Crowds in May????

[ColoradoDis]

We're planning a return trip from May 22-31 (coming home on Memorial Day). What kind of crowds can I expect? Will we beat the out-of-school rush?

Also, do you have a feel for the weather?

Thanks

 

[cleo]

May is a wonderful time to visit. The weather is typically in the mid 80's (possibly low 90's), it's generally dry (except for this past year!), and the crowds are what Disney calls 'moderate'. You'll wait anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours for the major rides, depending on time of day, etc.

The Friday before Memorial Day through Memorial Day are the exceptions. Spam in a can, my friend. It's crowded, and lines can reach over 2 hours for things like Splash Mt. That's why you're going to use FastPass, right?

 

[daannzzz]

I have been 6 times during May in the last 7 years. The crowds have been easily managable though I usually am gone by the end of the third week so haven't dealt with groups stretching Memorial day into a long vacation. The parks are fairly crowded on their early entry day and the MK is packed on Saturdays. If you hit each park on a non early entry day you will be fine. Sometimes the Spectro Magic Parade and Fireworks are only on Saturday at the MK. Be prepared for huge crowds and a long journey out at the end of the night.
The weather has varied quite a bit. Two times it was in the mid 90's during each day with beautiful warm evenings. 3 times it was in the mid 80's with an occaisional day in the low 90's. One time it was in the high 70's to low 80's the whole time. Rain has been scarce. A couple trips it didn't rain at all. The rest of the trips it rained once or twice for 20-40 minutes and that was it.