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.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Disney��

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.
:D

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:
....

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)

If I drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, are there any scenic places on the way to break my journey?|133738

I plan to drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles and would not mind breaking my journey on the way to see any scenic places. I have heard Big Sur is a good option. Are there any other such places?

PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) is the most scenic route. I would suggest buying a book which help you to decide which towns and tourist spots to see.
Big Sur is very (naturally)beautiful and breath taking.
Mission Carmel is a beautiful historic spot with lots of early California history including old Whaling stations.
Monterey, next to Carmel also very beautiful and lots of nice shops.

Be cautious though..... the road is curvey and not fun to drive at night. Your trip will take you at least a few days longer going and stopping at sights along the way. I think that you have to detour at Santa Barbara(due to construction) although the road may be finished by now?? If you are going alone you should stop every so often to enjoy, otherwise your eyes will be on the curvey road and you will not be able to enjoy yourself.

Interstate 5 sucks but is direct. You might want to find a path to I5 if you get tired of the scenery and curvey roads

The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose is cool, especially at night.

Most people gave answers relating to the coast route (Highway 1), but Highway 101 is also worth considering, since it_s quicker and safer (and it_s not boring like I-5). Hwy 101 goes right through Silicon Valley, then Gilroy (you_ll smell the Garlic even if it isn_t Garlic Festival time), and the Salinas Valley (historical and picturesque). You pass within a few miles of many of the old missions (this being the route of El Camino Real from the days of Spanish California). The hot springs region just south of San Luis Obispo is interesting as is Pismo Beach just beyond. Lompoc is somewhat off Hwy 101, but has interesting architecture and a lot of outdoor murals. Gaviota Pass is very scenic, and Santa Barbara is certainly worth getting off the freeway for a look. A little ways beyond Ventura you_ll pass the Camarillo Outlet Mall in case you need to buy any clothes, and then over the hill into the San Fernando Valley (the smog will give you a clue that you_ve reached LA).

Well, the 101 goes pretty close to hearst castle which is interesting. You_ll more or less go through both santa barbara and pismo beach which aren_t the most scenic beaches but can be pretty at the right time of day.

I like Shell Beach which is right next to pismo, not much sand but lots of rock formations and the sand that is there is pretty much rocks and shells. There is a gazebo at the top there where you can feed seagulls.

edit: oh right, if you take the 1 instead of the 101 or...the 5? there is quite a bit of ocean to see along the road (although it is quite a bit longer drive, and winding as all get out)

carmel and monterey, then on to san simeon, down to paso robles and to san luis obisbo and pismo beach at that point you are half way there!

If you take the coast route rather than the freeway it is a very scenic and winding road.

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/los��



http://www.totalescape.com/destin.html



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_��



http://www.allgetaways.com/region.asp?ar��



http://wedrivecalifornia.com/california_��



http://www.verde.ro/california/drives/in��



http://mobiltravelguide.howstuffworks.co��