UPDATE: Walt Disney World Reverses Decision on EPCOT Attraction Hours Cuts; Attractions to Resume Normal Hours

Jessica Figueroa

UPDATE: Walt Disney World Reverses Decision on EPCOT Attraction Hours Cuts; Attractions to Resume Normal Hours

UPDATE: The former attraction hours cuts made to the following films and attractions have since been reversed, according to an internal memo to Cast Members. The hours will remain as follows:

  • Awesome Planet: 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
  • Canada Far and Wide: 11:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
  • Beauty and The Beast Sing-Along: 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
  • Impressions de France: 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
  • American Adventure: Last show to take place at 9:00 p.m.
  • Reflections of China: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

However, do note that the attractions listed below will still not be offered during Extra Magic Hours.

The following attractions will no longer be included in evening Extra Magic Hours starting February 23:

  • The American Adventure
  • Awesome Planet
  • Canada Far and Wide

In addition, it is still unknown whether hours for the Kidcot locations have also been reversed. According to the earlier announcement, they were set to be reduced by an hour, ending at 8:00 p.m.


Guests visiting EPCOT later this month will notice reduced hours for numerous attractions, including the new films that debut as part of the 2020 Festival of the Arts.

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Most of the impacted offerings will close an hour before the rest of the park starting February 23. The new schedule for these offerings is as follows:

  • All Kidcot locations: Closing at 8:00 p.m. (currently closing at 9:00 p.m.)
  • The American Adventure: Last show to take place at 8:15 p.m. (currently closing at 9:00 p.m.)
  • Awesome Planet: Last show to take place at 8:00 p.m. (currently closing at 9:00 p.m.)
  • Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along: Last show to take place at 6:00 p.m. (currently closing at 7:00 p.m.)
  • Canada Far and Wide: Last show to take place at 8:00 p.m. (currently 9:00 p.m.)
  • Impressions de France: Operating from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (currently open from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
  • Reflections of China: Last show to take place at 8:10 p.m. (currently closing at 9:00 p.m.)

Additionally, the following attractions will no longer be included in evening Extra Magic Hours starting February 23:

  • The American Adventure
  • Awesome Planet
  • Canada Far and Wide