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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
Small Holiday Gingerbread Display
PackUpNGoNow (Davie, Florida) on Dec 16, 2025
Having never seen the annual gingerbread display at the Disney Boardwalk Inn, we walked over from the EPCOT International Gateway entrance (near the France pavilion). BTW - we've read that it is only a 5 minute walk between the Boardwalk and EPCOT - maybe if you're power walking for rope drop but we found this to be a 15 minute or so walk. We were impressed by the Boardwalk Inn's elegant and light-filled lobby area. Although much smaller in scale, we felt the lofty ceilings, tall columns and sparkly chandeliers gave the Boardwalk Inn a more polished and upscale feel than the overly fussy Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. We've heard so much about the Disney holiday gingerbread creations that we were sort of underwhelmed by the Boardwalk Inn's modest display. Set on a small table, guests can peep inside a cute bakery with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Nearby was a table of holiday snacks for purchase. Christmas trees adorned with antique-styled tin decorations also decorated the lobby.
Fantastic Stay at the Perfect Disney Location - With Just One Very Small Miss
CheN686 (Woking, United Kingdom) on Oct 13, 2025
First off, the location was absolutely perfect — ideal for walking to both Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. The bus links were also great, with the stop just outside the hotel entrance. Although the buses are shared with the Yacht and Beach Club resorts, they never felt crowded, and our family of six always found seats. The room size was fantastic, exactly what you’d expect from a Disney Deluxe resort. Housekeeping did a wonderful job, and every member of the hotel staff we met was friendly and accommodating. Special shoutout to Jeremy, who completely won over our kids from day one. He took the time to give them a little tour of the lobby and even turned on the carousel for them with a “magical” Disney prompt — such a thoughtful touch that made our arrival extra special. Now, why not five stars? Having stayed at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort a couple of times before, we did miss the convenience of multiple ice and refillable mug stations that were available 24/7. At the BoardWalk, the only option is the Deli outside on the BoardWalk itself, and it’s only accessible during opening hours. The timing wasn’t a major issue — I could still go early in the morning or after returning from the parks — but for a Deluxe resort, I’d expect at least one refill station inside the main building or a few more around the property. It’s a small thing, but when a Moderate resort feels a bit more convenient in that regard, it does stand out. Otherwise, everything about the resort was brilliant. We couldn’t hear any of the noise others have mentioned, even though the outdoor cinema was right outside our room. The BoardWalk atmosphere was fantastic — lively yet relaxed — and the pool with its slides was a hit for both kids and adults. Overall, we absolutely loved our stay. Highly recommend it if it’s within your budget — it’s a magical and memorable Disney experience from start to finish.
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