Walt Disney World Crowds in May 2024

Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.

5/10
Avg. Crowd Level
3/10
Lightest Day
4/10
Avg. Weekday
8/10
Avg. Weekend
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1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed

5 Least Crowded Days

Wed, May 1
Low3/10
Thu, May 2
Low3/10
Tue, May 7
Low3/10
Wed, May 8
Low3/10
Thu, May 9
Low3/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, May 4
Very High8/10
Sun, May 5
Very High8/10
Sat, May 11
Very High8/10
Sun, May 12
Very High8/10
Sat, May 18
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
May 1Wednesday3/10LowTypical day
May 2Thursday3/10LowTypical day
May 3Friday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 4Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 5Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 6Monday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 7Tuesday3/10LowTypical day
May 8Wednesday3/10LowTypical day
May 9Thursday3/10LowTypical day
May 10Friday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 11Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 12Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 13Monday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 14Tuesday3/10LowTypical day
May 15Wednesday3/10LowTypical day
May 16Thursday3/10LowTypical day
May 17Friday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 18Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 19Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 20Monday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 21Tuesday3/10LowTypical day
May 22Wednesday3/10LowTypical day
May 23Thursday3/10LowTypical day
May 24Friday4/10Below AverageTypical day
May 25Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 26Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
May 27Monday8/10Very HighHoliday
May 28Tuesday3/10LowTypical day
May 29Wednesday3/10LowTypical day
May 30Thursday3/10LowTypical day
May 31Friday4/10Below AverageTypical day

What to Expect at Walt Disney World in May

Our forecast shows May 2024 averaging a Moderate crowd level (5/10) at Walt Disney World. Weekdays average 4/10 while weekends climb to 8/10.

Expect moderate to heavy crowds this month. Standby waits for popular rides will likely exceed 45 minutes during peak hours. Planning your ride order and arriving at rope drop will help you make the most of your day.

Tips for Visiting in May

Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Wed, May 1, Thu, May 2, Tue, May 7 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 3, 3, 3/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, May 4, Sun, May 5, Sat, May 11 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 8, 8, 8/10.

Use our trip planner to build an optimized ride schedule for your chosen dates, or check the Lightning Lane calculator to see if skip-the-line passes are worth it for your visit.

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