Skyliner Refurbishment Jan. 25-31, 2026 & Jan. 24-30, 2027

[stinkpickle]

I just got an email from Disney about this since we have a stay booked at BCV 1/27-2/1/26.

At first I was a little bummed but now I'm thinking this is a blessing for those of us staying at BC/YC and Boardwalk, correct? The International Gateway entrance at Rope Drop will be way less crowded? I'm okay with walking or taking the boat to DHS. I do feel bad for the people staying at RIV/POP/AOA/CBR though.

Absolutely, we've stayed at Dolphin and YC during those maintenance periods, and rope dropping that entrance was a breeze.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

FYI

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969072638292013462

 

[hardcorestitch]

FYI

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969072638292013462

Looks like the last week of January must be the regular Disney Skyliner maintenance period every year now.

 

[CoachBeard]

This is so awesome! I always travel that time of year and in 2024 was caught off guard and unaware of the maintenance. This year I didn’t go but I know we were left in the dark for a while. I booked my trip for Jan 11-25 2026 and hoped but then it was announced and I just barely missed it which is nice because I’m staying at Riviera!
Now we can all plan for 2027 with the knowledge of the downtime. This is so great!

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Looks like the last week of January must be the regular Disney Skyliner maintenance period every year now.

It typically seems to be - but not in 2025 for some reason! There was no maintenance earlier this year! Hope that doesn't mean they have even more to do in 2026.......

 

[Simba's Mom]

FYI

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969072638292013462

So great it's already announced! I also tend to go in late January, and as a DVC member, I make my reservations 11 months out and then hope I picked the right week. For 2026 I picked the exact week of the refurbishment. But next year, I can make my plans from knowledge.

 

[VGCgroupie]

They announced other things too. I was stalking today to add to my Boardwalk stay and saw the warning for refurb on the pool at BW in April. I was like what?? It didnt say that when I booked! Then I realized it was for April 2027

 

[CarolynFH]

Wow, Disney is becoming more considerate of their guests. Very nice!