charge purchases to their room and purchases can be delivered directly to their room.
- Any guest celebrating a special occasion while staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel may request to receive a Disney Character voicemail message on their in-room phone. Occasions for Character calls can include birthdays, romantic celebrations or any other special event.
- All Disney resort transportation is included within the grounds, including motor coach, ferry, and tram.
- Extended Theme Park hours, known as Extra Magic hours
Rooms
- 1 king bed, and 1 day bed, or 2 queen beds
- Views of Disney's BoardWalk Inn gardens, Leisure Pool or Parking Area
- No more than 5 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, and 1 day bed, or 2 queen beds
- Views of Disney's BoardWalk Inn gardens, Leisure Pool or Parking Area
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 5 adults
- Maximum 4 children
- No more than 5 guests in the room
- Ceiling fan
- Smoke-free
- Private balcony (some rooms)
- Microwave(on request)
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Safe
- TV
- Pack 'n Play playard available upon request
- Fridges can be provided on a request basis only and will be based on need priority
1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed
- 1 king bed, or 2 queen beds
- Views of Disney's BoardWalk or Crescent Lake
- No more than 5 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 queen beds
- Views of Disney's BoardWalk or Crescent Lake
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 5 adults
- Maximum 4 children
- No more than 5 guests in the room
- Balcony
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Crib (on request)
- Hair dryer
- Iron/Ironing board
- Safe
- TV
- Pack 'n Play playard available upon request
- Fridges can be provided on a request basis only and will be based on need priority
1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed.
Amenities
Boardwalk Entrance
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Lobby
Pool
Pool
Characters
Convention Center
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Great location
Shampeu (Northbrook, Illinois) on Jan 25, 2026
The location of this hotel cannot be beat. It is walking distance to both Hollywood Studios and Epcot or you can take a boat to either. You can also take the tram from Magic Kingdom to Epcot, then walk or boat back to the hotel. This versatility makes staying here unmatched in my opinion. Since the Boardwalk is directly outside the hotel, there are many dining options. The best for breakfast is the deli. Check-in/check-out was busy but there are many staff members walking around waiting to help. The rooms are large but a bit dated. They could really use a refresh. There is plenty of closet space, a large tv, and a nice little balcony. The bed is comfortable but the pillows are not. It’s nice having a Keurig coffeemaker in the room but the Disney coffee pods are awful. The bathroom has a double vanity and the hot water appears quickly. The bathroom too could use a refresh. The towels are scratchy, as was the toilet paper. The toiletries smelled amazing. We have stayed at many Disney properties and this is always my favorite.
Looks ten, Staff three
TheOneTrueGriswel (Rochester, New York) on Jan 23, 2026
Parking is a quarter mile away. Stuffy atmosphere though the place looks nice. Convenient location for Epcot but unhelpful staff. Checking in with the Disney app has been a breeze at every other hotel but here with nothing in the app allowing me to do anything more to check in the Staff tells me you didn't check in. You're better off at BLT or even one of the All-Star resorts. Not worth the premium you pay for this place.
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