Animal Kingdom in May
Crowd levels, weather, events, and what to ride first.
low
Crowds
89°F
Avg high
69°F
Avg low
9
Rain days
What to expect at Animal Kingdom in May
Hot but not yet peak summer. Afternoon storms begin.
Pros
- +Low crowds before summer rush
- +Extended park hours begin
- +Value pricing early May
- +Flower & Garden wraps up
Cons
- –Hot and humid
- –Daily afternoon thunderstorms start
- –Memorial Day weekend is busy
Events in May
- ★EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival (ends)
- ★Mother's Day weekend
- ★Memorial Day weekend
Rides at Animal Kingdom
With low crowds, you can likely hit most major rides without Lightning Lane.
Avatar Flight of Passage
Pandora - The World of Avatar
Discovery Island Trails
Discovery Island
Expedition Everest
Asia
Expedition Everest (Single Rider)
Asia
Feathered Friends in Flight!
Asia
Festival of the Lion King
Africa
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!
Dinoland U.S.A
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Africa
Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
Discovery Island
Meet Moana at Character Landing
Discovery Island
Na'vi River Journey
Pandora - The World of Avatar
The Oasis Exhibits
The Oasis
Tree of Life
Discovery Island
Wilderness Explorers
The Oasis
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! - NEW!
Discovery Island
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