Epcot Closing early on Oct 9th

[SorcerersAppr]

Does anybody know why Epcot closes at 3PM on Thursday, October 9th?

 

[JACKNAG]

I think Oct 10th is the grand opening for mission space.
They are probably getting ready early

 

[SorcerersAppr]

Thanks. We were trying to figure out why they would close a whole park early.

 

[DebbieB]

They are having a private party for the media attending the mission space opening.

 

[crazymomof4]

Here's how the WDW Magic website explained it:

"The grand opening for Mission Space is to be held during the International Press Event "Magical Gatherings", scheduled for October 8 through October 10 2003. Over 3,400 VIP's from the national and international media will be in attendance, where the new 15 month celebration will be announced, Mission Space will be formally opened, and some other new attractions will be unveiled. "