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How Busy Is EPCOT in May 2026?

Medium crowds~30 min average wait

May is the 5th-least-crowded month of the year at EPCOT (the 8th-busiest), with crowd levels rated moderate, averaging about 30 minutes of wait across all rides.

Going to EPCOT in May? Pick your date and we'll build a ride-by-ride plan around it.

Free while open access lasts. We use your date to time each ride around its predicted wait.

Best day of the week to visit EPCOT

Sunday
~35 min
Monday
~36 min
Tuesday
~32 min
Wednesday
~32 min
Thursday
~33 min
Friday
~36 min
Saturday
~37 min

Day-of-week patterns reflect EPCOT's typical week. In May, aim for Tuesday and avoid Saturday.

How May compares to other months

January — Medium →February — Medium →March — Medium →April — Medium →May — Medium →June — Medium →July — Medium →August — Medium →September — Medium →October — Medium →November — Medium →December — Medium →

Frequently asked questions

Is May a good time to visit EPCOT?

May is the 5th-least-crowded month of the year at EPCOT (the 8th-busiest), with crowd levels rated moderate, averaging about 30 minutes of wait across all rides.

What is the best day of the week to visit EPCOT in May?

Tuesday is typically the quietest day at EPCOT (around 32 minutes average wait), while Saturday tends to be the busiest (around 37 minutes).

Which month is least crowded at EPCOT?

June is usually the least crowded month at EPCOT, averaging about 26 minutes of wait.

Visiting EPCOT in May?

BTQ builds a live-updating itinerary around your exact date and real-time wait times, so you ride more, without Lightning Lane.

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