How busy is Disney World in May?|123226

We are in the process of planning our family vacation and are wanting to visit Disney world this year. We usually take vacation in July but figured the earlier the better if were going to disney. Can anyone prepare me for the amount of people were looking at if we go in May? My children are 8 and 4. Also, if anyone has any suggestions, I am interested in purchasing the meal plan and would like to hear some pros and cons about it.

Avoid holidays like Mothers_ Day and Memorial Day weekend. May is a beautiful month to come to this fine city but beware of Lovebugs. They tend to be out in May and October.
If you purchase the meal plan which is a VERY good deal than be sure to hit up the dinner shows like Hoop De Doo review and the polynesian luau!!

May is certainly better than July, but it may still get a bit warm. May should produce about 500 hundred people.

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May is better than July at DW. Be prepared for heat and unexpectant rain. Purchasing the Meal Plan is another good choice because Disney food cost alot. With the Meal Plan you get the bottom 3 for each day per person:
1. one complete breakfast or lunch meal (you choose which)
2. snack (ice cream, popcorn, or soft drink)
3. one complete dinner meal
Book ahead of time to use your dinner meal at a really nice restaurant such as the _Ohana_ located in the Polynesian Resort.
Have Fun and don_t worry the lines won_t be that bad with Fast Passes!

Its not TOO crowded.
i went the week before school and it was EMPTY!
meal plans work really well!
buy a book on planning disney vacations, that helped us ALOT!
hope that helps.
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depends what day you go if you go duning the week its not as busy but durning weekends be careful

Have visited Fl. many times and done Disney 8 times. A crowd is a crowd. The weather will be better in May, temp-wise,but it is still spring there so rain is always a factor. Plan well ahead of time and shop the HUGE selection of hotels/motels. We_ve found rooms for an average of $35 on priceline. $45.00 at a $200.00 a night motel. We drive every time from the Midwest and either call a friend to book or use a laptop and plan ahead. It is just as easy to leave and come back for dining (and usually cheaper) BUT there is a chance that the park capacity will fluctuate, causing some delay getting back in. The break in the day doesn_t hurt either. Although that only happened once and during the 4th of July. Our best trip for 2 adults and 2 kids only cost us around $1500.00 for 9 days of travel, meals, and accommodations. Not neccesarily Taj-Mahals but no dives. If you can plan your day(s) at Disney well enough,you can get the fast passes at every? ride and work your way back around to them for faster entry.

very crowded.... from May to August it is crowded

the low seasons are from Sept. to mid-Nov..... also mid-Feb. to mid-April

Peak times are the 4th of July, Easter, Spring Break and Christmas and Thanksgiving. May will be fairly crowded, but the weather is spectacular. August is beastly hot. Go to the Disney website and sign up for notices of sales they may have going on. You can save lots if you book in advance and staying on the campus may be the way to beat the crowds. On the other hand, you can save money by staying off campus and even renting a condo that is fully furnished and has a full kitchen. Disney has timeshares for rent, too. The meal plan is fine for the kids, and for adults who don_t mind standard fare.
Best bet? Stay at an affordable lodge or timeshare on the Disney campus and get the meal plan. Your options are greater and you are guaranteed a good time!

extremely.

when we went is septemeber there was a like of 500 people to get in.

So May isn_t any better.

Pros:
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Cons:
Horrible heat (in sept. the temperture was about 100_
HUGE LINES (some people are on break in May)
High prices (as any Disney Amusement Park)