Walt Disney World announced more details of “Cool Kid Summer,” a series of kid-focused offerings and activities available from May 27 through September 1.
Cool Kid Summer at EPCOT
CommuniCore Hall will temporarily close on May 12 to become “Goofy’s ultimate playground.” Guests will get to dance and play along with Goofy in an “immersive experience” featuring DJ dance parties and games like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks. CommuniCore Plaza and the Mickey & Friends meet and greet will remain open during the temporary closure.
Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge will be available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney parks Blog said guests should “keep an eye out for some amazing animals, including tigers, okapi and more.”
Rafiki’s Planet Watch will have hands-on crafts related to pollinators like bees and butterflies.
The Dino Institute Intern will end the day with an interactive sing-along on Discovery Island celebrating all the animals of Animal Kingdom. This celebration will feature original songs and storytelling.
Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Games, crafts, and entertainment will be available all day long in Animation Courtyard. Disney Parks Blog teased magicians, jump rope performers, and surprise character appearances.
Coinciding with Cool Kid Summer, “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” and “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” will premiere on May 27.
Cool Kid Summer at Magic Kingdom Park
Join a DJ ringmaster and Pluto for a Storybook Circus dance party featuring stilt walkers and jugglers.
Over in Tomorrowland, Stitch will lead a high-energy DJ party at the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage. Merchant of Venus will offer a craft inspired by Pixar’s upcoming film “Elio.”
“Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” a new nighttime parade, will also debut at Magic Kingdom this summer, although a date has not been announced.
Hotel Perks
Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels enjoy free water park admission on their check-in day. Starting on May 21, they’ll get to choose from either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach as they will operate simultaneously for the first time in five years. Blizzard Beach just closed for a brief refurbishment and Typhoon Lagoon reopened.
Hotel guests also get 30 minutes of early theme park entry daily, with some special character appearances during this time.
Guests staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will enjoy extra activities, including character visits with set appearance times.
Ways to Save
There are various discounts and offers available for the summer.
- 50% Off on Kids Tickets: Purchase a 3-day or longer kids (ages 3 – 9) standard ticket for 50% off, available for visits from 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 from 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 Magic Kingdom).
- Disney Resort Room Deals: Save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms when you stay longer for visits between August 1 and October 11, 2025. Florida Residents and Annual Passholders can save up to 35%. Disney+ subscribers can save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, starting from $99 per night, when staying two nights or longer most nights from June 29 to July 31, 2025.
The Florida Resident Summer Magic Ticket offers four days 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. There are also options for shorter visits:
- 3-Day Ticket: $75 per day (total price: $225, plus tax)
- 2-Day Ticket: $105 per day (total price: $210, plus tax)
Information about Cool Kid Summer is also available at DisneyWorld.com/Summer. Disney said guests should “stay tuned” for more updates.
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