Walt Disney World offering two free hotel nights and days of park tickets with new deal, Disneyland guest gets four stitches after getting attacked by line cutter, and Tortuga Tavern restaurant removed from Magic Kingdom park map — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, January 5, 2026. WDW News Today That’s … Read more
After a successful first year, Cool Kids’ Summer is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort with some returning and new offerings. Cool Kids’ Summer 2026 Details We reported back in August that Cool Kids’ Summer was returning to Walt Disney World; however, Disney has released additional details about the 2026 iteration. The upcoming, limited-time … Read more
A new artistic treat activity has debuted at Disney Springs for Cool Kid Summer — paint-your-own cookies with edible paint! The offering can be found at Amorette’s Patisserie, located in the Town Center area of Disney Springs. Paint-Your-Own Cookies Announced via a post on the official Instagram accounts for Disney Eats and Disney Springs, this … Read more
Captain Gantu, Hamsterviel, and Angel are making surprise appearances alongside Stitch for 626 Day at Magic Kingdom. Gantu, Hamsterviel, Angel Appear at Tomorrowland Galactic Blast Gantu and Hamsterviel, in particular, only make rare appearances at Disney Parks, so this is one of the few times guests can see the villains in person. Gantu is not … Read more
New entertainment offerings debuted at EPCOT on June 9, as well as a new location for a classic act. These offerings appear to be part of the ongoing Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort. New Entertainment at EPCOT Odyssey Pianist The pianist who usually performs at the Rose & Crown Pub is currently … Read more
For Cool Kid Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Dino Institute intern is now roaming Discovery Island, and a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge is available. Dino Institute Intern The musical interns previously just appeared at Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand U.S.A. During Cool Kid Summer, you’ll spot the intern roaming Discovery Island near the stage across from … Read more
As part of Cool Kid Summer offerings, two DJ dance parties are taking place at Magic Kingdom this summer. In Storybook Circus, guests can join Pluto for a Big Top Bash. In Tomorrowland, Stitch is leading the Galactic Blast. Big Top Bash with Pluto Before even reaching the Big Top Bash, guests may encounter a … Read more
As part of Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World Resort, hotel guests can enjoy 30 minutes of early theme park entry, as well as special character appearances during that time. Early Entry Character Encounters for Cool Kid Summer Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, these early entry character encounters will take place in Fantasyland. For … Read more
Disney revealed a look at the GoofyCore overlay of CommuniCore Hall, early entry check-in for Toy Story Land has moved, and we reviewed Pizza Moon at Epic Universe— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 26, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News … Read more
All four Walt Disney World theme parks now have special “Cool Kid Summer” guides listing some of the limited-time summer activities and other kid-friendly offerings. The guides all have blue covers with red-orange borders. They feature graphics representing the park and its Cool Kid Summer offerings, plus pictures of guests. Cool Kid Summer Magic Kingdom … Read more
A collection of b-roll footage shared by Disney reveals the interior and games of the GoofyCore overlay of CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT for Cool Kid Summer. GoofyCore CommuniCore Hall is expected to reopen on May 27 with the Goofy-inspired overlay. The video shows colorful decals resembling board games on the hall’s floor. In the center … Read more
The In Character Shop in Animation Courtyard has reopened to guests along with new “Get Animated!” dance party offering for Cool Kid Summer— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 25, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park Tokyo Disney Resort … Read more
CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT is getting a “Gooftastic” overlay inspired by Goofy for Cool Kid Summer. Decals for the event are now up on the windows and doors of the venue. Goofy Takes Over CommuniCore Hall CommuniCore Hall was closed starting on May 12. It previously housed a horticulture gallery for the EPCOT International Flower … Read more
Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is becoming more animated with the addition of a “Get Animated!” banner and a new refreshment booth. ‘Get Animated!’ Decorations & Signage As WDWNT previously reported, there are colorful “Get Animated!” banners throughout Animation Courtyard. Matching murals are on the walls of the courtyard and the former Disney Junior … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting ready for a new DJ dance party, “Get Animated!” Murals and banners advertising the party are now up throughout Animation Courtyard. Get Animated! Decorations A mural on a wall of the courtyard features the words “Get Animated!” against a colorful paint splatter background. A hand wearing a Mickey glove holds … Read more
With Walt Disney World’s Cool Kid Summer approaching soon, several rare Disney characters are out meeting guests in Magic Kingdom Park. One important note is that most of these characters are currently wandering Magic Kingdom as a random encounter rather than a standing meet and greet with a PhotoPass photographer, unless otherwise stated. Peter Pan … Read more
