Forecast Points to Coldest-Ever Opening for EPCOT Festival of the Arts

Forecasters expect lows near 35°F with feels-like readings in the 30s, raising the likelihood of adjusted outdoor entertainment.

Overview

Weather models for January 16 call for a low near 35°F and a high around 56°F, with wind chills in the high 30s to low 40s at EPCOT’s 9 a.m. opening.
Festival experiences that rely on outdoor sets could be modified, shortened, or canceled based on performer safety and guest comfort.
Disney has closed Typhoon Lagoon from January 12–14 due to the same cold snap, with Blizzard Beach already shut for seasonal refurbishment.
Menus are light on warming dishes, with the grilled cheese and tomato soup at Pop Eats expected to see elevated demand in the cold.
Several beverage flights carry notable 2026 price increases, including Figment’s hard cider and beer flights rising from $10.25 to $12.75.