How is The World in May?

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Post by cmcd13 » Jan Tue 31, 2006 9:41 am

Hey, I forgot about the Flower and Garden Festival. I love that!
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Post by WDWAddict » Jan Tue 31, 2006 12:32 pm

I was amazed in at how small the crowds were in May 2005. They were larger than December 2005 but for the vast majority of rides there was no need to use a fastpass.

Heat is an issue, but not as bad as when we went in Aug 2002. Bring a lot of cash for WATER!!!!!!!!! (Or bring your own but it gets warm and isn't as refreshing!!!!)

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Post by foldmama » Mar Fri 03, 2006 9:41 am

I will be arriving on Monday May 8th and departing on Friday evening May 12th. I'm staying pt POR. This is my first solo trip. For those of you familiar with POR, What is a good area to stay in? I'm looking to be in a quite area, but not too far away from a bus stop or the main areas. Does anyone have any ideas? I want to feel safe walking around at night!

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Post by stev02 » Mar Fri 03, 2006 9:53 am

We're going May 19 - 26! :D
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Post by ericpabear » Mar Sat 04, 2006 9:37 am

I try to stay away from Walt Disney World the last week of May and the first week of June, not because of the heat. I live in the south so the heat doesn't bother me. We are going the SECOND week of June. Old Key West is very quite, and buss stops are not too far away.

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Re: How is The World in May?

Post by swarlock » Mar Wed 29, 2006 10:00 am

It's pretty good. Not too hot but warm. My Aunt will be here for a visit and she promised me we would go to the park together again like last time. :D
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Re: How is The World in May?

Post by Jwc247 » Apr Fri 07, 2006 9:26 pm

cmcd13 wrote:Hi All,
I'm going to WDW 1st 2 weeks in May this year. This will be my first visit with toddlers in tow (not mine). How are the crowds, weather, hours at that time? Anyone have any advice on doing the parks with toddlers (18 month, 3 & 4 yr olds).
Fantasy Land In the back of the Magic Kingdom is a great place for todlers! They have a lot of rides for little kids! :D

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Post by cmcd13 » Apr Mon 10, 2006 7:47 am

Thanks Jwc247. I know the kids will love Fantasy Land. I may not survive it though, UGH, sooooo many little kids, sooo little patience. :roll:
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Post by Dr. Ravenscroft » Apr Mon 10, 2006 12:18 pm

I have one in my office right now. His mother works upstairs and she pawns him off on the rest of the Hospital so she doesn't have to deal with him for a day. She sends him to us because we used to tire him out but we gave up after the 8th time he was down here. He is very annoying to all. We are trying to help correct some things, like the eating with his mouth open(I can't stand that), and he now asks to get on the computer instead of pushing his way onto it. The way we corrected that was everytime he did we pulled the plug on the computer and he got the message.


Wow sorry for that, I guess I just needed to vent. But cmcd13 I know what you mean about the many kids.

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Post by Jwc247 » Apr Mon 10, 2006 1:03 pm

QuickGold wrote:May has average crowd sizes but it can get a bit hot down there. I'd still recommend it as a good time to go
Same, it does get pretty hot in may! And the crowds are fine :D

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Post by cmcd13 » Apr Mon 10, 2006 2:58 pm

Oh, Dr! If you need to "deliver" something to my office to get away from the creep, I mean, child, feel free. :wink:
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Post by Dr. Ravenscroft » Apr Mon 10, 2006 5:35 pm

Maybe latter this week he is here all week because of Spring Break. At least he isn't drunk like the Penn Students are for Spring fling weekend. Man it was crazy, glass bottles everywere. I need some Disney and Quick.

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Post by cmcd13 » Apr Tue 11, 2006 8:20 am

I'd go seriously crazy if I had to deal with a kid like that in the office all week. Sorry to hear about the weekend whoas. Try this....close your eyes for a minute and think about riding thru the Haunted Mansion singing Grim Grinning Ghosts. :lol:
Hang in there!
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Post by abrcrmbegrl20 » Apr Sun 23, 2006 5:43 pm

I saw some of you said you are going in June. I am going June 1-9 for a wedding. How is the weather and the lines around that time? Is it bad? All the others times I have gone has been in may,september, and june. But it has been 3 years so I don't rememeber. Any help...? Thanks! Oh I am staying at the Beach Club for the first time. Has anyone else stayed there? I have stayed at the Port Orleans and Grand Floridian.

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Post by gullyf » Apr Wed 26, 2006 3:48 pm

We went mid to late May of last year with 2 yr old twins and found the weather delightful. Warm enough for them to enjoys the water spots and pools but not the oppressive late summer heat and humidity that is the hallmark of a Florida summer. Crowds were managable and the brief showers we experienced were warm enough not to be discomforting. All in all, a great time to visit...

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