EPCOT to Open an Hour Later on Three January 2027 Dates

Disney says the schedule change accommodates runDisney races routed through the park, creating possible morning travel and arrival disruptions.

Overview

Disney published revised hours showing EPCOT will open at 10:00 a.m. on January 7, January 9 and January 10, 2027, instead of the usual 9:00 a.m.
Early Theme Park Entry for eligible Walt Disney World Resort guests will move to 9:30 a.m. on those dates, preserving the normal 30-minute head start.
The company attributes the later openings to Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend because races that start as early as 4:30 a.m. will run through parts of EPCOT and require extra time before regular operations.
Closing times remain unchanged at 9:00 p.m., but guests should expect temporary road restrictions and transportation adjustments that could delay travel to the park and access to morning plans.
Visitors who want a full morning at EPCOT can consider alternative dates when the park is scheduled to open at 9:00 a.m., and everyone should confirm times in the My Disney Experience app because Disney can still update the schedule.