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A Complete Guide to Walt Disney World in May

By Author Meg Frost

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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.

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Weather in Orlando in May

The average temperatures continue to warm up in May with an average high of 88° F and low of 69° F. 

While it does rain in May, the average precipitation is only 3.3 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

Photo of 2 women taking a selfie at Star Wars Galaxy Edge in Disney World's Hollywood Studios.
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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, daytime temps can reach into the high 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. But for the most part, you’ll dress the same as you would in the Summer.

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

Photo of the entrance of Disney's Animal Kingdom with bright blue skies.
  • It’s Tough to Be a Bug is closed permanently as of March 17, 2025.
  • Triceratop Spin, Dinorama Fossil Fun Games, and Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures closed permanently in January 2025.
  • DINOSAUR, The Boneyard, Donald’s Dino-Bash meet-n-greet, and Restaurantosaurus will close at some point to make way for the upcoming Tropical Americas land. I expect them to still be open in May, but given that they will all close permanently, I recommend experiencing them while you can!

Epcot

Photo of stone buildings at the Morocco Pavilion at Disney World's Epcot World Showcase.
  • Test Track closed in June 2024 for a complete reimagining and is expected to reopen in Summer 2025. A date has not yet been announced, but it’s possible that previews will start happening in May if Disney opts to do them.

Hollywood Studios

Photo of the main entrance for Disney's Hollywood Studios with cloudy skies.
  • Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano closes permanently on May 10, so May 9 is your last chance to dine here forever.
  • Muppet Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo close permanently on June 7, so experience them while you can!

Magic Kingdom

Closeup photo of Cinderella's Castle at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Photo courtesy of Disney.
  • Astro Orbiter is closed for refurbishment and reopens in Summer 2025, so I expect it to still be closed in May.
  • Big Thunder Mountain is closed for refurbishment until early 2026.
  • The Hall of Presidents is closed for refurbishment without a reopening date. I expect it to be open by May, but Disney has not yet announced a reopening date as of February 2025.

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 February 23, 2025, so I am basing this on the past few years’ patterns.

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.

For more monthly planning guides, check out the following posts:

  1. WDW in January
  2. WDW in February
  3. WDW in March
  4. WDW in April
  5. WDW in May – you are here!
  6. WDW in June
  7. WDW in July
  8. WDW in August
  9. WDW in September
  10. WDW in October
  11. WDW in November
  12. WDW in December

About the author

Photo of Meg Frost on Buzz Lightyear: Space Ranger Blast at Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Photo by Meg Frost, All rights reserved.

Meg Frost is the creator of The Park Pixie, where she covers Disney World, Disney+, and Disney fandom.

She holds an M.A. in Journalism from Northeastern University and B.S. in Communication & American Studies from University of Miami in Florida.

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This post was originally published on March 12, 2022, and last updated on February 23, 2025.