Is January a good time to visit EPCOT?

January has low crowd levels at EPCOT with average highs of 72°F. Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5. Some rides closed for refurbishment.

How crowded is EPCOT in January?

Crowd levels at EPCOT in January are typically low. This is one of the best times to visit for shorter wait times.

What is the weather like at EPCOT in January?

January in Orlando averages 72°F highs and 52°F lows with about 6 rainy days. Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.

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LOW CROWDS

EPCOT in January

Cool and pleasant — the most comfortable weather of the year.

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Crowd Level

low

Avg High

72°F

Avg Low

52°F

Rain Days

6 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in January

✓Lowest crowds of the year after Jan 5
✓Pleasant temperatures
✓Value season pricing on resorts
✓EPCOT Festival of the Arts

Cons

Things to watch out for

✕Some rides closed for refurbishment
✕Shorter park hours
✕Water parks may be chilly
✕Marathon weekend (Jan 4–8) is crowded

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in January

★Marathon Weekend (early Jan)

★EPCOT Festival of the Arts (mid-Jan start)

Must-Do Rides

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

World Discovery

Soarin' Around the World

World Nature

Test Track

World Discovery

Rides at EPCOT

Attractions

With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

World Discovery

42"+

Soarin' Around the World

World Nature

40"+

Test Track

World Discovery

Frozen Ever After

Norway

Journey Into Imagination With Figment

World Celebration

Living with the Land

World Nature

Mission: SPACE (Green Mission)

World Discovery

40"+

Mission: SPACE (Orange Mission)

World Discovery

44"+

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

France

Spaceship Earth

World Celebration

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

World Nature

Turtle Talk With Crush

World Nature

Test Track (Single Rider)

World Discovery

Advanced Training Lab

World Discovery

American Heritage Gallery

American Adventure Pavilion

Awesome Planet

World Nature

Bijutsu-kan Gallery

Japan Pavilion

Bruce's Shark World

World Nature

Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360

World Showcase

Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

World Celebration

Gallery of Arts and History

World Showcase

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

Mexico

House of the Whispering Willows

World Showcase

ImageWorks - The "What If" Labs

Imagination Pavilion

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana

World Nature

Kidcot Fun Stops

American Adventure Pavilion

Meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus

World Showcase

Meet Beloved Disney Pals at Mickey & Friends

World Celebration

Mexico Folk Art Gallery

World Showcase

Palais du Cinéma

France Pavilion

Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future

World Celebration

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Single Rider

World Showcase

SeaBase Aquarium

World Nature

Stave Church Gallery

World Showcase

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