One reason I love Riviera (among many) is being on the skyliner and a quick skyliner ride over to Epcot or Studios. While I hate when the Skyliner stops and you bob in the breeze with no explanation, I love how it removes the friction of getting to and from the parks when you're staying at a skyliner resort. Sort of like staying at Bay Lake Tower or Beach Club and being able to walk over.
Though I have a love/hate relationship with it, I think that the Skyliner is a MAJOR perk for all those resorts. Especially the Values on the line. WOW. Game changer IMO.
@@2foolishmortals for everyone who is reading this conversation, and are growing concerned, if you don't get motion-sickness, it's not going to bother you. there are people in my family who are more prone to motion sickness, but the skyliner does not set them off. it's one of those things that affects some people and not others. that said, it's much slower than either walking (fastest, but it's about 1.5 miles), or taking the friendship (slower than walking, and includes three stops, along the way, but you are chilling, the whole time).
@@MissMyMusicAddiction Thank you so much for adding this. Yes, it just depends. For me, I'm not prone to motion sickness and do fine on the skyliner like 80% of the time. . . . then there's that 20%. I think it's best to just be aware that with the nature of the vehicle and how it moves, it is a possibility that it might be a problem. . . . just prepare yourself. I personally like to hand a handful of ginger candies in my bag just incase and that works wonders. 😀
In your opinion, what is the most efficient way to travel from EPCOT to HS? If the boats take approx the same amt of time... bus, walk? Also, I don't understand the "uncomfortable" part of being with others on the skyliner. If you are on a boat or bus, chances are you are riding with other people. ?
I prefer to walk, but that's not reasonable for everyone. As far as transportation is concerned, I am of the opinion that the boats are more efficient because once you're on, you're on. You don't have to disembark and transfer to another vehicle altogether. This is, in my opinion, an important factor if you've got one of those strollers that needs to be folded or if you're in a wheelchair/ECV. We also have to consider that there's a good chance you'll have to wait in a line once you do disembark the Skyliner to transfer to the next line. As far as being uncomfortable when sharing a Skyliner vehicle. . . it's not that it's uncomfortable to be with other people. [Though that might be a thing for some.] It's being in that vehicle when it's maxed out. The vehicles are small, mostly enclosed and do not have air conditioning. It's not uncommon, when they are maxed, to be sitting shoulder to shoulder and nearly touching knees with the guest across from you. It's not quite the same on buses or the boat where there is AC and air movement to make things more comfortable. So yes, it can be uncomfortable.
Thanks for the Skyliner info! My daughter and I are staying at AoA in April and are excited to try the Skyliner. What time of day were you riding it during your video? It didn't look too busy.
You are very welcome! We were riding around 11:30am during the week on this particular morning and we were lucky [particularly during Spring Break] that it wasn't that busy. On this weekend, we were on the Skyliner again in the morning around the same time and there was a line and we ended up having to share a vehicle with another party. We hope you have a wonderful trip! AOA is a great resort!
The thing is that you don’t really know how fast you are going until you pull into the station. Sometimes you can find pin trading at the big sign area at Caribbean resort stop.
Can you do a video explaining the difference between DVC and the annual pass? How many family members does each one cover? Do you have to buy each family member an annual pass or DVC membership? I’ve been looking for content on how these two work with a family and how cost is broken down per member?
Hopefully the host will add more, but I can help you with a few points; - Being a DVC member gets you a room or suite at a DVC resort. Park tickets/admission is not included. As a DVC member, you can buy the Sorcerer Pass Annual Pass, which is less expensive than the Inredi-Pass. - A DVC membership is typically for a family, but multiple people can be listed as owners. - Thus, if you were DVC owners, your family could stay at a DVC resort using points from your membership, but you would have to buy individual park tickets or individual WDW Annual Passes to visit the parks. (Of course, you could also just enjoy the resort without visiting a park.) - You don't have to be a DVC member to buy WDW Annual passes. Florida residents have more options for Annual Passes at lower costs. There is only one WDW Annual Pass option for non-Florida residents and non DVC members which is the Incredi-Pass. Each annual pass works for only the one individual for whom it was purchased. Disney uses technology to make sure you can't share an Annual Pass. The Annual Pass grants you unlimited entry and park hopping for one year after the first time you use it. You can also get discounts at WDW as an Annual Passholder. (Currently, you may need a reservation to visit a Disney park using an Annual Pass.) - You can book a room at a DVC resort even if you're not a DVC member. This is typically very expensive. You can also "rent" points from other DVC members to stay at a DVC resort. Multiple web sites can assist you with this. You can save a lot of money doing this, but whenever I have checked, there are typically only one or two nights available. (I like to stay at WDW for seven nights or more and I don't like to switch resorts, so that option wouldn't work for me.) I would suggest you do a LOT of research before purchasing a DVC membership. I grew up with Disney. I'm a huge fan, but I have never seen the value in a DVC membership for my family. Over the years, Disney has increased DVC prices to the point where I personally think it's way too expensive. You may decide differently.
These are some great questions. Keep an eye on the channel, I'll break it all down here soon! I'll sure you're not the only person who is wondering about this. 😀
The sounds on some of the Skyliner cars is like going into the grocery store and grabbing a cart with that wonky wheel. That’s my luck. lol
😆 Yes!
