EPCOT Opening Historically Early Starting Monday, February 28th
Here are the changes:
- February 28 – March 5, March 13-19 park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
- March 6 – 12: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
The 8:30am opening is not only earlier than we’ve seen in post-COVID times, but historically early when you consider that World Showcase does not have a staggered opening and opens with the rest of the park. With an 8:30am opening on the books until March 19th, it’s clear that Disney is predicting, or at least hoping, for increased attendance at EPCOT over the next month.
In pre-COVID times, it wouldn’t be uncommon for EPCOT to open at 9am, but not open World Showcase until 11am or so.
The fact that the entire park is opening at 8:30am is significant and something that we’ll keep an eye on in the coming weeks.