By Sinaiyouth 
Are you considering a visit to Walt Disney World in May? You have chosen the right time to make the trip! May is the happy medium between spring break and summer break when the crowd is not too agitated. It’s also your last chance to enjoy warm weather without the worst summer humidity (although you may start to feel the humidity setting in).
If you’re heading to Walt Disney World in May, there’s also lots of limited time offers you’ll want to check out to make your visit even more special. Keep reading to understand what’s happening at Walt Disney World this May, plus tips for having a great time at the parks this month.
What’s happening at Walt Disney World in May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Monthand Disney World celebrates by serving limited time treats inspired by the stories and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. These treats can be found at Walt Disney World theme parks and hotels. Be on the lookout towards the end of April for a complete Disney Dining Guide explaining every treat and where you can find them. These savory and sweet treats are usually available throughout the month of May.
May 4
If you love Star Wars and puns, you probably know why May 4th is the perfect time to celebrate the franchise. Inspired by the iconic phrase “May the force be with you” May 4th has become a worldwide celebration of all things Star Wars, and Disney World has gotten in on the action in recent years. On May 4, expect Star Wars fans to be out in force at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You might even find limited-time treats, merchandise, and encounters just for this one-day celebration.
Mother’s Day
I hope the second Sunday in May is highlighted, circled in red ink and with arrows pointing to it – it’s time to Mother’s Daya day to celebrate all the wonderful female figures in your life. If you find yourself at Walt Disney World on Mother’s Day, you can usually find limited-time food and drinks served at parks and resort hotels in celebration. These treats will usually arrive in early May and will be around until Mother’s Day.
Memorial Day Weekend
For most American travelers, the month of May signals the unofficial arrival of the summer season with Memorial Day Weekend. While there’s usually nothing specific happening at the parks this weekend (aside from a busier flag retreat, which happens daily at Magic Kingdom), it’s good to highlight this weekend in case you’re hoping to avoid the crowds. With businesses closed and children absent from school this weekend, These are very busy days.
The Flower and Garden Festival continues at EPCOT
May is the last full month of EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, usually ends around the first of June. In May, the festival continues daily with its specialty food and beverage products, Garden Rocks concert series and character topiaries found throughout EPCOT.
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Disney After Hours continues and Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Typhoon Lagoon
If you want to enjoy some bonus time in the parks, Disney After Hours is a great way to do this. Challenging events continue at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios in May.
Also from May, Disney H2O Glow after hours returns for the summer season to Typhoon Lagoon.
Disney H2O Glow After Hours is another one paid event, which means you must purchase a separate entry to attend. Like other Disney After Hours events, this after-hours party at Typhoon Lagoon features Reduced wait times for attractions, live music, specialty food and drinks, and more. And of course, you can enjoy the Walt Disney World water parks after dark!
Weather in Walt Disney World in May
It is usually in May that we begin to notice the weather transition from spring to summer. This doesn’t mean you’ll experience the worst heat and humidity in Florida, but it should be significantly warmer than March or April. According to Weather Spark, the average high in Orlando for May is 87 and the average low is 69. For context, the average high in May is five degrees warmer than the average April high of 82, and 10 degrees warmer than the average March high of 77.
You may also notice a slight increase in the number of rainy days in May. While you can reasonably spend a week at Walt Disney World in the spring without seeing much precipitation, the chances of spending a week without rain are diminishing. Orlando experiences an average of 9.5 rainy days in May. We are far from the summer peak which fluctuates between 17 and 20 days of rain on average.
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Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World in May
Beware of Memorial Day Weekend Crowds
May can usually be a great time to visit Walt Disney World if you want to avoid crowds, as it falls comfortably between spring break and the summer vacation season. Most schools are still in session, although you may notice colleges closing for the summer and thus a slight increase in crowds as the month progresses. While the beginning of May typically sees fewer crowds, Memorial Day weekend is a different story.
Expect busy crowds from the Thursday or Friday before Memorial Day to the day or two following the holiday. If your budget allows, consider purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass to bypass the usual lines at parks like Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, where you’ll likely feel the worst of the crowds.
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Pack your bags and get ready for summer weather
May is the first month of the year when you can reasonably assume that the days will be warmer rather than cooler. When it comes to the weather in Florida, sSummer starts now – although you probably won’t feel that thick, fluffy air that you’re more likely to experience if you visit in August or September.
These tips are important all year round, but they really take on importance in the summer: stay hydrated, apply and reapply your sunscreen, take frequent breaks indoors, and consider taking a longer lunch break at the hotel.
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Walt Disney World in May was originally published on The World of Spark.