Epcot Opening Delayed Today With No Opening Time in Sight

Well, we don’t see this very often. Epcot hasn’t opened yet today, and we aren’t sure when it will. Here’s what we know so far.

Park Hours

Disney World’s operating hours are fairly predictable. With the exception of a few oddball dates, each theme park has its own schedule. For example, Magic Kingdom almost always opens at 8:00 or 9:00 am and closes between 9:00 and 11:00 pm.

Hollywood Studios are typically 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Animal Kingdom is typically 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The most predictable theme park is Epcot. It’s almost always open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Not Open Yet

However, it’s almost 10:00 am, and Epcot still hasn’t opened yet. Early theme park entry was supposed to begin at 8:30 am and regular park opening was supposed to begin at 9:00 am.

Crowds are pretty intense at the park entrance locations at the front of the park and the International Gateway. Lines are backing up to the Monorail ramp as well.

From our understanding, Epcot is experiencing technical difficulties this morning, and it appears no one has been able to enter the park. It’s likely the ticket scanners are down.

What does this mean for you?

I would avoid Epcot this morning if you are still in your resort room or at another park. There’s no telling when it may reopen. And when it does reopen, it’s going to be busy.

Consider hopping on the monorail to go to Magic Kingdom, or take the Skyliner to Hollywood Studios if you are at the International Gateway.

Of course, you could stick it out too and see when it reopens. We will update this post when we get more information.

Are you at Epcot today? Share your experience with us in the comments below!