Is May a good time to visit EPCOT?

May has low crowd levels at EPCOT with average highs of 89°F. Low crowds before summer rush. Hot and humid.

How crowded is EPCOT in May?

Crowd levels at EPCOT in May are typically low. This is one of the best times to visit for shorter wait times.

What is the weather like at EPCOT in May?

May in Orlando averages 89°F highs and 69°F lows with about 9 rainy days. Hot but not yet peak summer. Afternoon storms begin.

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LOW CROWDS

EPCOT 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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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

World Discovery

Soarin' Around the World

World Nature

Test Track

World Discovery

Rides at EPCOT

Attractions

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

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

World Discovery

42"+

Soarin' Around the World

World Nature

40"+

Test Track

World Discovery

Frozen Ever After

Norway

Journey Into Imagination With Figment

World Celebration

Living with the Land

World Nature

Mission: SPACE (Green Mission)

World Discovery

40"+

Mission: SPACE (Orange Mission)

World Discovery

44"+

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure

France

Spaceship Earth

World Celebration

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

World Nature

Turtle Talk With Crush

World Nature

Advanced Training Lab

World Discovery

American Heritage Gallery

The American Adventure

Awesome Planet

World Nature

Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along

France

Bijutsu-kan Gallery

Japan

Bruce's Shark World

World Nature

Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360

World Showcase

Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival

World Celebration

Gallery of Arts and History

World Showcase

Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

Mexico

House of the Whispering Willows

World Showcase

ImageWorks - The "What If" Labs

World Celebration

Impressions de France

France

Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana

World Nature

Kidcot Fun Stops

The American Adventure

Luminous The Symphony of Us

Meet Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus

World Showcase

Meet Beloved Disney Pals at Mickey & Friends

World Celebration

Mexico Folk Art Gallery

World Showcase

Palais du Cinéma Gallery

France

Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future

World Celebration

SeaBase Aquarium

World Nature

Stave Church Gallery

World Showcase

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Magic Kingdom→Hollywood Studios→Animal Kingdom→

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