It may be the shortest month of the year, but Disney managed to pack a TON of fun things in for this February! We’re excited to continue celebrating a special EPCOT festival, plus there’s a special holiday to look forward to.
Somehow, February is right around the corner, and that means a bunch of new Disney World CHANGES are on the horizon. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World this February, here are all the biggest changes and events happening throughout the month!
EPCOT Opens Late
Be warned! EPCOT will open late on February 23rd. The park will not open until 10 AM, so if you’ve got plans to visit this park, you can sleep in a little later.
While Disney has not shared the official reason for this delayed opening, we have a feeling it is due to the Princess Half Marathon hosted by runDisney. The race takes place that morning, and participants run right through EPCOT during the race. That means EPCOT may need a little extra time after the event to make sure everything is cleaned up and ready to go before the park opens.
Keep in mind that the Princess Half Marathon race weekend will likely be a busy time in Disney World. The weekend before the race is also Presidents Day, so we may see extra crowds as people take advantage of the short break.
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Cheer Competitions
The UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship is happening February 7th–10th. In the past, we’ve seen Disney World look extra busy during sports competitions, so expect higher wait times and longer lines around the parks.
Additionally, the All Out Grand Nationals 2025 cheerleading competition is scheduled for January 31st through February 2nd in Orlando. You might even see cheer groups at some of the Value Resorts, like Disney’s All-Star Movies, Music, and Sports, so keep that in mind if you’re booking a hotel.
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runDisney Princess Half Marathon
The second runDisney race of the year is happening soon. In fact, the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is fast approaching, so lace up those sneakers and get ready to race!
These events also tend to bring a LOT of people to Disney World (both runners and their friends and family to cheer them on), so expect some extra crowds and traffic in the area. The Princess Half Marathon Weekend will happen from February 20th through February 24th, 2025. If you’re participating in the race, good luck!
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14th, and Disney does a few fun things to celebrate!
In the past, we’ve seen special character meet-and-greets, exclusive treats, and festive decorations around the parks and resorts! Disney tends to keep those special character appearances a secret, so be on the lookout if you’re visiting the parks on Valentine’s Day. You never know who you might see!
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Festival of the Arts Ends in EPCOT
One of our FAVORITE EPCOT festivals will come to and end in February. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts takes place from January 17th through February 24th, 2025, meaning the last few days of the month will be festival-free in EPCOT.
This event is pretty short, so if you’re interested, you only have a few weeks to check it out. From the fun snacks to the STUNNING artwork, there’s a lot to love about this seasonal event.
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EPCOT After Hours Events Return
There’s a way to enjoy shorter wait times, smaller crowds, AND get free unlimited popcorn! How? Thanks to Disney’s specially ticketed After Hours Events!
After Hours Events will return to EPCOT on February 27th! These events will happen on select nights through September 25th, 2025.
See the FULL LIST of Dates for 2025 Disney After Hours Events here!
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As you can see, it will be a BUSY February! Who’s ready for Valentine’s Day? In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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Will you be visiting Disney World this February? Let us know in the comments!
I will be there February 3rd through the 7th. I was there last year for the Festival of the Arts and it was amazing!