Take a tour of the Disney Skyliner Resorts - Disney's Riviera Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney's Art of Animation Resort. See why these resorts make it easy to experience all that Walt Disney World has to offer with their convenient location to the Disney Skyliner and stunning amenities!

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Disney Skyliner Resorts

If you want to stay in one of Disney's resort hotels near the Disney Skyliner route, you'll want to read all about Disney's Riviera Resort, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Art of Animation Resort, and Disney's Pop Century Resort below and get a glimpse into the unique features that make each property special!

Discount Disney World Tickets

Before we get started, I want to let you know who I trust to book my Disney World vacations. First of all, it's always a good idea to book through an authorized Disney travel agent because they can help you if any problems arise with your reservation.

Secondly, I always use my travel partner, Get Away Today. They have the best customer service and will monitor your vacation package for discounts that may arise and automatically apply them to your reservation.

They also have a dedicated concierge team to help you not only make hotel reservations at Disney resorts and off-site properties, but they can help you make dining reservations and arrange special experiences as well. All at no cost to you!

Check WDW discount ticket prices here or get a free Disney vacation quote from them here. You can also give them a call at 855-GET-AWAY and let them know Mommy Mouse Clubhouse sent you!

Disney Skyliner Hours

The hours of Disney's Skyliner will vary depending on the park hours for Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Generally, they will begin 60-90 minutes before park opening and end 60-90 minutes after park closing. Remember, as a guest at Disney hotels, you are entitled to enter the theme parks 30 minutes before they officially open.

Disney's Riviera Resort

Our first stop is Disney's Riviera Resort which is a Deluxe Villa Resort and the only deluxe resort on the Skyliner line.

Riviera Resort Artwork

As you enter the resort grounds, you don't want to miss these beautiful mosaic murals featuring whimsical Disney scenes from Tangled and Peter Pan. They are absolutely breathtaking in person.

Disney's Riviera Resort Guest Rooms

The guest rooms at the Riviera range from cozy Tower Studio rooms that sleep up to two guests to spacious villas with a studio, 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Tower Studio Rooms

• Sleeps 2
• 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed
• Private Balcony
• Mini Refrigerator

Deluxe Studio

• Sleeps 5
• 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed
• 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• Kitchen Sink
• Mini Refrigerator

1 Bedroom Villa

• Sleeps 5
• 1 King Bed
• 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed
• 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• Stove/Oven Range
• Kitchen Sink
• Refrigerator
• Washer & Dryer

2 Bedroom Villa

• Sleeps 9
• 1 King Bed
• 2 Queen Beds
• 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed
• 1 Single Pull Down Bed
• Stove/Oven Range
• Kitchen Sink
• Refrigerator
• Washer & Dryer

3 Bedroom Grand Villa

• Sleeps 12
• 1 King Bed
• 4 Queen Beds
• 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
• Stove/Oven Range
• Kitchen Sink
• Refrigerator
• Washer & Dryer

Riviera Pools

There are two pools at Riviera Resort. On is a family-friendly pool area with a water slide and a second pool that offers more relaxation.

Plus, this hotel has an interactive water play area for kids that features Fantasia characters.

On-Site Dining

• Bar Riva: Quick Service
• Topolino's Terrace-Flavors of the Rivera: Table Service (reservations required)
• Le Petit Café: Quick Service
• Primo Piatto: Quick Service

Extra Evening Hours

A perk of staying at deluxe Disney resort hotels, like the Riviera, is that you get to enjoy exclusive extra evening hours at two of the Disney theme parks: Magic Kingdom and Epcot! This is an easy way to get extra time in the parks with little to no waiting in line for attractions!

How Much Does Riviera Resort Cost?

The price for staying at Disney's Riviera Resort starts at around $400 and goes up from there depending on the type of room you book and time of year.

