How late do the parks stay open in May?

[NvrBnToWDW]

We're going the first week of May and I was wondering how late the parks usually stayed open. Are there any E-nights? They don't post these schedules yet and I was wondering if anyone that's been there at this time could help me.

 

[kilee]

Hrs will change depending on when you go. The later in the month-- the later the hrs. Especially around Mother's Day. There are some grad nights sometimes in the early part of May. Which will have the MK closing early. Also, with the 5/5/05 celebration-- there may be press events around that time. Which will mean some rides/attractions may not be available for general public use.

 

[Kaybee]

We have gone the last few years the first two weeks of May. Generally, the parks do close early. By early I mean by 9pm. This past May though they did offer a trial program of early/late entry to parks for resort guests. It was nice since we could then stay late at the parks which we were never able to do before. Usually on the weekend the parks will stay open till 10pm, but during the week, they always closed by 9pm.

 

[DebbieB]

Grad Nights are at the end of April next year. April 22, 23, 29, 30.

 

[JamesD]

These are the operating hours for last May that you can use as an example: May 2004 Hours
The parks close relatively late considering it is off-season. They have to stay open just late enough for it to get dark for Wishes and Fantasmic! Spectromagic tends to be only one weekday night and Saturday night every week, which creates heavier crowds on those nights.
Overall, it is a great time of year to go to WDW, because a majority of kids are still in school, and you get to enjoy the Flower and Garden Festival.