What time does EPCOT open 2023?

Guests coming to EPCOT will almost exclusively find that main park hours are typically from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. The exception is for Extending Evening Hours which are found on Monday nights at this point in time, in which the park stays open until 11:00 pm for some guests (I'll touch on this in a minute).



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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.

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Epcot attracts Disney Resort hotel guests on Mondays. As such, we're left with Tuesday and Wednesday, the quietest days throughout the year, and during festivals such as the Epcot International Festival Of the Arts and Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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The parks tend to reach their highest capacity in mid-afternoon. The crowds will start going down around dinnertime. That means the best time to get through the lines is early in the morning, so come on, get out of bed and let's have some Fun.

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With that said, our actual advice is visiting Epcot on a weekday. Mondays through Wednesdays are all equally good. We've noticed a slight uptick in crowds on Thursdays, and a more significant one on Fridays. Still, not nearly as bad as Saturday or Sunday.

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Ultimately, the answer to the question, “should you skip Epcot?” is ABSOLUTELY NOT as of 2023. Navigating the sea of construction walls isn't really as bad as it might seem–and while it'll be a lovely environment once finished, there aren't any rides you'll miss in that Giant Epcot Dirt Pit.

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A new nighttime spectacular called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut at EPCOT on Dec. 5, 2023! “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music and continue Disney's long tradition of amazing nighttime entertainment at the park.

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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.

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2023 marks the end of its transformation with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, opening Oct. 16. World Celebration will also be completed in December with a new statue of Walt Disney in an area called Dreamers Point and a new exhibition space called CommuniCore Hall.

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Extended Evening Hours for November 2023 (as announced so far) are: Thursday, November 2nd — EPCOT, 9PM – 11 PM. Monday, November 6th — EPCOT 9PM – 11PM.

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The H2O Glow After Hours event returns to Typhoon Lagoon on May 20, 2023, continuing to September 2, 2023.

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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.

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A: Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day (included for Disney hotel guests) Preferred parking: Disney world preferred car parking prices or motorcycle – $45-$50 per day. Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer – $30 per day.

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You Can Skip These Rides at EPCOT During Your Next Disney World Trip
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  • Living with the Land. ...
  • Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros. ...
  • The American Adventure. ...
  • The Seas with Nemo and Friends. ...
  • Soarin' Around the World. ...
  • Disney Hot Takes!


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There are 11 rides at EPCOT in 2023, and only 9 rides at Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. With the addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, EPCOT attractions have even taken a spot as some of the best thrill rides in Orlando!

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Where can you find Disney princesses in EPCOT?
  • Anna & Elsa – Royal Sommerhus meet and greet in Norway.
  • Jasmine in Morocco Pavilion.
  • Belle in France Pavilion Promenade.
  • Aurora in France Fragrance Gardens Gazebo.
  • Snow White in Wishing Well Germany.
  • Alice in the UK pavilion Tea Gardens.
  • Mulan in the China Pavilion.


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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.

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During EPCOT's summer peak season The summer months of June, July and August are peak season for all of the Walt Disney World Resort. This is largely due to families with school-age children vacationing in the parks because school is out. EPCOT is no stranger to a rise in park attendance during the summer months.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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It's usually every Monday at Epcot and every Wednesday at Magic Kingdom. That schedule does change from time to time, but is accurate the vast majority of the time. See Walt Disney World's official Events Calendar for specific times for each event night.

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