Time Epcot parking opens?

[scuba diver]

I know what time they close the Epcot Auto plaza, but what time does it open on Saturday for the 1/2?

I'm a local that will be driving over the 1/2 and want to get there early to get some sleep in the car before having to go stand around at the start line.

Any ideas?

[wfloyd]

They open it around the time the buses start picking people up at the resorts. I think that is around 3:00 or so.

Bill