Disney World is adjusting Epcot After 4 passes due to change in park hours

We recently heard how Walt Disney World is cutting back on hours of operation. The Disney theme parks will be closing earlier starting September 8, 2020. Many were wondering about the ripple effects given the different types of park passes available. When Epcot closes earlier next month, there’s good news for “Epcot After 4″ annual passholders.

Those passholders can enter the park two hours earlier starting at 2 p.m., Disney confirmed Wednesday. Given the earlier closing time, it makes sense that Disney would accommodate these passholders.

The 2 p.m. entry won’t be a permanent change and is only for days starting Sept. 8 when Epcot reduces its hours and closes at 7 p.m., which is two hours earlier than its current 9 p.m. time this month. We’ll update our fans when we learn how long the new time slots will be in effect.

The Epcot After 4 pass is an option that appeals to locals who want to visit the theme park’s festivals and eat dinner there. It’s helpful to locals who usually only go during festival periods. They can enjoy the concerts and seasonal menu items while also being able to visit the park attractions. It’s great if Epcot is the only park you want to go to on a regular basis.