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LOW CROWDS

Animal Kingdom in May

Hot but not yet peak summer. Afternoon storms begin.

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Crowd Level

low

Avg High

89°F

Avg Low

69°F

Rain Days

9 days

Pros

Reasons to visit in May

  • ✓Low crowds before summer rush
  • ✓Extended park hours begin
  • ✓Value pricing early May
  • ✓Flower & Garden wraps up

Cons

Things to watch out for

  • ✕Hot and humid
  • ✕Daily afternoon thunderstorms start
  • ✕Memorial Day weekend is busy

SPECIAL EVENTS

Events in May

★EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival (ends)
★Mother's Day weekend
★Memorial Day weekend

Must-Do Rides

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Avatar Flight of Passage
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Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Kali River Rapids

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Rides at Animal Kingdom

Attractions

With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.

Avatar Flight of Passage

Pandora – The World of Avatar

44"+

Kali River Rapids

Asia

Kilimanjaro Safaris

Africa

Na'vi River Journey

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Expedition Everest

Asia

44"+

Feathered Friends in Flight!

Asia

Festival of the Lion King

Africa

Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!

DinoLand U.S.A.

Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost

Discovery Island

Zootopia: Better Zoogether

Discovery Island Trails

Discovery Island

Expedition Everest (Single Rider)

Asia

Meet Moana at Character Landing

Discovery Island

The Oasis Exhibits

The Oasis

Tree of Life

Discovery Island

Wilderness Explorers

The Oasis

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