Crowds in May vs October

hiner · 01-12-2004

Ok, have been to WDW usually in the Fall, never in the Spring. Wondering if the crowds are about the same or worse in the middle of May. So use to just about walking on the rides in the Fall. We're hoping to miss the huge crowds by returning the weekend before Memorial Day. Waiting is no big deal, just don't want to have to wait in lines more than we can stand.

**Dana** · 01-12-2004

I have never been in May, but looked up the crowd levels for you in the Passporter. According to them it's "regular season". The crowd level in the first weeks of May look more promising than the last two. If you are used to walking on rides with no wait, you are in for a "different" kind of WDW. It's hardly unmanageable, but defiantely not "walk-on" status. Hope I helped a little...

dznygrl · 01-12-2004

Those are the only 2 times I have been to WDW--in May and also in the Fall, so hopefully I can help! :D

Our first trip was in May of 2000, and it was manageable. Kinda crowded, decent-sized lines for most big attractions (y'know, about half an hour to an hour at most). Nothing too horrible. But then we went in September, and WOW! was it different! No lines. Dead. Seriously. The Polynesian was deserted, and we walked onto every ride the entire week!

Now, that was in 2002, when attendance was way down. We returned in September of last year, and it was starting to look more like May attendance. About 75% of things had a wait of more than 30 minutes.

Since attendance has shot back up within the last year, I'm sure crowd levels vary. But in my experience, Fall was certainly better than May.

hiner · 01-13-2004

We were pondering Sept or May. Figured May would be better for our son to get back into the swing of school than Sept (starting a new school yr). We leaving the 12th and returning the 22nd of May. Hopefully returning a week before Memorial Day, we'll miss those huge crowds.

I looked in the Unofficial Guide to WDW and it looks like we may miss some of the mess. We also wanted to go when it was warmer so we could experience the water parks too. Hubby and I aren't really waterpark people, but our son loves them...thanks to Nanny and PaPa:)

Also, booked using the Visa promotion "Kids stay/play free", I thought it might be a little more crowded than usual. Hopefully we picked the right week to go.

Fingers crossed!!

mickaholic4077 · 01-13-2004

At least you'll be there during the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot,which features great rock groups from the 60's & 70's.

BuzzLightyear · 01-14-2004

We've been there the past 2 years in May. Both times during the Memorial Day holiday.
It is always busy, but with fastpass we never waited more then 20 minutes for an attraction.

hiner · 01-15-2004

Yeh, I am excited about the Flower Show. I can only imagine how beautiful it's going to be. Also, I read that Star Wars weekend will be happening while we are there too. Can't beat either:)

I am hoping to avoid Fast Pass by going earlier in May. Whelp, nothing we can do now, right. We'll deal with what ever comes our way. As long as we are having fun in the best place on earth.

Thanks,
Kim

01-12-2004	#1 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Crowds in May vs October Ok, have been to WDW usually in the Fall, never in the Spring. Wondering if the crowds are about the same or worse in the middle of May. So use to just about walking on the rides in the Fall. We're hoping to miss the huge crowds by returning the weekend before Memorial Day. Waiting is no big deal, just don't want to have to wait in lines more than we can stand. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	I have never been in May, but looked up the crowd levels for you in the Passporter. According to them it's "regular season". The crowd level in the first weeks of May look more promising than the last two. If you are used to walking on rides with no wait, you are in for a "different" kind of WDW. It's hardly unmanageable, but defiantely not "walk-on" status. Hope I helped a little... __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 270 days 18 hours 43 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Those are the only 2 times I have been to WDW--in May and also in the Fall, so hopefully I can help! :D Our first trip was in May of 2000, and it was manageable. Kinda crowded, decent-sized lines for most big attractions (y'know, about half an hour to an hour at most). Nothing too horrible. But then we went in September, and WOW! was it different! No lines. Dead. Seriously. The Polynesian was deserted, and we walked onto every ride the entire week! Now, that was in 2002, when attendance was way down. We returned in September of last year, and it was starting to look more like May attendance. About 75% of things had a wait of more than 30 minutes. Since attendance has shot back up within the last year, I'm sure crowd levels vary. But in my experience, Fall was certainly better than May. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 39 days 22 hours 43 minutes

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	We were pondering Sept or May. Figured May would be better for our son to get back into the swing of school than Sept (starting a new school yr). We leaving the 12th and returning the 22nd of May. Hopefully returning a week before Memorial Day, we'll miss those huge crowds. I looked in the Unofficial Guide to WDW and it looks like we may miss some of the mess. We also wanted to go when it was warmer so we could experience the water parks too. Hubby and I aren't really waterpark people, but our son loves them...thanks to Nanny and PaPa:) Also, booked using the Visa promotion "Kids stay/play free", I thought it might be a little more crowded than usual. Hopefully we picked the right week to go. Fingers crossed!! __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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BuzzLightyear MB Cast Member ® Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Space Mountain Posts: 3,917	We've been there the past 2 years in May. Both times during the Memorial Day holiday. It is always busy, but with fastpass we never waited more then 20 minutes for an attraction. __________________ 86,92,96 Offsite * 2002 AKL * 2003 BCV * 2004 Contemporary * 2005 WL * 2006 BWV* 2008 CSR * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 108 days 4 hours 43 minutes

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01-13-2004	#5 (permalink)
mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	At least you'll be there during the International Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot,which features great rock groups from the 60's & 70's.

01-15-2004	#7 (permalink)
hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Yeh, I am excited about the Flower Show. I can only imagine how beautiful it's going to be. Also, I read that Star Wars weekend will be happening while we are there too. Can't beat either:) I am hoping to avoid Fast Pass by going earlier in May. Whelp, nothing we can do now, right. We'll deal with what ever comes our way. As long as we are having fun in the best place on earth. Thanks, Kim __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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