Walt Disney World has announced road closures and transportation details for the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Closures hit early Saturday and Sunday mornings around EPCOT, so plan ahead if you’re driving on property.
Saturday, October 24: 10K Closures
These roads close for the Wine & Dine 10K:
- Backstage Lane at Red Lot Entrance: 3:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- Crush Lot Exit Bridge to Epcot Center Drive East: 3:30 AM to 7:30 AM
- Epcot Center Drive West to Epcot Auto Plaza: 4:15 AM to 7:30 AM
- Epcot Parking Exit Loops to Epcot Center Drive East: 3:00 AM to 7:30 AM
- Epcot Center Drive West (Bonnet Creek to World Drive): 4:15 AM to 7:30 AM
- Overpass Road West at Bonnet Creek: 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Woodpecker Lane (Yellow Lot): 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- World Drive South Ramp to Epcot Center Drive East: 3:45 AM to 7:30 AM
Most roads reopen by 7:30 AM.
Sunday, October 25: Half Marathon Closures
Sunday’s list is longer, and some roads stay closed until 10:30 AM:
- Backstage Lane North at Red Lot Entrance: 3:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- Buena Vista Drive East (Osceola Parkway to Cypress Drive): 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Buena Vista Drive West Ramp to World Drive South: 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Crush Lot Exit Bridge to Epcot Center Drive East: 3:30 AM to 10:00 AM (modified)
- Epcot Center Drive West (Vacation Club Way to World Drive): 4:30 AM to 9:00 AM
- Epcot Center Drive West Ramp to World Drive South: 3:45 AM to 9:30 AM
- Floridian Way South at Bear Island Road Exit Ramp: 3:45 AM to 9:30 AM
- Osceola Parkway West Ramp to Buena Vista Drive East: 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Overpass Road West at Bonnet Creek: 3:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Epcot Parking Exit Loops to Epcot Center Drive East: 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM
- Vista Boulevard Ramp to World Drive South: 3:45 AM to 9:30 AM
- Woodpecker Lane (Yellow Lot): 3:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- World Drive North Ramp to Buena Vista Drive: 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- World Drive South Ramp to Epcot Center Drive East: 3:45 AM to 10:00 AM
- World Drive South Flyover Ramp: 3:45 AM to 9:30 AM
- World Drive South to Osceola Parkway: 3:45 AM to 9:30 AM
If you’re heading to a park or breakfast reservation Sunday morning, leave extra time.
Free Expo Transportation
Complimentary transportation to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports runs from all Disney hotels, Shades of Green, the Swan, the Dolphin, and the Swan Reserve.
- Thursday, October 22: 8:15 AM to 8:30 PM
- Friday, October 23: 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Saturday, October 24: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Race Day Transportation
5K (Friday, October 23)
Continuous service both ways, 2:30 AM to 10:00 AM
10K (Saturday, October 24)
- Resorts to EPCOT: 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM
- EPCOT to resorts: 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Half Marathon (Sunday, October 25)
- Resorts to EPCOT: 2:30 AM to 5:00 AM
- EPCOT to resorts: 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Buses to EPCOT stop at 5:00 AM for the 10K and Half Marathon, so don’t miss the last one.
When to Arrive
- 5K: One hour before your projected start time
- 10K and Half Marathon: At the EPCOT parking lot by 4:00 AM
Parking
Race parking is in these EPCOT lots:
- Crush (rows 201 to 216)
- Dory (rows 401 to 417)
- HeiHei (rows 101 to 110)
- Moana (rows 301 to 310)
- Wall-E (rows 501 to 513)
Parking is free before 7:30 AM.
Ride Share Drop-Off
5K and 10K: Dedicated zone next to the HeiHei lot
Half Marathon:
- 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM: EPCOT ride share loop
- 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM: Charter lot
- After 10:30 AM: EPCOT ride share loop
Quick Tips
- Check your route before Saturday and Sunday mornings
- Use Disney transportation when possible
- Arrive early to beat closures and get free parking
- Give your ride-share driver the correct drop-off spot
Whether you’re running or just visiting, a little planning keeps race weekend from slowing you down.
