Welcome to planDisney, Hannah! Thanks for stopping by with your question.
Spring is such a beautiful time in Walt Disney World, and truthfully, it's one of my favorite times to visit! In my experience, the weather is usually gorgeous this time of year, and EPCOT is at its finest during the
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. It's like the magic is in full bloom! After a long, cold winter stuck indoors, running around Disney World in May makes me feel as free as Rapunzel after leaving her tower!
Hannah, you have 14 whole days in The Most Magical Place on Earth, and I want every last one of them to feel like the Best. Day. Ever! While the order in which you visit the parks is really a matter of preference, I have a few tips to make your adventure just a bit more magical.
First of all, I'm so excited to hear that you're planning to visit the
water parks! Both parks are tons of fun, and they're always a great way to cool off and shake things up! You may already know that
Disney's Blizzard Beach and
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon will both be open during your stay. However, you'll want to plan your visit to Typhoon Lagoon
on or after May 12th, when the park reopens following refurbishment. If you want to check out a water park before then, Blizzard Beach is the place to be!
Now, let's talk about EPCOT. I already mentioned that your visit falls during the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which just so happens to be my
favorite EPCOT festival! Not only is it full of
great food and entertainment, but it also transforms the park into a beautiful, blossoming garden straight out of a fairytale! Of course, the festival draws plenty of crowds, especially on weekends. So when I visit during this event, I plan my visits to EPCOT for weekdays, when lines for attractions (and outdoor kitchens!) are usually a little bit shorter. If you love live music, you may also want to plan around the
Garden Rocks Concert Series. During your stay, you'll have the chance to check out 98 Degrees, The Spinners, Josiah Queen, Iam Tongi, and A.J. Croce!
Hannah, one of the reasons I love to visit Disney World in May is that the crowds tend to be just a little bit lighter. However, there is one big exception to that generalization - and it's Memorial Day weekend. Since it's a holiday weekend here in America, you'll probably find that the parks feel a bit more crowded on the last few days of your stay. While I'm sure you'll still want to spend some time in the parks, this weekend is a great time to enjoy some downtime at
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort! Coronado Springs offers a fabulous pool, fantastic dining, and even some fun activities like the
Colors of Coronado Painting Experience, a Spanish Mosaic Art class, and the
Sangria University workshop.
I hope this helps, Hannah, and that all your dreams come true on your magical Disney World adventure! If you have any other planning questions, you know where to find me right here at planDisney!
See ya real soon,
Allison