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EVERY Resort Restaurant You Can Access from the Disney Skyliner Route

Whether you’re staying in a hotel along the Skyliner route at Disney World or you’re just wanting to get out and explore the area from above–you might get hungry. Thankfully, you’ll have plenty of options nearby no matter where you decide to disembark your gondola to grab a bite to eat. Below, we’ve provided a list of every resort restaurant and lounge within walking distance of a Skyliner station. We’ve also added links to the menus and a few suggestions based on our experiences.

Barefoot Bay with Disney's Riviera Resort sitting in the backdrop at sunset
Disney’s Riviera Resort sits on Barefoot Bay. | Resorts Gal

Resorts on the Disney Skyliner Route and Within Walking Distance

The following resorts have or share a Skyliner station:

  • Disney’s Riviera Resort
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Disney’s Art of Animation

Additionally, the following resorts are within walking distance of Epcot’s International Gateway and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which have a Skyliner station.

  • Disney’s Beach Club
  • Disney’s Yacht Club
  • Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
  • Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotel
  • Disney’s Swan Reserve

*This guide does not include Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot restaurants. However, you can enter those parks for dining if you have valid admission. We recommend upgrading to a park-hopper ticket when staying in this area if your budget allows.

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a collage with resorts located on the Disney Skyliner
Resorts on the Disney Skyliner | Resorts Gal

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort is home to the following restaurants:

Le Petit Cafe: We always stop here, even if it’s just to see what’s in the bakery case! Think pastries during the earlier portions of the day and small bites with cocktails later.

Bar Riva: This indoor/outdoor lounge offers a Mediterranean vibe. You can walk up for a table anytime and enjoy anything from a cocktail to an entree off the menu. Seating is first come, first served.

Primo Piatto: We rank this location as the best quick-service restaurant at Disney’s Resorts. It’s that good, and we eat here often! See our complete review below for pictures of things we’ve tried.

Topolino’s Terrace: This table service restaurant offers two distinct services. It’s a character meal for breakfast and signature dining at dinner. You can’t go wrong with either meal.

a salad with a sandwich from Primo Piatto

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

The following restaurants are at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort.

Banana Cabana Pool Bar and Grill: This fun lounge is part of Old Port Royale and is across the walkway from the Fuentes del Morro Pool. It offers casual, shaded outdoor seating. You can order anything from a soda to a complete meal.

Centertown Market: This resort’s quick service offers a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. They also have a separate shop called Centertown Market Grab n’ Go that sells soft-serve ice cream, snacks, and other treats!

Sebastian’s Bistro is the resort’s table-service restaurant. It offers a family-style meal, with platters brought to the table and shared among your group. This restaurant gets rave reviews, and the bread pudding is a guest favorite.

Spyglass Bar and Grill is a secondary quick service restaurant at Disney’s Caribbean Beach.

  • Type: Quick Service Restaurant
  • Preview the Menu on Disney.com
  • Extra: This outdoor quick-service restaurant is located in the Trinidad section of Caribbean Beach. While anyone can dine here, it was designed to serve guests staying at this end of the resort.

All of the restaurants at Disney’s Caribbean Beach, except for the Spyglass Bar and Grill, are part of Old Port Royale. We have a separate photo guide that discusses touring Old Port Royale.

a bridge across Barefoot Bay to Old Port Royale where restaurants are located
Bridge Across the Lake at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort | Resorts Gal

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

The following food court and pool bar are available at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

Everything Pop Food Court is the primary dining area at Pop Century. You can order from a variety of stations offering various food cuisines. This is an excellent place to pick up basics like Disney pizza, chicken nuggets, and cheeseburgers.

Petals Pool Bar is the resort’s pool bar. It sits between the pool and the main lobby. Anyone can access it.

a meal with veggies and sesame chicken from the food court at Pop Century
Sesame Chicken with Vegetables from the Pop Century Food Court | Resorts Gal

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

The following food court and pool bar are available at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

Landscape of Flavors is the primary food court at Disney’s Art of Animation. It’s similar to Pop Century’s food court, which is within walking distance. If you’re in the area and need a meal or a snack, we would suggest going to whichever one is closest. Both are inside the resort’s main lobby.

The Drop-Off Pool Bar is just outside the main lobby near the Big Blue Pool. The pool bar is accessible to all guests.

the Cars area of Art of Animation with Sarge
Explore the grounds of the Art of Animation during your visit. | Resorts Gal

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

The following restaurants are located at Disney’s Beach Club.

Cape May Cafe is a character meal in the morning only and seafood buffet at night. You’ll want to have reservations to dine here, especially for breakfast. The seafood buffet often gets mixed reviews. We dined here recently within about 30 minutes of the restaurant opening and had a delicious meal. I have a theory that the food is fresher when you eat here earlier rather than later.

Martha’s Vineyard is the Beach Club’s Lounge. This is one of our go-to places to dine when the weather is cool. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve enjoyed a bowl of clam chowder here.

