Park closing, Skyliner from EPCOT to Studios

[figment do the bart123]

So if we are staying offsite and start our day at the Studios, then park hop to EPCOT in December, will we be able to catch a skyliner back to Studios after EPCOT closes?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Not if Studios closes a long time before Epcot, I do not think the Studios line will operate more than an hour past park closing.

 

[GBRforWDW]

So if we are staying offsite and start our day at the Studios, then park hop to EPCOT in December, will we be able to catch a skyliner back to Studios after EPCOT closes?

I believe the skyliner from CBR transfer station would be closed so you'll probably have to walk. However, once you see the line to get on the skyliner, you'll be glad you're not waiting for it . If at all possible tho, I'd try to transfer the car to the Epcot parking lot at some point during the day just for convenience

 

[scrappinginontario]

As others have shared, transportation to DHS will stop when the park closes. The Skyliner will fun for an hour to take guests from DHS and they may allow you to take it to get to your vehicle but after an hour it will no longer run.

I agree that taking your car with you to Epcot is your best option.

 

[figment do the bart123]

Thanks.

 

[Moliphino]

You could walk from Epcot to DHS.

 

[OKW Lover]

Wondering if the boat will still be running even if DHS has closed earlier.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

Wondering if the boat will still be running even if DHS has closed earlier.

Generally not. Best bet is to go out front of Epcot and take bus back to studios.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Generally not. Best bet is to go out front of Epcot and take bus back to studios.

I wouldn't think there'd be any buses running to DHS either after DHS is closed.

 

[Nabas]

So if we are staying offsite and start our day at the Studios, then park hop to EPCOT in December, will we be able to catch a skyliner back to Studios after EPCOT closes?

As @Moliphino mentioned, you can walk from the back of Epcot (park exit is called the "International Gateway") to DHS.

 

[joelkfla]

A Skyliner cm told me last week that if you are on board at Epcot IG by 10:30 pm, you will be able to travel all the way to HS. He recommended being in line at the station by 10:00 to be sure of getting on board by 10:30.

 

[GBRforWDW]

A Skyliner cm told me last week that if you are on board at Epcot IG by 10:30 pm, you will be able to travel all the way to HS. He recommended being in line at the station by 10:00 to be sure of getting on board by 10:30.

Great info, thank you!

 

[figment do the bart123]

Thanks to all. I don't think we will be up to that walk after park closing.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

I wouldn't think there'd be any buses running to DHS either after DHS is closed.

Buses run 90 minutes after park close.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Buses run 90 minutes after park close.

But do they run from an open park to a closed park?

 

[Douglas Dubh]

My un

But do they run from an open park to a closed park?

My understanding is they do.

 

[GBRforWDW]

My un

My understanding is they do.

I didn't think they'd take someone to a closed park, but I suppose if you tell them your car is parked there, they might do it. Thanks for the info!

 

[Ross Kratter]

Buses run 90 minutes after park close.

This is not a hard and fast rule. They run until the parks are completely clear of guests. Many guests have reservations at or near, or sometimes just after, official park close. Disney will always make sure they get where they need to go.

 

[Moliphino]

Thanks to all. I don't think we will be up to that walk after park closing.

It is on the long side, though it is a nice walk. Can be a last resort if the Skyliner and boats have stopped running (or are down due to weather), though.

 

[SusanDK]

Does anyone have any recent experience of how crowded the CBR transfer station is in the late afternoon / early evening? We will be parked at DHS and want to take the Skyliner to Epcot around 5 pm this week (high crowd level week).

I've seen some of the Allears YouTube challenges and know that walking is quickest, followed by boat, then Skyliner but these have all been done during peak hours when there is a queue at the CBR transfer station for morning opening times. We have no problem walking, but wanted the experience of the Skyliner since my husband hasn't been on it yet. Although not if we're going to be stuck at the transfer station for an inordinate amount of time.

Also, I've read that it's possible that the CBR to DHS line will be closed when we would likely be on our way home from Epcot (both Epcot and DHS close at 9 pm that day and we will be at Epcot until after closing). How does one know before boarding at the IG to CBR whether or not it will be possible to get on at CBR to DHS? We don't mind walking from Epcot to DHS at the end of the evening if necessary, but if we don't find out until we get to CBR that we can't go any further, how would we then get from CBR back to DHS?