Hi there, Jessica, and welcome to planDisney!
The
Disney Skyliner is a major perk for staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels like Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation, and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. I love being a simple “flight” away from EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I totally understand how your decision for dates to book is dependent on a possible Disney Skyliner refurbishment.
At the moment, there hasn’t been any news about a Disney Skyliner refurbishment in 2025. However, when we take a look at the past, this seems to be a sure thing. The good news is that the refurbishment is usually only for around a week, so your chances of missing this period of time are high.
I did some digging to jog my memory: The announcement was made for the 2024 closure in October 2023. It was made for the 2023 closure in late August 2022. Hopefully this means that we’ll hear news about the possible refurbishment soon. Keep an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog to be among the first to hear the news.
AN EXTRA GEM: Now, what you could do is book your Disney Resorts Collection hotel stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Then, as you get closer to your stay, you can modify your reservation over the phone with a friendly Cast Member or on your own via My Disney Experience. You’ll just want to be sure when you’re staying before that 60-days-prior-to-arrival window to book
Enchanted Extras like dessert parties and to make
advance dining reservations.
Jessica, I know that this may not be the news that you wanted, but I hope that it gives you an idea about what to expect. If you have any other questions while on your Disney vacation planning journey,
revisit us here at planDisney.
Magic always,
LeAndra