EPCOT Disney 100; new lights; stars; ball
  • On Oct 8, 2025
    Michael from MO Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    What time do the lights on Spaceship Earth Turn Off? Are they on all night or off at a specific time?

    Welcome to planDisney, Michael! 

    We are so happy to hear from you, and I hope that you are getting excited for your upcoming trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth! EPCOT is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world! Watch the Disney Parks Blog as you approach your trip to see what is happening at EPCOT during your visit! Currently, Food and Wine Festival is underway and it is the most delicious festival, in my opinion! I cannot wait to visit (and snack) again! 

    The lights on Spaceship Earth are mesmerizing. I could watch them forever and never get bored. I reached out to a Cast Member to see if they had additional insight on the duration of the lights on Spaceship Earth, because your question is a great one! Here’s the information I received: Spaceship Earth’s lights (and the light shows) do not have a set ending. Because each day has different park hours and events, sometimes the lights are on well after official park closing. Tanner, the Cast Member I spoke with, informed me that, “The lights on Spaceship Earth are turned off for the nightly fireworks show at EPCOT but return after the show and are available until after the park closes.” 

    I’m sorry I don’t have a concrete time for you, Michael, but I can say, from personal experience, that I have seen the lights on Spaceship Earth still on more than 2 hours after closing. Hopefully you’ll be able to see the lights for as long as you’d like to! 

    If you have additional questions, we would love to hear from you again at planDisney; we’re always just a dream away! 

    Allyn
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Meet the Panelist: Allyn, Florida

Hello! I am Allyn, your personal planDisney companion! I’ve enjoyed most of my life in the heart of Wyoming but am currently living my fairy tale as a wife, mom, yoga instructor, and fine jewelry designer in central Florida! When I’m not galavanting around the Disney theme parks, you’ll probably find me reading a good book, outside playing with my family, or learning to do something new. I truly believe that dreams come true, and I look forward to sharing that magic with you!
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