Are the parks open during Disney marathon?

Roberto, theme park hours haven't been released for January 2024 quite yet, but the theme parks are usually open within their normal operating hours, even during the Walt Disney World Marathon!



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The only real impact on crowds is that some of them will be wearing their medals in the parks, so you'll get a bit of “clang clang” as people walk about. It's a little busier, but it shouldn't be like “OMG, we can't move!”

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For the past few years, the marathon finish line has taken place in the EPCOT parking area. This makes it super convenient for spectators since they don't need theme park tickets to enter the EPCOT parking area.

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December 26-31. This is the most crowded and most expensive time of year. Crowds get increasingly bad starting about December 20 and running through the New Year. (If you absolutely must go at this time, check out our Christmas week survival guide.)

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When is Disney World the MOST crowded?
  • Easter (both the week before and the week after typically have increased crowds)
  • Independence Day (July 4)
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day (2nd Monday in October)
  • Veterans' Day (November 11)
  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)
  • Christmas week through January 1.


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Keeping Your Motivation
  1. Overcoming Off-Days. If you feel sluggish, warm up slowly. Take an easy pace with plenty of walking breaks. ...
  2. Beating Mental Blocks. Every runner has rough runs. Don't give up! ...
  3. Training Locations. The right running route can improve motivation. Add in appealing scenery and it can help inspire you.


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Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The Walt Disney World Marathon is a 26.2-mile race with a course that takes runners through all four Disney theme parks. This is a very popular race with 20,000+ registered participants every year.

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All participants may dress as their favorite character, but must follow these guidelines as determined solely by runDisney: Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent. Participants 14 and older may not wear costume masks of any kind.

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Fortunately, fans won't have to wait too much longer, or for all of the construction walls to come down in order to experience the new exploration trail! Walt Disney World announced that Moana's Journey of Water will officially open on October 16, 2023.

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Some rides tend to go down more than others, but you also have to consider ride closures associated with bad weather — basically, all outdoor rides are shut down in that case. Sometimes, rides just have technical issues that will result in a closure, but whatever the case, it can upend your plans for the day.

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