Walt Disney World Crowds in May 2025

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

Thu, May 1
Low3/10
Tue, May 6
Low3/10
Wed, May 7
Low3/10
Thu, May 8
Low3/10
Tue, May 13
Low3/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, May 3
Very High8/10
Sun, May 4
Very High8/10
Sat, May 10
Very High8/10
Sun, May 11
Very High8/10
Sat, May 17
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

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

What to Expect at Walt Disney World in May

Our forecast shows May 2025 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, Thu, May 1, Tue, May 6, Wed, May 7 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 3, 3, 3/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, May 3, Sun, May 4, Sat, May 10 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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