Hurricane Hanna’s is the poolside quick-service restaurant at Storm-Along Bay. They have a separate walk-up ordering seating area for non-resort guests outside the pool area. We love to grab a quick bite to eat here when the weather is comfortable enough to sit outside.

Beach Club Marketplace is the resort’s quick service. Unfortunately, we do not think this location offers enough variety. However, they do have an excellent plant-based Mickey-shaped brownie that will satisfy any chocolate cravings.

an order of corn bread with soup from Martha's Vineyard
Clam Chowder with Corn Bread | Martha’s Vineyard

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The following restaurants are located at Disney’s Yacht Club.

Yachtsman Steakhouse is a formal dining restaurant with a focus on steak. You’ll want to have reservations. We have enjoyed the Prime Rib, New York Strip, and Ribeye here. However, the onion rolls are the restaurant’s claim to fame. We could devour an entire basket! (If you want a good steak, this is a good option, but we give Shula’s Steakhouse next door a slightly higher ranking.)

Ale and Compass Restaurant is one of my favorite restaurants at Disney World. It’s casual with reasonable pricing and good food. If you dine here for breakfast, you must try the chocolate waffles. They are a true treat!

Ale and Compass Lounge is the lounge for the neighboring restaurant. You can order most items from the restaurant’s menu during dinner service. We often dine here when we can’t get a reservation next door. Or we’ll place a mobile order at the restaurant, pick it up, and enjoy it in the lounge.

Crew’s Cup Lounge is the lounge for Yachtsman Steakhouse. This is the place to go for one meal in particular–Prime Rib Sliders. They are always a guilty pleasure.

The Market at Ale and Compass is the quick service restaurant for Disney’s Yacht Club. It’s pretty similar to the Beach Club Marketplace next door with the majority of menu items being premade. We prefer to dine at the resort’s lounges or Hurricane Hanna’s over the quick services.

Prime Rib Sliders from Crew's Cup near the Disney Skyliner

Disney’s BoardWalk Resort

The following dining locations are available at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.

Flying Fish is the signature dining location at Disney’s BoardWalk. You’ll want to have reservations to dine here. The restaurant is known for its expansive seafood selection.

The Cake Bake Shop is a table service restaurant that offers tea in the afternoon. Everything here is pricy. So make sure to preview their menu before making reservations or stop in and browse the adjoining bakery.

Trattoria al Forno is an Italian restaurant on Disney’s Boardwalk that serves breakfast and dinner. You’ll want to get reservations but they do take walk-ups based on availability.

BoardWalk Deli is the resort’s quick service dining location. They have a bakery case with a variety of pastries and desserts plus sandwiches and salads. (Note that like the other quick services in the area, some of the entree items are premade. It can be difficult to order something freshly prepared or customized here.)

Blue Ribbon Corndogs is a stand on the Boardwalk that primarily sells corn dogs. We haven’t had a chance to try them yet, but have heard good things about the cheese sticks.

AbracadaBar is a magician’s themed lounge on Disney’s Boardwalk that offers a small bites and cocktail menu.

Belle Vue Lounge is the resort’s primary lounge off the lobby. They offer a cocktail service in the evenings.

  • Type: Lounge
  • What to Order: Cocktails
  • Preview Menu on Disney.com
  • Extra: We like to grab a bite to eat elsewhere and enjoy it here in the lounge.

*Leaping Horse Libations, the pool bar, is only accessible to resort guests.

red tables and chairs facing the lake on Disney's Boardwalk
Disney’s Boardwalk is within short walking distance of the Skyliner. | Resorts Gal

Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts

Lastly, Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotels sit among the Epcot Resorts Area. You can walk to them from the Skyliner. However, it’s important to note that these resorts do not take MagicBands as a form of payment. They are also not part of the Disney Dining Plan.

Swan Hotel

  • Il Mulino (Italian, Table Service Restaurant)
  • Kimonos (Sushi, Table Service Restaurant)
  • Garden Grove (Breakfast and Lunch Only, Table Service, Not Open Every Day)
  • Java (Quick Service)
  • Chill (Frozen Drinks, Quick Service)

Dolphin Hotel

  • Shula’s Steak House (Signature Dining, Table Service)
  • Todd English’s Bluezoo (Signature Dining, Table Service)
  • The Fountain (Casual, Table Service)
  • Rosa Mexicano (Casual, Table Service)
  • Cabana Bar and Beach Club (Poolside Table Service)
  • Picabu (Quick Service, Buffet)
  • Fuel (Quick Service)
  • Phins (Lounge)

Swan Reserve

  • Grounds (Quick Service)
  • Stir (Lounge)
  • Tangerine (Poolside Bar with Quick Service)
  • Amare (Table Service)

To learn more about these restaurants you can preview our Swan and Dolphin Hotel Dining Guide or our Swan Reserve Dining Guide.

the causeway between the Skyliner and the Swan and Dolphin

Final Thoughts

We hope you found this guide helpful for planning dining options within walking distance of the Disney Skyliner. For more dining at Disney World, you might enjoy the following:

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