Disney World Crowd Calendar: May 2026
The least crowded days at Disney World in May 2026 were Tue, May 12, Tue, May 19 and Wed, May 20 (4 out of 10).
The busiest were Sun, May 3, Mon, May 4 and Fri, May 29 (6–7 out of 10).
Across the 31 days with a crowd level, the average was 5.1 out of 10 (0 low, 30 moderate, 1 high), where 5 is a typical day for each park.
Tuesdays average 4.5 and Saturdays 5.6 in May.
Hollywood Studios has the lowest average level (4.7); Animal Kingdom the highest (5.2).
May 2026 day by day
| Date | Resort | Magic Kingdom | EPCOT | Hollywood Studios | Animal Kingdom | Hours (earliest–latest) | Multi Pass from | Events & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 1 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | – | $19 | |
| Sat, May 2 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | – | $19 | |
| Sun, May 3 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | – | – | |
| Mon, May 4 | 7 High actual | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | – | $22 | |
| Tue, May 5 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | – | $16 | |
| Wed, May 6 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | – | $16 | |
| Thu, May 7 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | – | $17 | |
| Fri, May 8 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | – | $17 | |
| Sat, May 9 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | – | $19 | |
| Sun, May 10 | 5 Moderate actual | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | – | $19 | |
| Mon, May 11 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | – | $16 | |
| Tue, May 12 | 4 Moderate actual | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | – | $16 | |
| Wed, May 13 | 4 Moderate actual | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | – | $16 | |
| Thu, May 14 | 5 Moderate actual | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | – | $16 | |
| Fri, May 15 | 5 Moderate actual | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | – | $17 | |
| Sat, May 16 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | – | $19 | |
| Sun, May 17 | 5 Moderate actual | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | – | $17 | |
| Mon, May 18 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | – | $16 | |
| Tue, May 19 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | – | $16 | |
| Wed, May 20 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | $16 | |
| Thu, May 21 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | – | – | |
| Fri, May 22 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | – | – | |
| Sat, May 23 | 4 Moderate actual | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – | |
| Sun, May 24 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | – | – | |
| Mon, May 25 | 4 Moderate actual | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | – | – | |
| Tue, May 26 | 5 Moderate actual | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | – | – | |
| Wed, May 27 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | – | Extended Evening · Magic Kingdom |
| Thu, May 28 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | – | |
| Fri, May 29 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | – | |
| Sat, May 30 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8:00 AM–11:00 PM | – | Special Ticketed Event · Hollywood Studios |
| Sun, May 31 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8:00 AM–10:00 PM | – |
Crowd levels run 1–10, where 5 is a typical day for that park (scored against its own 90-day average wait). Past days show the level from logged waits ("actual"); later days are the forecast. Park hours are as published through May 31. Multi Pass prices are the lowest park price captured for that date. Click a date for the park-by-park view.
Quietest days of the week and parks in May
| Day / park | Average level |
|---|---|
| Tuesdays (4) | 4.5 |
| Wednesdays (4) | 4.8 |
| Mondays (4) | 5.0 |
| Thursdays (4) | 5.0 |
| Fridays (5) | 5.2 |
| Sundays (5) | 5.4 |
| Saturdays (5) | 5.6 |
| Hollywood Studios | 4.7 |
| Magic Kingdom | 5.0 |
| EPCOT | 5.0 |
| Animal Kingdom | 5.2 |
Other months
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Questions
- What are the least crowded days at Disney World in May 2026?
- The least crowded days at Disney World in May 2026 were Tue, May 12, Tue, May 19 and Wed, May 20 (4 out of 10).
- What are the busiest days at Disney World in May 2026?
- The busiest were Sun, May 3, Mon, May 4 and Fri, May 29 (6–7 out of 10).
- Is May 2026 a busy time at Disney World?
- Disney World averages 5.1 out of 10 in May 2026, about as busy as a typical day (5): 0 low, 30 moderate and 1 high days.
- Are there special ticketed events at Disney World in May 2026?
- Published park hours show 1 special ticketed event night (Special Ticketed Event) through Sun, May 31. Parks with one close early to day guests.
- What are Disney World park hours in May 2026?
- Published hours run through Sun, May 31; each day's earliest opening and latest closing are in the table, and every date's page lists each park.