Rose & Crown Pub
Closed: Jan 11, 2027 → Late spring 2027 (est.)
Source ↗Next 7 days of hours
- Sun, Oct 18 9 AM – 9 PM
- Mon, Oct 19 9 AM – 9 PM
- Tue, Oct 20 9 AM – 9 PM
- Wed, Oct 21 9 AM – 9 PM
- Thu, Oct 22 9 AM – 9 PM
- Fri, Oct 23 10 AM – 9 PM
- Sat, Oct 24 9 AM – 9 PM
Festivals and special nights
- Now through Nov 21: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Cheers to Cheese and The Wedge booth end early, on Nov 8, and the Eat to the Beat concert series wraps up Nov 16. Disney Food Blog ↗
- Oct 25: a separately ticketed event runs 10 PM – 1 AM after the park's regular 9 PM close, per Disney's published calendar. Day guests aren't affected.
- Nov 22 – 26: no festival running (Thanksgiving week).
- Nov 27 – Dec 30: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and the Candlelight Processional, with performances at 4:45, 6:30 and 8:00 PM. Celebrity narrators rotate through the run (Gary Sinise is announced for Nov 29 – Dec 1; opening weekend is still to be announced). WDWMagic ↗
Extended Evening Hours (Deluxe resort guests)
If you're staying at a Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort, EPCOT stays open for you from 9 to 11 PM on Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 (2026), after it closes to everyone else at 9 PM. Disney Food Blog ↗
What's closing
Rose & Crown Dining Room
Closed: Jan 11, 2027 → Early summer 2027 (est.)
Source ↗Disney Skyliner (all lines)
Closed: Jan 24, 2027 → Jan 30, 2027
Source ↗Disney Skyliner (2028 refurbishment)
Closed: Jan 24, 2028 → Feb 2, 2028
Source ↗Good to know
- Early Theme Park Entry: Disney Resort hotel guests (and select other hotels) get in 30 minutes before opening, every day of their stay. Disney ↗
- Use the back entrance: the Skyliner arrives at EPCOT's International Gateway, between the France and United Kingdom pavilions, which puts you right in World Showcase where the festival booths are. The Skyliner is free. Disney ↗
- Lightning Lane head start: Disney Resort hotel guests can buy Lightning Lane passes up to 7 days before check-in; everyone else gets 3 days. Disney ↗
- Free ice water: ask at almost any quick-service counter or festival booth. planDisney ↗
EPCOT FAQ
What time does EPCOT open?
On most days through Mon, Dec 28, 2026, EPCOT is scheduled to open at 9 AM and close at 9 PM (Oct 23, Oct 25: opens at 10 AM). Guests at Disney Resort hotels and select other hotels can enter 30 minutes early with Early Theme Park Entry.
When does the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival end in 2026?
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival ends Nov 21, 2026. The Cheers to Cheese experience and The Wedge booth close earlier, on Nov 8, and the Eat to the Beat concert series ends Nov 16.
When are the Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional in 2026?
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and the Candlelight Processional run Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Candlelight performances are at 4:45, 6:30 and 8:00 PM, with celebrity narrators rotating through the run. Between Nov 22 and Nov 26 EPCOT has no festival.
Does EPCOT have Extended Evening Hours?
Yes, for guests of Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts: EPCOT stays open 9–11 PM for them on Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16, Nov 23, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 (2026).
Is Rose & Crown closing at EPCOT?
Yes. Rose & Crown Pub and Rose & Crown Dining Room in the United Kingdom pavilion are scheduled to close Jan 11, 2027. The pub is expected back around late spring 2027 and the dining room around early summer 2027 (estimates).
Is the Disney Skyliner closing?
The Disney Skyliner, which links EPCOT's International Gateway with Hollywood Studios and several resorts, is scheduled to close for refurbishment Jan 24–30, 2027, and again Jan 24 – Feb 2, 2028. Disney provides complimentary buses during the closures.