Tell me about May

[disneymagicgirl]

We are traveling at a new time this year...May 9-18. What can we expect for crowds? What about weather? We were originally booked 5/24-6/1, but I backed it up b/c I got a deal on airfare and we were worried about Memorial Day crowds.
I am also excited to see all the flower and garden festival topiaries!

 

[mesaboy2]

We are traveling at a new time this year...May 9-18. What can we expect for crowds? What about weather? We were originally booked 5/24-6/1, but I backed it up b/c I got a deal on airfare and we were worried about Memorial Day crowds.
I am also excited to see all the flower and garden festival topiaries!

May should see moderate crowds at worst.

 

[4kids4karen]

My two adult son's (20 and 18) had their Senior Grad Nite in late May, but the parks close for this event. There are high schools that go to Disney for an entire week with the Disney Youth Program. This is usually May time-frame as well. I just checked our high school calendar and the last day of school for Seniors is May 22nd. All other grades June 4th is last day.

 

[MaleficentRN]

Last May (17-20) was busier than I expected. I think crowds averaged about a 7. And although less humid, the sun was stong by the afternoon.
As with most days, I recommend going at rope drop. We did this on two of those days (MK and HS) and walked on nearly every ride and weren't miserable in the heat. By the afternoon, we were back at our resort and in the pool.

 

[Mousemom]

May is my favorite time of year. Was there last year about the same time. Weather was great, crowds were low (weekends and little higher but still manageable), and low humidity. That time of year, to me, is the best time to go. Kids are still in school and yet you have warm but not too hot weather. Coming from the Pacific NW it is a great change. I hope you enjoy your trip during this time as much as we do!

 

[growinupdisney]

We have been in May before and the weather is beautiful... we go during the F&GF now in April we love Epcot during this time

The only issues we have were the grad night but we worked around those so really no-biggy and I remember that early in the week the parks were moderate in crowds but towards Thurs and Fri. it was busier with several school groups on field trips noticed it alot more at DHS especially around RR and TT. Of coarse this was before we had to start going during spring break ( we are now very used to large crowds) before those trips we always went at low peak times so we were spoiled. The last time we went in May was 7 years ago this coming May and the last time we have been to WDW during moderate to low crowds but we make it work now its the price we have to pay without the kids missing any school.

 

[stink]

I'll be at the world May 5-11 . Any info on crowds during MK PM EMH during May ?

 

[4kids4karen]

I just read that 2011 was the last year they did Grad night.
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com...20110309_1_grad-nite-magic-kingdom-theme-park

 

[bennifer]

2nd week of May is my absolute favorite time to visit WDW! Crowds aren't terrible and weather is perfect! The only reason we aren't going then this yr is DS is graduating from HS and May is fully booked! have fun!

 

[sachilles]

I'll be at the world May 5-11 . Any info on crowds during MK PM EMH during May ?

We are going May1-7. 5/5 has MK emh, 5/6 ak mmh and studios has emh. You are on your own for the rest. Dad's disney has a crowd calendars and magic hour schedules. I'm sure it's someplace here too.
We had picked the last week of april, but found the prices and crowd predictions were better the following week, so that is why we chose that time.

 

[hsmamainva]

2nd week of May is my absolute favorite time to visit WDW! Crowds aren't terrible and weather is perfect! The only reason we aren't going then this yr is DS is graduating from HS and May is fully booked! have fun!

I'm glad to hear this! We'll be there May 10th through 18th -- hitting SWW at the end of our trip.

 

[pktbMouse]

heading down 5 - 11th may too... as we always do every year, we love this time of year and always come this time, lines are short and are most times walk on, weather is perfect, resorts not too busy, kids are still in school, we miss the cheerleeders yay! definitly the best week to come. You will have a wonderful time.

 

[sachilles]

Also flower and garden festival. They say you can get a Dole whip with spiced rum at Epcot this year.

 

[wordwitt]

We were there last year May 9-13 and always got to the parks at RD, but hopped. Crowds were always very light in the morning, and we managed the later crowds with FP. However, we learned (this was our first trip, being longtime Disneyland goers) that it's not all that fun to be in the park from about noon-4:00. It's hot and the crowds are at their worst levels. We are planning to be either in an air conditioned restaurant or back at the Yacht Club pool during those times.

Btw, we are headed there again this year from May 10-15 and it will be me and two 11 year olds (my daughter will be celebrating her BD there, and I am bringing her friend with us.)

 

[mommymeg]

We are traveling at a new time this year...May 9-18. What can we expect for crowds? What about weather? We were originally booked 5/24-6/1, but I backed it up b/c I got a deal on airfare and we were worried about Memorial Day crowds.
I am also excited to see all the flower and garden festival topiaries!

If I had to choose, this would be my favorite time to go. Last year we switched it up and went in late September. Previous 3 trips were early May. May won my vote due to being a little less rainy/humid. Crowds were about the same, manageable. Flower and Garden in an added bonus! Enjoy!

 

[Scraper]

We go every year im May. It is my favorite time to go. We love Christmas time also but May GF just takes my breath away.

 

[g8torphan]

Going in May again too, 16-20th, about the same time as last year.

I would suggest taking a mid day break from about 2-5 to avoid the worst of the sun, but the temps are fine.
Crowds are certainly manageable, much better the Spring Break or true summer.

Looking forward to F&G too!

 

[ColoradoDis]

We'll be there from May 10-19 - soooo looking forward to this vacation. First time at WDW since 2009 - first trip for my son-in-law.

Flower & Garden looks amazing! The weather sounds great also.

Thanks.

 

[dizneyprincess1]

We are going May 4-11 for the first time. We are extremely excited and cant wait to go to F&G. We are hoping for low crowds and great weather))

 

[marmar]

May is also our time to go. We will be at the BWI may 11-17.
We really love the Flower Power concerts. And the Flower & Garden festival is awesome!!

We went one year May1-7 and it was 98 degrees. The air conditioner in the room adjacent burned up and we went one day without power at the GF. So we stayed at the parks all day.

When DD was still in school we would visit the last week in May, starting from the day after school ended (Texas was out early then). You could see the crowds increase daily. And Mem day weekend was the pits (especially at the water parks).

Expect temps in the high 80's to low 90's. AND Always be ready for thunderstorms. We've never been on a May trip that did not have at least one afternoon of deluge. We spent an hour in the Monster comedy hallway during Tornado Warning once. There was one that touched down on the northwest corner of the property.

My favorite memory of our first visit in the early 90's was that the gardenias along the walkway of the yacht club were blooming. It smelled heavenly.