How late does EPCOT close?


How late does EPCOT close? The current typical hours at Epcot are 9AM to 9PM. Hours can vary beyond that—for example, there are some dates with 10AM openings or 9:30PM closes.


What time does EPCOT open in September 2023?

EPCOT is open from 9 am until 9 pm daily, which includes both the new neighborhoods at the front of the park that were formerly Future World and World Showcase. On some busy weekends and holidays, expect EPCOT to extend its closing time to 10 pm.


Can you enter EPCOT just for dinner?

Unfortunately, there isn't an option for a dining ticket or ticket that only grants you entry to the theme park for part of the day. So if you will be visiting Epcot for dinner, you could definitely spend a full day exploring the attractions, entertainment, dining and magic in the theme park.


What time is EPCOT fireworks?

The EPCOT fireworks showtime is usually 9:00pm, every night.


What time does Epcot kick you out?

Regardless of the time the parks close, you will not be asked to leave any attraction as long as you are already in line. For example, if the park closes at 10pm, you will not be turned away from any queue as long as you are in line by 9:59pm.


Does Epcot have a light show every night?

The EPCOT fireworks showtime is usually 9:00pm, every night. Epcot Forever is a temporary show, they run it while they are doing lagoon work so it's short and to the point.


Can you go to EPCOT at night?

Discover a world of possibilities at EPCOT—after the gates close! Experience an evening of magic and thrills with a ticket to Disney After Hours event at EPCOT.


Can you finish Epcot in one day?

While you might not be able to get absolutely everything in the park done in a day (with the near-constant stream of Epcot festivals, there's often just too much to see, do, and eat), you will certainly be able to accomplish most or all of the rides, plus make a dent in whatever else strikes your fancy around World ...


Is Epcot extended evening hours worth it?

Keep in mind that the shops will all close right when Extended Evening Hours end and do not stay open that extra hour like stores do after normal park closing hours. Considering we got on all the most popular rides at EPCOT, I would say that YES Extended Evening Hours are worth it.


Does EPCOT always close at 9?

EPCOT most commonly closes at 9:00 pm each night, but will sometimes stay open later on particularly busy days, weekends, or holidays. We saw hours extended quite a bit last year in EPCOT, allowing guests to stay in the park anywhere from 9:30 pm, 10:00 pm, or even 11:00 pm.


What are EPCOT extended evening hours?

The Extended Evening Theme Park Hours program allows guests of Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Disney Resort Hotels and select others to enjoy a theme park on specified nights for up to two hours after it closes to the general public.


Does EPCOT have after hours?

The Disney After Hours at EPCOT event takes place from 10.00pm to 1.00am. You can get a head start on the fun by entering EPCOT at 7.00pm. You do not need a Disney park reservation or additional ticket to enter EPCOT after 7.00pm. Parking is not included in the ticket price.


Can you leave EPCOT and then come back?

Wondering if you can return to EPCOT after leaving? Yes, you can leave Epcot and come back... here's what we did during our afternoon break from Epcot to watch football, eat lunch, and let our kiddo rest with a nap during a recent Disney World Vacation.


Is Epcot worth a whole day?

In general, you should think of Epcot as a two-day park. There's so much to see and do that you really need a couple of days to enjoy everything without feeling like you're rushing through the park. But we recognize that most people can't or won't give two of their precious days at Disney to Epcot.


Does everything in EPCOT close at 9?

EPCOT is open from 9 am until 9 pm daily, which includes both the new neighborhoods at the front of the park that were formerly Future World and World Showcase. On some busy weekends and holidays, expect EPCOT to extend its closing time to 10 pm.


Can you finish Epcot in half a day?

EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.


What day is Epcot least crowded?

As a general rule of thumb the best day of the week to visit EPCOT typically tends to be Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. We would recommend visiting on a Wednesday during the festivals mentioned above.


Can Epcot be done in half a day?

EPCOT is arguably the least family-friendly park at Walt Disney World, so you may not need more than a few hours to do everything of interest if you have small children. With that said, a full day at EPCOT is highly recommended for first-timers.