Disney has announced that EPCOT operating hours will be extended beginning on November 29, 2024, the first date of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

EPCOT Operating Hours Extended

Starting on November 29, EPCOT will be open until 9:30 p.m. rather than its usual closing time of 9 p.m. The park will still open at 9 a.m. Early entry will also be available for Walt Disney World Resort hotel guests, which means the park will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. for many.

This year’s International Festival of the Holidays will begin on November 29 and end on December 30. The festival is an all-day event and all guests with valid park admission can partake in the festivities. This includes access to holiday storytellers, Holiday Kitchens, merchandise, and entertainment celebrating various traditions. You can check out our Full Guide to the 2023 festival.

The Candlelight Processional will also return, though the lineup of celebrities for this year’s event has not been announced. Below, you can watch our video of last year’s performance with Chrissy Metz:

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