Dining on the Disney Skyliner

The Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World isn’t only good for traveling from point A to point B via aerial gondolas.

It’s a prime form of transportation that can take guests to several locations with a variety of dining locations, including Table Service, Quick Service, and lounges.

If you’re looking for a new place to eat at Disney World or simply want to learn more about the gondola system, let’s dive into what it means to dine on the Disney Skyliner.

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Everywhere You Can Dine on the Skyliner

Just like with the buses, boats, and monorail, anyone visiting Walt Disney World can use the Disney Skyliner. And, you don’t have to be staying at one of the Skyliner resorts to ride it, either.

But, if you are staying at one of the Skyliner resorts (Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, & Riviera), having the Skyliner means you’ll have easy access to additional dining options (including character meals) at nearby resorts and parks.

And, if you’re visiting Hollywood Studios or Epcot and are just looking for something different to do, taking a ride on the Skyliner to one of the connected resorts for a meal or snack is a fun way to get out of the parks for a bit.

Here’s what you can find along the way:

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Riviera is located in the Epcot Resort Area. The Deluxe Villa/Disney Vacation Club Resort not only offers stunning views, but has several places to dine, including:

Bar Riva

An open-air pool bar that serves cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and lounge-style food.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Topolino’s Terrace —Flavors of the Riviera

A Table-Service restaurant offering breakfast and dinner with unbelievable rooftop views. This is a character breakfast with Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald. We have a review that you can read, if you’d like. Reservations are recommended.
Price range: $35 to $59.99 per adult
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Le Petit Café

Think of this is a Quick-Service spot serving a patisserie-style menu, where you can grab specialty coffees in the morning and a cocktail in the evening. Small bites are offered after 4 p.m.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Primo Piatto

This Quick-Service spot serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can grab breakfast items, snacks, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine, and more.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

disney skyiner at caribbean beach resort

Caribbean Beach is located in the Epcot Resort Area and is a Moderate Resort with a range of dining choices.

Centertown Market

A Quick-Service location, where you can order breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can find Latin- and Caribbean-inspired dishes here, as well.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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Centertown Market Grab & Go

A casual counter-service spot to quickly grab meals on the go, like salads, sandwiches, snacks, bakery items, and bottled beverages.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Banana Cabana

This is the pool-side bar and lounge located next to feature pool Fuentes del Morro. You can order a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including the signature Banana Cabana. There are also quick bites available, like zesty jerk chicken wings, loaded potato fries, plant-based options, and more.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Sebastian’s Bistro

A Table-Service restaurant serving only dinner and a menu featuring Latin and Caribbean-inspired dishes. The Caribbean Pull-apart rolls are a fan-favorite. Reservations are recommended.
Price range: $15 to $34.99 per adult
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Spyglass Grill (temporarily unavailable)

You can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this Quick-Service location in the Trinidad pool area and even has a patio overlooking Barefoot Bay. The menu includes American items with a Caribbean twist.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

disney skyliner at pop century and art of animation

Art of Animation is a Value Resort in the Wide World of Sports Resort Area and only has two dining choices — a food court and a pool bar.

Landscape of Flavors

A Quick-Service food-court style spot that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner inspired by American favorites, like burgers and pizzas.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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The Drop Off Pool Bar

A pool-side bar by The Big Blue Pool and near the main lobby. You can purchase frozen beverages, cocktails, draft beer, sangria, wine, and more.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Disney’s Pop Century Resort

pop century and art of animation disney skyliner station

Like Art of Animation, Pop Century is also a Value Resort in the Wide World of Sports Resort Area with only a food court and a pool bar.

Everything POP Shopping & Dining

A Quick-Service food-court style spot that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is the main dining location at Pop Century and usually features specialty, limited-time cupcakes.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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Everything POP Shop & Dining at Pop Century Resort

Petals Pool Bar

A 60s-themed located by the Hippy Dippy pool and main lobby. You can purchase specialty beverages, cocktails, draft beer, sangria, wine, and more.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Epcot & Hollywood Studios

Of course, Epcot and Hollywood Studios have a lot to offer dining-wise including Quick and Table-service restaurants and food carts.

Let’s also not forget that Epcot has four seasonal festivals (Festival of the Arts, Flower & Garden, Food & Wine, and Festival of the Holidays) with themed-food and beverage booths that are always a must.

minnie at silver screen dine in hollywood studios

If you’re looking to book character dining, both theme parks offer that as well. Epcot’s Garden Grill is a fan-favorite, especially because the restaurant rotates (seriously) and you can meet farmer Mickey, Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale.

