EPCOT Adjusts Opening Hours for Disney Wine Dine Half Marathon Weekend in October 2026
EPCOT at Walt Disney World will delay its opening time on two days in October 2026 due to the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. The park is scheduled to open at 10 AM on Friday, October 23 (5K day), and Sunday, October 25 (Half Marathon day). This represents a one-hour delay from EPCOT's usual 9 AM opening time during this period. The later start times are attributed to the runDisney events, particularly the expanded registration for the 5K race, which is expected to prolong the time required to clear the course for runners. Additionally, Extended Evening Hours on Monday, October 26, will be shifted from EPCOT to Disney's Animal Kingdom. This change is likely to accommodate the Wine & Dine Half Marathon post-race party, which is scheduled to take place at EPCOT on Sunday night, providing a buffer for park operations. 
