A Complete Guide to Walt Disney World in May

May is another great time of year to visit Walt Disney World thanks to great weather.

In this post, I’ll share tips for visiting Disney World in May, including what to pack, what the crowds are like, special events, what’s new, what’s closed, and general weather info.

All dates and information subject to change throughout the year. This post will be updated frequently, but for the most up to date information on what’s closed and what’s reopened, check out my post about Disney World closures and what’s new.

Weather in Orlando in May

The average temperatures continue to warm up in May with an average high of 77° F and low of 57° F. 

While it does rain in May, the average precipitation is only 3.79 inches of rain, which isn’t all too bad, especially compared to Summer through early Fall.

Temperature and precipitation data courtesy of US Climate Data.

What to wear to Disney World in May

For the most part, cool layers are your best bet when visiting this month.

While it won’t be as hot and humid as it is in the Summer months, the temperatures can get into the 80s. 

Keep an eye on the forecast and at the very least, throw in a sweatshirt or light jacket and a pair of pants just in case.

Per usual, pack the shoes that work best for you, whether that be sandals or sneakers. 

I generally don’t recommend wearing heels to the parks, unless you’ll only be there for a short time, such as for a dinner reservation. 

No one wants to be stuck in their hotel room because their feet hurt too much!

At minimum, make sure you have plenty of sunscreen, a pair of sunglasses, and a compact rain poncho or umbrella in your park bag. These will help you beat the sun and rain.

For more tips on what to pack for Disney World, check out my Disney World packing list, which includes a FREE printable list to help you stay organized while you pack for your trip.

Special events & holidays

There’s not a ton going on in May event and holiday wise.

The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival continues into May, so weekends will be extra crowded!

Next up, we have Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11. Why not take mom to her favorite park for the day?

At the tail end of the month is Memorial Day, so expect extra crowds in town for a long weekend visit.

Attraction and ride closures

There are several rides and attractions that are closed in May. As reopening dates are announced, this post will be updated.

Animal Kingdom

• Colors of Mo’Ara face painting station in Pandora is temporarily closed with no reopen date announced.

Epcot

Hollywood Studios

• Star Wars Bay Launch is open, but the theater is closed. The shops, props, and meet-and-greets inside the same building are running.

Magic Kingdom

• As of June 2024, Disney has not announced any closures for May 2025. As we get closer to Spring 2025, I suspect we will hear of at least one, if not more. Perhaps we’ll hear more as soon as August 2024, at the D23 Expo.

Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon

• Typhoon Lagoon is expected to be open in May 2025.
• Blizzard Beach is expected to be closed. However Disney has not made any official announcements about this as of June 19, 2024, so I am basing this on the past few years’ patterns.

Other locations

• The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney Springs might still be closed in May 2025.

Are you ready for your trip to Disney World in May?

I hope this guide helped you sort out your itinerary for your Springtime visit.

If you have more questions, let’s chat in the comments below.

This post was originally published on March 12, 2022, and last updated on June 19, 2024.