What time does EPCOT open today?

EPCOT opens at 9:00 AM today (Wednesday, September 2). Hours vary by season and special events — see the full day-by-day schedule on this page for upcoming dates.

What time does EPCOT close today?

EPCOT closes at 9:00 PM today (Wednesday). The last hour before closing usually has the shortest standby waits of the evening, and closing times often extend during peak seasons.

Does EPCOT have Early Entry?

EPCOT runs extra-hours windows on select dates — the next scheduled is Early Entry on Wednesday, September 2 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. These windows are typically for eligible Disney hotel guests or certain ticket types; see the Extra Hours column in the schedule for all upcoming dates.

What time should I arrive at EPCOT?

Arrive at EPCOT at least 20–30 minutes before the published opening time — today that means being at the gate by roughly 9:00 AM. Security, bag check, and the walk to your first attraction add up, and the first hour after opening consistently has the shortest standby lines of the day.

EPCOT Hours

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Today, Wednesday, September 2

Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM

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EPCOT Hours — Today & the Next 7 Days

Day	Park Hours	Extra Hours
WednesdayToday Sep 2	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Thursday Sep 3	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Friday Sep 4	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Saturday Sep 5	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Sunday Sep 6	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Monday Sep 7	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMExtended Evening: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM
Tuesday Sep 8	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Wednesday Sep 9	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM

Looking further ahead

Day	Park Hours	Extra Hours
Thursday Sep 10	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Friday Sep 11	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Saturday Sep 12	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Sunday Sep 13	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Monday Sep 14	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMExtended Evening: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM
Tuesday Sep 15	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Wednesday Sep 16	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMSpecial Ticketed Event: 9:30 PM–12:30 AM
Thursday Sep 17	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Friday Sep 18	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Saturday Sep 19	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Sunday Sep 20	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Monday Sep 21	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AMExtended Evening: 9:00 PM–11:00 PM
Tuesday Sep 22	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM
Wednesday Sep 23	9:00 AM – 9:00 PM	Early Entry: 8:30 AM–9:00 AM

Hours shown through September 23, refreshed daily from the official Disney schedule. Disney may adjust dates — verify at the official park site. Extra-hours windows (e.g. Early Entry, Extended Evening) are for eligible resort or ticket guests.

Understanding EPCOT Hours

EPCOT adjusts its operating hours seasonally. Hours are typically longer on weekends, school holidays, and peak travel periods, and shorter on off-season weekdays.

Walt Disney World parks generally open between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT often have the earliest openings. Extended Evening Hours (for Deluxe resort guests) can keep select parks open until midnight or later. Early Theme Park Entry gives eligible resort guests access 30 minutes before the official opening.

Pair the schedule with live EPCOT wait times and the Walt Disney World crowd calendar to pick the lightest day and the best arrival window.

Arrival Tips for EPCOT

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Arrive 20–30 Min Early

Reach the gate before opening. Security, bag check, and the walk to your first ride add up — arriving early means you're in position for rope drop.

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Rope Drop = Shortest Lines

The first 60–90 minutes after opening consistently have the shortest standby waits of the day across every Disney park worldwide.

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Early Entry If Eligible

Resort hotel guests and eligible ticket holders can access the park before regular opening. Use this window to ride the most popular attractions before crowds build.

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Last Hour Is Quiet Too

The final 60 minutes before closing also sees shorter waits as day-guest crowds thin out. Evening entertainment draws guests away from rides.

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