Planning a Disney World trip isn’t for the faint of heart. In fact, it’s why we do what we do here at DFB!

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There are just SO many moving parts you need to keep track of — where are you staying and which parks will you go to? Where will you make your dining reservations? Do you think you’ll need Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass? Not to mention keeping up with the park calendar so you know about any odd opening or closing hours… and folks heading to EPCOT in February should do just that!

Heads up, EPCOT-ians! EPCOT will have a late start to the day on February 23rd and will open up an hour later than normal — at 10AM.

EPCOT’s World Showcase

This is likely due to the fact that the runDisney Princess Half Marathon is taking place that weekend, which means racers will be running through the park early that morning! The runDisney 2025 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will take place from February 20th to 24th, 2025, so keep that in mind if you’re still thinking about potentially planning a trip during those dates.

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This year’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend includes three races — a Mulan-themed 5K, a Jasmine-themed 10K, and an Aurora-themed half marathon. Those interested in taking on all three races can try the Fairytale Challenge, which is Snow White-themed this year.

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But, if you’ve already got plans for Disney World that weekend or are still thinking about making some — we do need to warn you! Race weekends are typically a bit more crowded in the parks, especially those that are particularly popular like the Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Expect heavy crowds during the day, especially in EPCOT (which seems to get the most attention on race weekends). If you’re traveling that weekend, you might want to go ahead and book your accommodations now!

Race weekend crowds in 2022

If you’re looking to plan a trip to Disney World in 2025 but are feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start, our friends over at Small World Vacations can help you out! They’re Disney Travel Agents with years of planning experience — plus, they can help you find the best discounts and deals, too.

In the meantime, we’ll be sure to keep an eye on the latest updates from Disney World that could impact your trip and the way you plan. Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more Disney news!

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