EPCOT to have delayed opening April 19 2026

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Posted: Sunday April 19, 2026 7:07am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

EPCOT has a delayed opening today, Sunday April 19, 2026, due to the runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler.

The park opens at 10:00am instead of the usual 9:00am, with Early Entry running from 9:30am to 10:00am for eligible guests. Regular 9:00am park opening returns Monday, April 20.

EPCOT will open an hour later than usual today
EPCOT will open an hour later than usual today

Walt Disney World Park Hours - Sunday, April 19, 2026

  • Magic Kingdom: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Early Entry 8:30am)
  • EPCOT: 10:00am to 9:00pm (Early Entry 9:30am) -- delayed opening
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Early Entry 8:30am)
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Early Entry 7:30am)
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach: 10:00am to 5:00pm

If you're heading to EPCOT today, plan to arrive later than usual and expect added guest traffic in the area as the runDisney event wraps up.

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