Is Cinco de Mayo really that busy?

[twodogs]

Touring Plans says it will be 9/10 but EasyWDW says 6?? I looked at prior years' crowds on May 5th and didn't notice any big upticks?

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) It really does not add many extra people.
2) As a matter of fact, it is more holiday in USA than Mexico.
3) Unless, you are in Puebla, Puebla, Mexico (home of the battle).
4) In the USA, it is just an excuse for a party. LOL

NOTE: I worked in Puebla for two years, and THERE it was a real party!

 

[chartle]

Touring Plans says it will be 9/10 but EasyWDW says 6?? I looked at prior years' crowds on May 5th and didn't notice any big upticks?

Since the 5th of May floats and can be any day of the week, it can be higher or lower crowds, but its not due to the Holiday Cinco de Mayo. Its because its that day of the week like a weekend or some other event.

I was in WDW two May 5ths ago and saw nothing. I didn't even know it was any kind of holiday (even a minor one) until maybe 10 years ago.

Also I can't find May 2013 on EasyWDW just May 2012 and there is no mention of Cinco de Mayo. Just one comment that someone thought Epcot was busier because of it.

 

[twodogs]

Thank you!

 

[bellaally]

I think it might be bus because of the Disney run activity also this year, I believe it's either on the 4 or 5th of may.