It’s Officially a Cool KID SUMMER!

Cool KID SUMMER has officially begun at Walt Disney World Resort! Get ready to dance, play, and chill with DJ-fueled dance parties, surprise character appearances, hands-on activities, and nonstop summer vibes, now through September 1. Here’s everything you can enjoy, beginning today!

New & Limited-Time Entertainment & Experiences Across Walt Disney World 

Showstoppers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” – Step into the reflective world of the Magic Mirror as Disney’s most infamous baddies take center stage in a show that’s as wickedly fun as it is spellbinding.
• “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” – Dive into a breathtaking retelling of the beloved animated film featuring fan-favorite songs, stunning visuals, and theatrical magic.
• Jump into energetic fun at Animation Courtyard, where games and crafts will keep kids moving and creating all day long. From magicians and jump rope performers to surprise character appearances, you never know what delightful moment is waiting around the corner!
• Keep the fun going and join Mickey Mouse and Disney Junior friends at a lively indoor DJ dance party where little ones can move and groove.

GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall

Playtime gets a Goof-tastic twist. Get ready to dance and play along with Goofy in this immersive experience. Show off your best moves in DJ-led dance parties and join your favorite games with silly – or should we say goofy? – twists, like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks.

Adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Get ready to roam, explore, and earn your adventure stripes! Buzz over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch for hands-on crafting activities all about pollinators, like bees and butterflies. 
• For all who believe the wilderness must be explored, you can unlock a special, limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge along the way. As guests make their way around the park, keep an eye out for some amazing animals, including tigers, okapi, and more.
• Wrap up a wild day with a musical moment you won’t forget! Join an interactive sing-along celebrating all the amazing animals spotted throughout the park – with original songs, playful storytelling, and plenty of chances to join in.

Celebrate at Magic Kingdom

• Step right up to summer fun under the Big Top. Kids can join the DJ ringmaster for a summertime dance party full of pop-up silliness with Pluto. And with stilt walkers and jugglers performing all around, guests will feel like the ringmaster of fun.
• At Rocket Tower Plaza Stage, dance with Stitch at this high-energy DJ party. After grooving with the galaxy’s coolest alien, head inside Merchant of Venus with an out-of-this-world craft inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar film “Elio.”
• Plus, the new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight, is coming to Magic Kingdom on July 20! Spot beloved characters from “Encanto,” “Frozen,” “Coco” and more. It’s our first nighttime parade at Disney World in nearly 10 years.

Reminder: Our theme parks are often open for longer hours during the summer months, which can help guests plan their day around a mid-day pool break, or get on more of their favorite attractions!

Stay in the Magic

There’s even more magic when you stay at one of our Disney Resort Collection hotels!

• Make a splash right from the start. Guests of Disney Resort Collection hotels can enjoy free admission to one of our two water parks on the day of their check-in for free. And, both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are open all summer long!
• Guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can also enjoy 30 minutes of early theme park entry every day of their stay. Guests might even spot some of their favorite characters out in the park during this time. What better way to rope drop than saying hello to some favorite Disney pals?
• Staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge means extra fun for the entire family. There, guests can enjoy even more Disney-themed activities, including character visits with set appearance times to help guests plan their day and an expanded itinerary of things to do with family throughout a stay at these four resorts. And, if guests are staying at one of these four resorts, be sure to stop by the Front Desk to pick up a Cool KID SUMMER activity bag! 

Other activities will continue to be available across all our resorts, like Disney movie nights, brought to life by our amazing cast members, in addition to perks like complimentary transportation around Disney World.

Special Offers During Cool KID SUMMER

As a reminder, there are tons of deals that the whole family can jump into!

Florida Resident Summer Magic Ticket

Florida residents can make the most of summer with a special ticket offer just for them — four days of fun at Walt Disney World theme parks for just $60 per day (total price: $240, plus tax). This ticket will be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025, for visits from May 18 through September 27, 2025 (with an advance park reservation, subject to availability).

Looking for a shorter visit? There are great options for that too:

• 3-Day Ticket: $75 per day (total price: $225, plus tax)
• 2-Day Ticket: $105 per day (total price: $210, plus tax)

More Ways to Save During Cool KID SUMMER

• 50% Off on Kids Tickets: Guests can purchase a 3-day or longer kids (ages 3-9) standard ticket for 50% off. This deal is available for visits beginning May 27 through September 20, 2025.  
• 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: Get a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits starting on April 6 through September 22, 2025. This ticket is for admission to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom).  
• Disney Resort Room Deals: Save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms when you stay longer for visits beginning August 1 through October 11, 2025. Special deals on rooms are also available for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders. Plus, Disney+ subscribers can save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels – starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – when staying two nights or longer most nights from June 29 to July 31, 2025.

Summer is here with more surprise, more delight and more fun coming to every corner of Walt Disney World! Message me to start planning your trip and take advantage of all the fun and savings!