We’re officially TWO DAYS away from the grand opening of the Disney Skyliner!
Skyliner and Riviera Views
And today, Disney hosted a dedication ceremony to celebrate the BIG event.
A dedication ceremony is kind of like a rite of passage for when new lands, attractions, or experiences open at the Disney Parks! Recently, we’ve seen dedication ceremonies for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the new NBA Experience in Disney Springs. Buuuuut now it’s the Skyliner’s turn to be in the spotlight!
Skyliner Dedication Ceremony
While attending the ceremony, we were given the CUTEST little Skyliner cookies!!
Disney Skyliner Cookie
We also had a sneak peek of some of the Skyliner merchandise you can expect to see around Walt Disney World Resort!
Skyliner Merchandise
Check out MORE of the Skyliner merchandise here!
The ceremony kicked off at Caribbean Beach Resort with Stephen, the Walt Disney World Ambassador. He spoke about the Skyliner and introduced Thomas, the senior VP of Walt Disney World Resorts.
Thomas spoke about the exciting year that Disney has had so far! From the opening of Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Epcot Forever, Disney’s Riviera Resort (which will open in December), and of course, the Disney Skyliner!
Hi Thomas!
Alison, the VP of Disney transportation, spoke about the magic and the sense of wonder that comes from Disney transportation. Much like the magical feeling of seeing the castle from a ferry boat or monorail for the very first time, Disney transportation can truly have a lasting impact on guests’ experiences.
Alison, the VP of Transportation
Then, Alison did something REALLY special… She brought out EVERY TYPE of Disney transportation Cast Member. It was so cool to see so many people that create magic through different modes of Disney transportation in one place!
Skyliner Dedication Ceremony
Skylar, a Skyliner Conductor, introduced the new kind of magic that will officially grace the skies on September 29th — the Disney Skyliner.
Skylar
Mickey and Minnie were also there to celebrate the big event along with our friends Vanellope, Judy Hopps, Clarabelle Cow, and Stitch!
Skyliner Dedication Ceremony
After they joined the celebration, fireworks shot through the skies!
Skyliner Dedication Ceremony
Once the ceremony ended, we went up, up, and away in the Disney Skyliner!
Skyliner over Riviera Resort
Check out what our experience on the Disney Skyliner was like here!
Mickey and Minnie greeted us once again at the Epcot International Gateway Skyliner Station!
Mickey and Minnie
And Donald and Daisy met us at the Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station! Just take a look at these cuties. 🙂
Donald and Daisy
Disney also announced that Skyliner wait times should be coming to My Disney Experience soon! So, be on the lookout and we will be sure to update you with the information as soon as it is available.
Hoping to know more before taking to the skies on the Disney Skyliner? Be sure to check out the following links below!
Disney Skyliner Gondola System FAQ: YOUR Questions About The Skyliner Answered!
We’re LIVE From the Disney World Skyliner — FULL PHOTO TOUR From the Air, Plus INSIDER TIPS!
Here’s What Really SURPRISED Us About the Disney World Skyliner During Our FIRST Ride!
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I can’t wait to try it out, but it will have to wait for a couple of years. If you’re traveling with a stroller, which line do you go in if you want your kids to stay in stroller?
So excited for our chance to fly. Youtubers seem to love it. Only missed opportunity I see was not opening a Skyliner Diner at the Skyliner central hub. #GrabABiteBeforeYourFlight.
I can see bookings for Beach Club and Yacht Club going down since ease of getting to Epcot and HS is their main selling point. I’ve just got back from a 10 day stay at Beach Club and while I love it I don’t think its any better than POFQ where I stayed last year. If anything I prefer POFQ.
Mickey, you can use the regular queue if you’re comfortable just rolling them into the slowly moving gondola. If you want to board a stationary gondola, you can use the wheelchair queue.