One reason I love Riviera (among many) is being on the skyliner and a quick skyliner ride over to Epcot or Studios. While I hate when the Skyliner stops and you bob in the breeze with no explanation, I love how it removes the friction of getting to and from the parks when you're staying at a skyliner resort. Sort of like staying at Bay Lake Tower or Beach Club and being able to walk over.
Though I have a love/hate relationship with it, I think that the Skyliner is a MAJOR perk for all those resorts. Especially the Values on the line. WOW. Game changer IMO.
the skyliner is just fun, even if it's not the fastest way to go between IG and HS
If it didn't make me so sick when it slows and sways in the breeze I think it would be more fun for me. 😅
@@2foolishmortals for everyone who is reading this conversation, and are growing concerned, if you don't get motion-sickness, it's not going to bother you. there are people in my family who are more prone to motion sickness, but the skyliner does not set them off. it's one of those things that affects some people and not others.
that said, it's much slower than either walking (fastest, but it's about 1.5 miles), or taking the friendship (slower than walking, and includes three stops, along the way, but you are chilling, the whole time).
@@MissMyMusicAddiction Thank you so much for adding this. Yes, it just depends. For me, I'm not prone to motion sickness and do fine on the skyliner like 80% of the time. . . . then there's that 20%. I think it's best to just be aware that with the nature of the vehicle and how it moves, it is a possibility that it might be a problem. . . . just prepare yourself. I personally like to hand a handful of ginger candies in my bag just incase and that works wonders. 😀
In your opinion, what is the most efficient way to travel from EPCOT to HS? If the boats take approx the same amt of time... bus, walk?
Also, I don't understand the "uncomfortable" part of being with others on the skyliner. If you are on a boat or bus, chances are you are riding with other people. ?
I prefer to walk, but that's not reasonable for everyone. As far as transportation is concerned, I am of the opinion that the boats are more efficient because once you're on, you're on. You don't have to disembark and transfer to another vehicle altogether. This is, in my opinion, an important factor if you've got one of those strollers that needs to be folded or if you're in a wheelchair/ECV. We also have to consider that there's a good chance you'll have to wait in a line once you do disembark the Skyliner to transfer to the next line.
As far as being uncomfortable when sharing a Skyliner vehicle. . . it's not that it's uncomfortable to be with other people. [Though that might be a thing for some.] It's being in that vehicle when it's maxed out. The vehicles are small, mostly enclosed and do not have air conditioning. It's not uncommon, when they are maxed, to be sitting shoulder to shoulder and nearly touching knees with the guest across from you. It's not quite the same on buses or the boat where there is AC and air movement to make things more comfortable. So yes, it can be uncomfortable.
Thanks for the Skyliner info! My daughter and I are staying at AoA in April and are excited to try the Skyliner. What time of day were you riding it during your video? It didn't look too busy.
You are very welcome! We were riding around 11:30am during the week on this particular morning and we were lucky [particularly during Spring Break] that it wasn't that busy. On this weekend, we were on the Skyliner again in the morning around the same time and there was a line and we ended up having to share a vehicle with another party.
We hope you have a wonderful trip! AOA is a great resort!
The thing is that you don’t really know how fast you are going until you pull into the station. Sometimes you can find pin trading at the big sign area at Caribbean resort stop.
So true!
Can you do a video explaining the difference between DVC and the annual pass? How many family members does each one cover? Do you have to buy each family member an annual pass or DVC membership? I’ve been looking for content on how these two work with a family and how cost is broken down per member?
Hopefully the host will add more, but I can help you with a few points;
- Being a DVC member gets you a room or suite at a DVC resort. Park tickets/admission is not included. As a DVC member, you can buy the Sorcerer Pass Annual Pass, which is less expensive than the Inredi-Pass.
- A DVC membership is typically for a family, but multiple people can be listed as owners.
- Thus, if you were DVC owners, your family could stay at a DVC resort using points from your membership, but you would have to buy individual park tickets or individual WDW Annual Passes to visit the parks. (Of course, you could also just enjoy the resort without visiting a park.)
- You don't have to be a DVC member to buy WDW Annual passes. Florida residents have more options for Annual Passes at lower costs. There is only one WDW Annual Pass option for non-Florida residents and non DVC members which is the Incredi-Pass. Each annual pass works for only the one individual for whom it was purchased. Disney uses technology to make sure you can't share an Annual Pass. The Annual Pass grants you unlimited entry and park hopping for one year after the first time you use it. You can also get discounts at WDW as an Annual Passholder. (Currently, you may need a reservation to visit a Disney park using an Annual Pass.)
- You can book a room at a DVC resort even if you're not a DVC member. This is typically very expensive. You can also "rent" points from other DVC members to stay at a DVC resort. Multiple web sites can assist you with this. You can save a lot of money doing this, but whenever I have checked, there are typically only one or two nights available. (I like to stay at WDW for seven nights or more and I don't like to switch resorts, so that option wouldn't work for me.)
I would suggest you do a LOT of research before purchasing a DVC membership. I grew up with Disney. I'm a huge fan, but I have never seen the value in a DVC membership for my family. Over the years, Disney has increased DVC prices to the point where I personally think it's way too expensive. You may decide differently.
@@coloradoklutch8005 thank you for the info.
These are some great questions. Keep an eye on the channel, I'll break it all down here soon! I'll sure you're not the only person who is wondering about this. 😀