EPCOT will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23, and Sunday, October 25, during the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
EPCOT opens at 9 a.m. on the surrounding dates. The two later openings line up with the Wine & Dine 5K on October 23 and the half marathon on October 25.
Wine & Dine Races Run October 23 Through 25
The race weekend begins October 22. The 5K runs Friday, the 10K runs Saturday and the half marathon runs Sunday. Registration for all three races and the two-race challenge is sold out.
Sunday's half marathon registration includes the post-race party at EPCOT. Separate party tickets cost $125.
Food & Wine Festival Continues Through November 21
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 27 through November 21. Both delayed-opening dates fall during the festival, including the Sunday night post-race party.
Sources: Walt Disney World's operating calendars for October 23 and October 25, the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend schedule and Disney Parks Blog's 2026 festival dates.
Image credit: Disney Parks Blog.