EPCOT Delays Opening to 10 A.M. for runDisney 10‑Miler

Overview

• EPCOT will open to all guests at 10:00 a.m. with Early Entry at 9:30 a.m. for hotel guests, a one‑hour shift from the usual 9:00 a.m. start.
• Disney ties the change to the Springtime Surprise 10‑Miler, a runDisney race that uses resort roads near the park early this morning.
• Multiple routes around EPCOT remain closed into midmorning, which will slow drivers and cause detours as lanes reopen in stages.
• Disney buses, the monorail, and the Skyliner are running 30 to 60 minutes behind, so travelers should leave earlier than they normally would.
• The delayed start creates a single surge at park entry, so waits at rides like Frozen Ever After, Remy’s, and Test Track are expected to spike right away, making Lightning Lane picks more valuable.