Walt Disney World Crowds in May 2026

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

6/10
Avg. Crowd Level
5/10
Lightest Day
6/10
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

Tue, May 5
Moderate5/10
Wed, May 6
Moderate5/10
Thu, May 7
Moderate5/10
Tue, May 12
Moderate5/10
Wed, May 13
Moderate5/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, May 2
Very High8/10
Sun, May 3
Very High8/10
Sat, May 9
Very High8/10
Sun, May 10
Very High8/10
Sat, May 16
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
May 1Friday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 2Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 3Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 4Monday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 5Tuesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 6Wednesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 7Thursday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 8Friday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 9Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 10Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 11Monday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 12Tuesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 13Wednesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 14Thursday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 15Friday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 16Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 17Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 18Monday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 19Tuesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 20Wednesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 21Thursday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 22Friday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 23Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 24Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 25Monday8/10Very HighHoliday, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 26Tuesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 27Wednesday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 28Thursday5/10ModerateEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 29Friday6/10Above AverageEPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 30Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
May 31Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

What to Expect at Walt Disney World in May

Our forecast shows May 2026 averaging a Above Average crowd level (6/10) at Walt Disney World. Weekdays average 6/10 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, Tue, May 5, Wed, May 6, Thu, May 7 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 5, 5, 5/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, May 2, Sun, May 3, Sat, May 9 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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