Hi Deborah! Thank you for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel.
I think your transportation plan sounds both fun and efficient! The
Disney Skyliner is my
favorite way to travel when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. I am happy to let you know the Disney Skyliner is once again transporting Guests. The EPCOT station is located just outside the International Gateway entrance to EPCOT and is a short walk away from
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at
Disney's Beach Club Resort. Disney Skyliner hours do vary with park hours, so you'll want to confirm operating hours during your visit to be sure this plan will fit with your dining reservation time. From
Disney's Hollywood Studios, you'll need to take the Skyliner to the station at
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and transfer to the EPCOT line, which also serves Disney's Riviera Resort. The trip via Skyliner should take about 20 minutes, including the transfer.
From Disney's Hollywood Studios, you could also walk or use
watercraft transportation to reach Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. As you mentioned, taking a bus from Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge to
Disney Springs and transferring to Disney's Beach Club Resort would also work. Allow up to 90 minutes for transportation in order to arrive on time for your reservation.
Please stop by the Moms Panel again with any additional questions you may have. We are always happy to help.
Anne Marie