Hello everyone! It’s time for another Disney Skyliner update!
As we discussed last week, the new Disney Skyliner transportation system has begun testing. I’ve seen pictures posted by guests on Disney property showing the gondolas in the air. It’s so exciting to see them up on the steel cables. But we didn’t have anything official. Until NOW!
Skyliner Testing: Official Photos Released
Disney has released some official pictures of the gondolas in testing!
The gondolas are being tested on the lines going from the primary station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to the the station at Hollywood Studios. As you can see, they are keeping the gondolas covered during testing. They won’t be “unveiled” in all their colorful and themed glory until opening day (or at least soft-open). If you remember, we got a “sneak peek” at what a gondola will look like at the D23 event a few months ago:
Previously, Disney has told us that the gondolas will be different colors, and will feature characters from lots of Disney properties. Gondolas will be themed to classic cartoons, Disney and Pixar movies, Star Wars movies and Marvel movies. They have released some artist drawings of some sample gondolas:
Skyliner On Track to Open Fall 2019
We still don’t have an official opening day–but the system is definitely on track to open this fall, barring any unforeseen challenges arising during testing.
So far testing is going great, but I can’t wait to see more!
I’ve got a couple of my clients visiting Disney over the next couple of weeks, so I’m hopeful that I will soon have more photos to share of the gondolas in the air. I’m also hoping for some photos of the Skyliner stations themselves. Maybe these will tide us over until I can get down there myself and take some pictures and video specifically for you guys.
Are you getting excited about the Disney Skyliner gondola system? I can’t wait! See you soon with another Disney Skyliner update!
If you’d like to check out previous articles on the Disney Skyliner system, please go here, here, here or here.
Happy Dreaming!
Brooke