Disney's Riviera Resort Highlights

• Deluxe resort with villas of up to 3 bedrooms
• 2 pools
• Kids splash area
• 4 on-site restaurants
• Easy access to the Disney World Skyliner
• Extra evening hours at Magic Kingdom and Epcot on select nights

Caribbean Beach Resort

Right across the water from the Riviera Resort is Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort. This moderate resort incorporates two-story buildings with vibrant colors that represent 5 different Caribbean islands: Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad and Aruba. When I stayed here a few years ago, my favorite area was Jamaica for ease of catching the Disney shuttles.

This resort offers great views of the Disney Skyliner gondolas right from your room!

Caribbean Beach Resort Guest Rooms

The rooms at Caribbean Beach Resort will sleep either 4 or 5 guests.

Standard or Preferred Room

• Sleeps 4
• 2 Queen Beds
• Mini Refrigerator

Standard or Preferred Room - 5th Sleeper

• Sleeps 5
• 2 Queen Beds and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed
• 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed and 1 Child-Size Pull-Down Bed
• Mini Refrigerator

King Bed

• Sleeps 2
• King-Size Bed
• Mini Refrigerator

Caribbean Beach Pool

The pool area features a zero-entry pool, two waterslides, water cannons, and a relaxing spa. Plus there is a shipwreck play area that includes 3 small slides and other water features.

Playgrounds

At Caribbean Beach Resort, there are a few playgrounds scattered around, that my boys loved when we stayed here.

On-Site Dining

• Sebastian’s Bistro: Table Service (reservations required)
• Centertown Market: Quick Service
• Centertown Market Grab & Go: Quick Service
• Banana Cabana: Bar
• Spyglass Grill

How Much Does Disney's Caribbean Beach Cost

The price to stay at Caribbean Beach will start around $250 per night, depending on when you plan to book your trip.

Caribbean Beach Resort Highlights:

• Moderate resort with rooms that sleep up to 5 guests
• Zero-entry pool
• 2 Water Slides
• Shipwreck-themed water playground.
• 5 on-site restaurants
• Easy access to Disney Skyliner Stations

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

Our last Skyliner hotel tour will be at Disney's Art of Animation Resort which is one of Disney's value resorts and is pretty affordable, especially if you have a larger family.

Art of Animation Guest Rooms

There are two types of guest rooms at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Standard hotel rooms and family suites.

The Little Mermaid Standard Room

• Sleeps 4
• 1 King Bed
• 2 Queen Beds
• Mini Refrigerator

Family Suites (Lion King, Cars, or Little Nemo-Themed)

• Sleeps 6
• 1 Queen Bed
• 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
• 1 Double-Size Table Bed
• Microwave
• Kitchen Sink
• Mini Refrigerator

Art of Animation Pools

The Big Blue Pool is inspired by the Disney and Pixar movie Finding Nemo and is the largest pool in Walt Disney World and also includes an interactive water play area for little ones.

This resort also has the Cozy Cone pool, near the Cars suites, and the Flippin' Fins Pool near the Little Mermaid rooms.

Onsite Dining

• Landscape of Flavors: Quick Service
• The Drop Off Pool Bar: Bar

How Much Does Art of Animation Cost

Prices start around $400 depending on when you plan to visit Walt Disney World.

Art of Animation Highlights

• Value resort with family suites that can sleep up to 6
• Little Mermaid, Cars, Lion King, and Finding Nemo-themed rooms
• 3 pools, including The Big Blue Pool, the largest pool on Disney World property
• 2 on-site restaurants
• Easy access to the Skyliner to take you to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot

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Book a Disney World Vacation

As I mentioned earlier, if you're planning a vacation to Disney World, I highly recommend using a travel agent, like Get Away Today.

They are my go-to Disney experts and have a Walt Disney World concierge team on staff to help you with booking your room, dining reservations, and special experiences all at no extra charge.

Final Thoughts

If you want to enjoy the convenience of the Disney Skyliner and stay at one of these resorts on your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation, I highly recommend Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, or Art of Animation Resort.

All offer amazing accommodations and lots of fun amenities like pools and on-site dining. Plus, they are all connected to the Skyliner which makes transportation around Disney World super easy.

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