Coldest-Ever Opening Forecast for EPCOT Festival of the Arts on Jan. 16

Overview

• Weather models call for a low near 35°F and a high around 56°F on Friday, with feels-like temperatures dipping into the 20s overnight and lingering in the high 30s to low 40s at EPCOT’s 9 a.m. opening.
• Disney confirmed Typhoon Lagoon will be closed January 12–14 for unseasonably low temperatures, and Blizzard Beach remains shut for refurbishment, leaving no water-park options in the lead-up to opening day.
• Festival menus offer few warming choices, making the grilled cheese with tomato soup at Pop Eats a likely hot ticket for guests seeking comfort food.
• Published pricing shows notable increases on beverage flights, including Figment’s hard cider and beer flights rising to $12.75 (about 22% higher) and Goshiki’s sake flight moving to $19.75 (about 16% higher).
• No cancellations have been announced, but outlets caution some outdoor performances could be shortened or adjusted for safety, and guests are urged to layer clothing, plan indoor warming breaks, or consider visiting on a different day.