Disney World in May 2024
Disney World May - Crowd Information, Ride Closure & Refurbishments and Special Events Information in one easy list.
May is such a wonderful month to visit Disney World. The weather is great and the crowds are low to moderate until Memorial Day Weekend. Keep reading to find out about crowds, closures and special events during your May trip to Disney World.
Average High: 87° f
Average Low: 65° f
Average Monthly Precipitation: 3.55"
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Disney World Ride Closures & Refurbishments in May
Magic Kingdom - Country Bears will be closed January 27 - Summer 2024.
Magic Kingdom - Splash Mountain is closed and will reopen as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in late 2024
Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Rock ‘n Roller Coaster will be closed January 8 - Summer 2024.
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort - Dig Site Pool waterslide will be closed May 13 - 19, 2024. The pool, hot tub, and smaller pool will remain open.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is undergoing refurbishments. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
Disney’s Polynesian Resort - Now through Fall 2024 - Exterior painting is being done throughout the resort, from 9AM. to 5PM, This may affect guest balconies. A new tower is being built at this resort and guests may hear construction during daylight hours, beginning at 9AM.
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - Doubloon Lagoon Pool is temporary closed due to “unexpected maintenance.” No reopening date has been provided. The spa and children’s activity area remain open and guests are welcome to use Ol’ Man Island Pool at Port Orleans Riverside. A shuttle is being provided from 10AM to 11PM.
Disney Springs Water Taxi between Disney Springs and Disney’s Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, Port Orleans Riverside and Port Orleans French Quarter is closed until further notice due to low water levels.
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - Room refurbishments will occur from now until November 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas - Exterior refurbishments will occur from now until December 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course - Open now as a 14-hole course. Full 18-holes coming later this year.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Bay Lake Tower - room refurbishments will take place from September 2024 - September 2025. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.
2025 Closure: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts: Storm-along Bay and Shipwreck pool will be closed January 2025 - June 2025.
2025 Closure:Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will undergo refurbishments from January 2025 - May 2025. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours. Resort amenities, except for the pool, will remain open.
We will update this section as more information becomes available
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Crowd Warnings for Disney World in May
Low to moderate crowds for the first three weeks of May 2023. Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of the summer season and crowds will increase beginning May 20, 2023. Click here to learn tips that will keep you ahead of the crowds and will minimize long lines.
Thoughts on Early Entry - Every day, all four Disney World theme parks open 30 to 60 minutes prior to the general posted opening time for guests staying at the official Disney World resort hotels and select “Good Neighbor” hotels. This is a fantastic perk for those who qualify and is a great time to ride one or two popular rides. It is still a good idea for off-site guests to arrive prior to posted park opening time because the first hour of the day tends to be less crowded but you’ll also see crowds decrease for the last two (2) hours before closing.
Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios - Fantasmic! will probably have at least one performance every night in May. When two or three performances are offered, the later performance will always be less crowded than the earlier show. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes and the lake catches fire, which can be frightening to some small children.
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Special Events at Disney World in May
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival - March 1 - July 5, 2023. This beautiful event is included with park admission and features whimsical topiaries, special displays, gardening seminars, and Garden Rocks mini-concerts at the American Gardens Theatre stage at at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM. Click here to see who is performing during your visit.
The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.
Disney Springs - Lego Store Events - The Lego Store offers periodic activities like building events or Lego Club meetings, and special offers. Click here for the current month and next month's calendar.
Save time and money by having snacks, bottled water and other food items delivered directly to your resort by Garden Grocer - Click HERE for more information.
Use the month buttons below for lists of Disney World ride closures, attraction refurbishments, special events and crowd warnings by month. We hope this information helps you have a wonderful and memorable vacation.