Epcot at Dusk
  • On Jan 15, 2026
    Amy from AL Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We are staying at the Contemporary on a night with extended hours at Epcot. Will the monorail be running when extended hours are over to get us back to the Contemporary?

    Hiya, Amy! Welcome to planDisney!

    I love Disney’s Contemporary Resort. It’s definitely a classic, and you seriously can’t beat the location. You’re within walking distance of Magic Kingdom Park, very close to the Transportation and Ticket Center, and you even have the Monorail running through the resort! Great choice!

    Riding the Walt Disney World Monorail is a ride in and of itself, and I especially love the scenic trip to EPCOT. I’m happy to report that the Monorail does remain open for Guests taking advantage of Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. It will continue operating until after whichever park is observing Extended Evening Hours, either EPCOT or Magic Kingdom Park, officially closes.
     
    Long story short, you won’t be left stranded. The Monorail will be there to bring you home! And if the Monorail happens to be down for any reason, buses are also available to take you back to Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
     
    Extended Evening Hours are so fun, Amy! I love the lower wait times across the park. My favorite attraction in all of Walt Disney World Resort is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and Extended Evening Hours are the perfect time to ride it!

    You’ll also be visiting during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Be sure to take advantage of all of the available festival offerings during the daytime. My personal favorite is The Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, which features tons of visually appealing snacks and sips.

    Your trip will be here before you know it, Amy. I hope you have a wonderful visit! If you have any other questions as your vacation approaches, please come back and see us here at planDisney!

    Happy planning!

    Olivier


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Hiya Pals! I am Olivier from Saskatchewan, Canada. I am a husband, father of two little Imagineers, and a Mountie! For our family, nothing compares to the joy we feel when we are at The Most Magical Place on Earth. The sights, the sounds, the smells, every detail adds to the enchantment that makes Walt Disney World feel like home. We’ve created so many lasting memories on our Disney vacations, and I can’t wait to help you plan magical adventures of your own, in English or en français! Learn More About Olivier

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