Hollywood Studios’ character dining includes Minnie’s Seasonal Dine (lunch and dinner) and Disney Junior Play n’ Dine (breakfast) at Hollywood & Vine. You can meet Minnie and friends at the former and Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, and Roadster Goofy at the latter.

Of course, there’s unique dining offerings in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. Oga’s Cantina is great spot to grab a tasty (and somewhat expensive) drink and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo has some of the best Quick Service on property.

Baseline Tap House at Hollywood Studios is also another top-notch choice if you want a refreshing California brew. If you like wheat beers, try the Golden Road Hefeweizen — or get a beer flight!

As for Epcot, you can eat and drink around the World Showcase. Rose & Crown Pub is perfect for beer lovers, whereas Mexico is the spot if you love margaritas.

Park Hopping

If you are staying at a resort with easy access to a park (like those on the Skyliner), having a Park Hopper ticket will give you a lot more options for dining.

While not as convenient as being able to just walk to a park – like you can if you’re staying at a resort at the Boardwalk area – the Skyliner does make it relatively painless to pop over to Hollywood Studios or Epcot for dinner or dessert.

Important note: At this time, Park Hopping is only allowed after 2 pm.

BoardWalk Area

Although the following resorts don’t have direct access to the Disney Skyliner, the Skyliner station at Epcot’s International Gateway is just a short walk away which makes it much easier for those staying on the Skyliner to access these specific hotels and their dining options.

Typically, walking takes about 15 minutes or so, depending on your pace and whether or not you stop to take photos, etc.

You’ll also want to keep the weather in mind. Nobody wants to go on a long walk when it’s super cold and windy (yes, this sometimes happens in Disney World), way too hot, or rainy and stormy.

Depending, you might be better off taking a rideshare service or you can, of course, use a Disney World bus.

Whatever you decide, here’s what to expect dining-wise at these Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts.

BoardWalk Inn & Villas

Bar/Lounge

Belle Vue Lounge

A 1930s-style lounge that serves coffee and pastries in the morning and cocktails in the evening. You can also play board games.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Leaping Horse Libations

A carousel-themed bar by Luna Park Pool serving frozen cocktails, wine, sangria, and beer. You can also find snacks, salads, and sandwiches.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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AbracadaBar

A fun, themed-bar that takes guests back in time to the golden age of magic. The cocktail lounge serves all kinds of unique drinks. You can also purchase select bar snacks.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Quick Service

BoardWalk Bakery

A Quick Service spot for guests to grab baked goods, house-specialty salads, sandwiches, and hot and cold beverages for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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BoardWalk Joe’s Marvelous Margaritas

If you want a margarita and a quick snack, this is the place to try at the BoardWalk. Frozen drinks are a specialty here and you can choose from the likes of margaritas, piña coladas, and the Captain’s Seaside Sensation — a pineapple smoothie with a shot of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum!
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Funnel Cake Cart (temporarily unavailable)

This cart is exactly what it sounds like — a cart that sells funnel cakes. You can also find other goodies here, like fried ice cream and cotton candy.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Pizza Window

This Quick Service spot offers guests the opportunity to purchase a slice of pizza — or a whole pie! There are several types to choose from, along with beer, wine and sangria options.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
Mobile Order available
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The To-Go Cart

You can order small snacks here, including hot dogs, corn dogs, mac and cheese bites, mozzarella sticks, fried potato chips, french fries, along with burgers, sandwiches, and more.
Price range: $14.99 and under per adult
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Table Service

Big River Grille & Brewing Works

A casual dining spot that serves lunch and dinner. This is also a “family-friendly microbrewery and restaurant” that features award-winning beers and fresh twists on American pub favorites. You can make reservations by calling the restaurant directly at (407) 751-1544.
Price range: $15 to $34.99 per adult
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ESPN Club (temporarily unavailable)

The ESPN Club is a table-service restaurant that serves lunch and dinner. There is also bar service. If you’re a big sports fan, you’ll love this spot. You can enjoy American sports pub cuisine, sports entertainment (so many TVs!), and even shop. Reservations are recommended.
Price range: $15 to $34.99 per adult
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Flying Fish

Flying Fish is a Table-Service restaurant that serves dinner only. It’s in the higher-price range and features sustainable seafood and prime steaks on its menu. Reservations are recommended.
Price range: $35 to $59.99 per adult
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Trattoria al Forno (no characters currently)

For breakfast and dinner, you may want to try Trattoria al Forno. Typically, you can meet Ariel, Prince Eric, Flynn Rider, and Rapunzel her for breakfast. The menu celebrates the diversity of Italian cuisine with authentic ingredients and recipes from Milan to Rome. Reservations are recommended.
Price range: $15 to $34.99 per adult
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Yacht & Beach Club