Hi Abbey,
Welcome to planDisney! It's nice to see you planning all of the details for your Walt Disney World holiday next spring, isn't it a lot of fun? Personally, I like to make a very detailed plan before my family's visit but then when we get there, we use it more like a "guide" than a recipe for vacation.
I like how you are planning to do activities outside of the theme parks! Disney's BoardWalk is a lovely area to visit for a couple of hours, and I especially enjoy it in the evening hours when the promenade is all lit up and the temperature has cooled down. The official time for Disney's BoardWalkis listed for each date in the previous link. However, I can tell you that each shop, entertainment, or restaurant may have its own operating hours. For example, Jellyrolls is open from 7:00 PM to 1:45 AM today. Jellyrolls is a dueling piano bar for Guests who are 21 and over and is a great way to spend the evening, but I do want to make sure you know there is a cover charge. Atlantic Dance Hall is also another fun experience at Disney's BoardWalk for Guests who are 21 and older and its operating hours are listed by date in the previous link. If you are interested in dining or snacking, here is a link to the restaurants available at Disney's BoardWalkand you can check the operating hours for each one by clicking on each individual restaurant.
Now, let's talk about "how to get there from here"! If you will be starting at Disney's Pop Century Resort, the easiest way in my opinion is to take the Disney Skyliner to EPCOT. The Disney Skyliner will take you to the EPCOT International Gateway entrance where there is a Disney Skyliner station located. Once you exit the Disney Skyliner station at EPCOT, you can then walk to Disney's BoardWalk or take a quick boat ride to the area.Please note, that after you get on the first Disney Skyliner gondola at Disney's Pop Century Resort, you will then transfer to another gondola at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort since this area is the "hub" for the Disney Skyliner system. It's a quick and easy process, just follow the signage or ask a helpful Cast Member nearby for instructions.
Have a Magical vacation! Since you will be visiting in the spring, I hope you will have an opportunity to check out the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Although the exact dates haven't been released yet, there is an excellent chance that since you are visiting in late March, you will most likely be visiting while it is occurring.
See Ya Real Soon,
Brenda
FAQs
The Disney Skyliner will take you to the EPCOT International Gateway entrance where there is a Disney Skyliner station located. Once you exit the Disney Skyliner station at EPCOT, you can then walk to Disney's BoardWalk or take a quick boat ride to the area.
Do Disney buses go to the BoardWalk? ›
From Magic Kingdom or Disney's Animal Kingdom, you can catch a bus to Disney's BoardWalk Inn or Villas. However, if you are at EPCOT or Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's BoardWalk is accessible via boat or walking!
Can you take the Skyliner from Pop Century? ›
The resorts with Disney Skyliner access are: Disney's Pop Century. Disney's Caribbean Beach. Disney's Art of Animation.
What building is closest to the Skyliner at Pop Century? ›
The 1960s and the 1970s (Buildings 4, 5, 6, and 10) are the most requested sections at Pop Century. They are all close to Classic Hall and Skyliner Station. This section houses Standard, Standard Pool, Preferred, and Preferred Pool View rooms. Buildings 7 and 9 make up the 1980s section.
Can you take the monorail to the BoardWalk? ›
Also it can be key to remember that the most direct bus won't necessarily get you to your destination quicker, especially during peak times. While there is not a monorail that leaves from the Boardwalk, guests can still take the monorail from EPCOT to the Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom.
Where is the closest Skyliner to the BoardWalk? ›
Plus, the Disney Skyliner station at International Gateway at EPCOT is conveniently located just a short stroll away from Disney's BoardWalk entertainment district, Disney's Yacht Club Resort, Disney's Beach Club Resort and Disney's BoardWalk Inn.
How do I get to the BoardWalk at Disney? ›
Get to Disney's Boardwalk by Skyliner
- Take the bus to Hollywood Studios.
- Take the skyliner to the Caribbean Beach Resort.
- Take the skyliner from the Caribbean Beach Resort to EPCOT (back entrance). The skyliner will stop at the Riviera Resort, but just stay seated and don't get off.
- Walk to the boardwalk.
The Walt Disney World resort in Florida has four theme parks, two water parks, a handful of hotels and a golf course. A little-known secret also worth visiting is Disney's BoardWalk. Filled with restaurants, hotels and a dueling piano bar, Disney's BoardWalk offers ticket-free entry and plenty of things to do.
Which Disney park is closest to the BoardWalk? ›
Strung like saltwater taffy along the shimmering Crescent Lake, Disney's BoardWalk Inn is located within walking distance to both EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Can you walk from Pop Century to All Star movies? ›
Another very popular question we receive is, can you walk from All-Star Movies to Pop Century? And as a general rule, you can not walk from All-Star Movies to Pop Century. And although it is only about a 3-4 mile difference between the two resorts the main reason is there is not an official walking path.
Hours vary seasonally. In general, you can expect the Skyliner to begin running about an hour before EPCOT and Disney's Hollywood Studios open, and to stop running about an hour after those parks close, but there is significant variability in this.
Does the Skyliner go from Pop Century to Magic Kingdom? ›
Important note: You can't get to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, or Disney Springs from the Disney Skyliner. If those are your destinations, you'll need to use another mode of Disney transportation.
Does the Skyliner go directly from Pop Century to Hollywood Studios? ›
Remember, if you are going to Hollywood Studios and traveling from Disney's Pop Century, Art of Animation, Riviera, or an EPCOT resort, you'll have to change tracks at the Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station. That means you'll have to wait in a second line.
Can you ride the Skyliner from Pop Century to EPCOT? ›
I find the quickest and easiest way to get to EPCOT from Disney's Pop Century Resort is to take the Disney Skyliner! Luckily, one of the entry stations to the Disney Skyliner is located right next to the resort. Just look for Hourglass Lake, as the boarding station is found on the bridge that crosses the lake!
Where does Disney Skyliner go from Pop Century? ›
What Resorts and Theme Parks Are on the Skyliner? The Skyliner connects two theme parks—Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios to four resorts: Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Art of Animation, and Riviera Resort. Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort share a single station between the two hotels.
What places does the Skyliner go to? ›
This grand, state-of-the-art gondola system conveniently connects Disney's Hollywood Studios and International Gateway at EPCOT to the following Disney Resort hotels:
- Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.
- Disney's Pop Century Resort.
- Disney's Riviera Resort.
The Walt Disney World resort in Florida has four theme parks, two water parks, a handful of hotels and a golf course. A little-known secret also worth visiting is Disney's BoardWalk. Filled with restaurants, hotels and a dueling piano bar, Disney's BoardWalk offers ticket-free entry and plenty of things to do.
How do you get from All Star movies to the BoardWalk? ›
Take a bus traveling from Disney's All-Star Movies Resort to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Take the walkway leading from Disney's Hollywood Studios to Disney's BoardWalk.
