EPCOT is scheduled to open an hour later than usual on three mornings during the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.
According to Disney’s posted schedule cited by Disney Fanatic, the park will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, Saturday, Jan. 9, and Sunday, Jan. 10. Early Theme Park Entry for Disney Resort hotel guests is listed for 9:30 a.m. on those dates. EPCOT is still scheduled to close at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 6, and Friday, Jan. 8, are listed with regular hours: Early Theme Park Entry at 8:30 a.m. and a 9 a.m. opening for other guests.
The later openings coincide with the Jan. 6-10 Marathon Weekend, which includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon. The source notes that Thursday’s later opening aligns with the 5K and was not part of the comparable schedules it cited for 2025 and 2026.
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Race activity has previously used EPCOT as a start and finish area. Disney Fanatic reported that last year’s half marathon began at 5 a.m. and the full marathon at 4:30 a.m., with the latter expected to have finishers arriving into early afternoon. Visitors headed to EPCOT on the affected mornings may want to check park hours again closer to their trip, as schedules can change.
Race mornings can also bring road closures around Walt Disney World, potentially affecting buses and rideshare travel. Guests planning Walt Disney World park days during the weekend should allow extra travel time.
