EPCOT Park Hours 2023 | FAQs & Tips

Before visiting EPCOT in Walt Disney World, you need to know the park hours. The opening times, closing times, entertainment, and fireworks times can change quite often, so you’ll need to be prepared.

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In this story, we’ll cover all the EPCOT park hours in 2023 including the upcoming park hours over the next few months, normal operating hours, and early morning openings.

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EPCOT’s hours are pretty consistent over the spring calendar and have almost identical weekly schedules throughout these couple of months, and that means a 9:00 am open and a 9:00 pm close.

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Does EPCOT Ever Close Early?

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Some Rides Close Early

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Staying Late in the Park

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