Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Issued Warning For This Weekend
Disney World Resort Hotel Guests were warned of some operational changes they can expect this weekend. Find out what they need to know.
2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend
The 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend runs from February 26th through March 2nd. This weekend includes a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Challenge (10K and Half Marathon), and yoga.
Themes for the 2026 celebrate princesses on their unique journeys. Princesses will include Merida, Moana, Rapunzel, and Belle.
Be sure to see the race courses and the need-to-know race weekend information HERE.
Disney World Road Closures and Operational Changes
With the Princess Half Marathon Weekend taking place this weekend, the events will have some impact on other Guests throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Saturday's 10K will have less impact than Sunday's Half Marathon.
Road closures will occur on both Saturday and Sunday.
EPCOT will also open at 10 AM on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Early Entry will begin at 9:30 AM
Additional Warnings
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 Friday.
Happy racing crew, see you on the course!
Are you participating in any of the Princess Half Marathon Weekend events? Are you visiting Walt Disney World and any of these closures impact your Disney World vacation? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!
