Disney World Issues More Warnings Ahead of Weekend

Disney World will be busy this weekend, and some operational changes will impact Guests. Find out what additional warnings Disney is sharing to improve Guest's experience.

Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend

The 2025 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend runs October 23-26, 2025. This runDisney race weekend includes a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Challenge (10K and Half Marathon), and a Post-Race Party!

The Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend is the only runDisney race weekend to have a Post-Race Party! The Post-Race Party takes place in EPCOT, giving athletes and Guests access to the Global Marketplaces, select attractions, and live entertainment!

You can check out the themes for this year's Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend HERE.

Disney World Road Closures and Operational Changes

Surprise Soft Opening For This Popular EPCOT Attraction — Photo Credit: Disney

With the Wine and Dine Half Marathon taking place this weekend, the events will have some impact on other Guests throughout Walt Disney World. Saturday's 10K will have less impact than Sunday's Half Marathon.

Road closures will occur on both Saturday and Sunday. See all the details on these closures HERE.

EPCOT will also open at 10 AM on Sunday, October 24, 2025. Early Entry will begin at 9:30 AM. Be aware that select athletes will have access to a Post Race Party at EPCOT on Sunday night, with access beginning at 5PM.

Additional Warnings

wine and dine weekend warning — Photo Credit: Heather

Guests staying at Disney World Resort Hotels received a handout informing them of Race Weekend Impacts. Disney is strongly encouraging Guests to use Walt Disney World Transportation, and allow for extra travel time.

Spectators are encouraged to use race event transportation. The Monorail and Skyliner will not be available for event transportation. Athletes must use event transportation to and from the start and finish lines (no walking from hotels).

Resort Guests could also be impacted by noise on race mornings (Friday through Sunday). It is also important to note that if you are planning to use the walking path to Hollywood Studios, it will be closed until 7:30 am on both Saturday and Sunday.

Happy racing crew, see you on the course!

Are you visiting Walt Disney World this weekend and will be impacted by the runDisney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend events? Will you be participating this weekend? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends who are visiting Disney World this weekend!