Disney Springs is celebrating Cool Kids Summer (May 26 – September 8) with dance parties and activities. Disney Springs Cool Kids Summer Activities At the Marketplace Splash Pad, Disney Springs Kids Club Presented by Coppertone encourages guests to dance and play with entertainment acts inspired by Polynesian culture. Disney Springs Kids Club will be available … Read more
Special character appearances are returning to Walt Disney World for the second Cool Kids’ Summer. Though the event doesn’t officially start until May 26, we spotted some wandering characters in World Celebration Gardens at EPCOT on May 15, likely preparing for the daily summer offering. Cool Kids’ Summer Characters at EPCOT We spotted Mickey, Minnie, … Read more
Goofy appears to have wasted no time moving into CommuniCore in advance of his Cool Kids’ Summer special event. GoofyCore Prep Underway Only one day after CommuniCore Hall’s closure for updates at EPCOT, we’ve spotted new GoofyCore decals installed on the building’s doors and windows as Disney begins preparing the space for Cool Kids’ Summer. … Read more
Walt Disney World brought Cool Kids’ Summer directly to five Central Florida school districts, playing GoofyCore games with students, surprising teachers with theme park tickets, and announcing a $1.3 million investment in education programs. Cool Kids’ Summer & Education Investment The investment supports education programs across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, and Seminole counties, benefiting all … Read more
As part of Cool Kids’ Summer at Walt Disney World, Drawn to Life at Disney Springs is offering a discounted kids ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket. Discounted “Drawn to Life” Kids Ticket With the purchase of a full-price adult ticket, guests can add a child ticket (ages 2-12) for just $25. They … Read more
Atlanta and Houston are hosting pop-up events for Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer. Cool Kids’ Summer officially kicks off on May 26 with limited‑time experiences, new and updated attractions, and special summer fun for families. Cool Kids’ Summer A large selection of new and returning family friendly entertainment offerings are part of Cool Kids’ … Read more
Disney filed a permit for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park for the park’s current refurbishment. Due to cold weather, Typhoon Lagoon has closed several times in recent weeks. It closed for the season on February 14 while Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park reopened on February 15. Typhoon Lagoon Refurbishment The permit was filed by Sourcing & Procurement. It contracts … Read more
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
Cool Kid’s Summer will return from May 26 to September 8, 2026, and will bring attraction refreshes, new experiences, and limited-time activities. Ways to Save During Cool Kid’s Summer Guests can get two free room nights and theme park days when purchasing a select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket … Read more
