Disney World Packing List for May | What to Pack Checklist Printable
Visiting Disney World in May is a great time enjoy the theme parks and make the most of your days! Temperatures have warmed up, but aren’t at their hottest summer highs yet. Crowds for the majority of the month may also be a bit lower until you get to the Memorial Day holiday at the end of the month. And overall, May is a pleasant time to experience Disney!
Use the Disney World May Packing Checklist printable below to make sure you bring all of the essentials for your trip!
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During May, the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is still in full swing! In fact, it will be happening throughout the entire month! This is one of my favorite EPCOT Festivals to attend, and there are beautiful floral displays throughout the theme parks to get some great photos.
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Lilac Dress / Sandals / Ears / Bag
Also, the weather in May is great to make the most of your trip! You’ll definitely want to plan some time to enjoy your resort pool, and it also can be a great time to head to the water parks. Read ahead to plan for all of the essentials to make the most of your time at Disney World!
What’s the Weather Like in May at Disney World?
Temperatures are starting to warm up in Orlando during the month of May! And although it won’t be the hottest days that you’ll see in July and August, you’ll find an average of 87 degrees during the day in May.
In the evenings it usually will cool down in the mid-60s, but most days especially towards the end of the month you won’t even need a light jacket after the sun goes down.
Found in photo: Purple Dress / Crossbody Bag / Ears / Sandals
The weather is nice enough that I wear dresses on most day of the trip. I love how they look in photos, plus they are a great option for staying cool in the theme parks! (I always wear bike shorts underneath them!)
Found in photo: Tropical Dress / Mandala Ears / Sandals
In case of rain I bring a packable poncho or compact umbrella that are nice to have in your theme park bag. Also make sure to wear comfortable shoes! I bring multiple pairs of shoes to rotate between on the trip!
What’s Happening at Disney World in May
There’s lots happening in May at Disney World! The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival runs through the entire month of May. (Ending on June 1, 2026!) With it brings the nightly Garden Rocks Concert series, beautiful topiaries, and lots of great food!
This vibrant festival is all about the beauty of nature! Make sure to plan to try the tasty treats from the Outdoor Kitchens, and I love spending multiple days at the checking out all of the tasty treats! Take a look at the full Outdoor Kitchen menus to plan ahead on what you want to try before you go!
This festival is fun for the whole family! With flowers in bloom, there’s lots to look at and nearly 100 topiaries to keep an eye out for! Plus, this festival has some of my favorite food selections out of all of the EPCOT festivals.
Check out tons of outfit ideas to wear to EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival in the linked article!
Get the Disney World May packing checklist below to make sure that you don’t forget anything at home!
May is the perfect time to put together floral ensembles inspired by all of the bright colors of spring!
May Specific Packing Essentials
Plan to pack average temperatures in the 80 degree range! May is a great time to start wearing athletic gear materials to the theme parks. And we always like to bring multiple pairs of shoes to rotate between as well.
Overall May should be fairly comfortable, you just won’t want to wear any heavy materials that are not breathable. Skip denim pants and shorts and instead wear lightweight joggers or athletic shorts. You’ll also want to make sure to stay shielded from the sun and wear sunscreen, that Florida sun is no joke!
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Pink Maxi Dress / Spaceship Earth Ears / Sandals
Pack your base layers of shorts with tee shirts, or some lightweight dresses and skirts. And if you’ll have any nice dinners to go to, we like to pack a change of clothes for the evenings to have fresh clothes for dinner.
If you’ll be there towards the end of the month, temperatures will start climbing as well. Making this a great time of year to spend some time at your resort pool or the water park!
For shoes, bring a few pairs of comfortable walking shoes to alternate between each day. And I like bringing a few different theme park bags to alternate between to match my outfits.
We have all of these items on the May Disney World Packing Checklist! Plus other fun items you may want to consider bringing with you!
Download our Disney World May Packing Checklist
Spring is here and is a wonderful time to visit Disney World! We created a free Disney World May Packing Checklist that you can download and use as you get ready for your trip.
This printable checklist includes all the essentials for park days. And some fun items to bring just for May too!
Outfit Ideas for May at Disney
Spring at Disney is a great time to visit because there are so many great flowers all over the theme park! I love using those as inspiration for my outfits!
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Watercolor Shirt / Happy Mama Shirt / Pink Loungefly / Tinkerbell Loungefly
You can find even more outfit inspiration in our What to Wear in May outfit article!
Planning Your May Trip to Disney World
May is a beautiful time to visit Walt Disney World! And it is a great time to visit before the summer really heats up! Check out some of our favorite hot weather essentials in this article!
Be sure to visit events like EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival if you’ll be there while it’s running. And check out our dining reviews to get ideas of must try restaurants during your trip.
Cheers to making magical memories with your family at Disney World in May! Here are some other fun planning articles to help you plan your trip.
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