Summer is an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World Resort, especially for families with young kids. From May 26 through September 8, the resort celebrates Cool KIDS’ SUMMER with NEW and Limited-Time extra fun across the parks, resorts, and more.
☀️ What Makes Summer So Special?🎉 Cool KIDS’ SUMMER (May 26 – Sept 8)
Special activities and family-friendly entertainment designed just for kids make summer visits even more memorable.
🎢 New Experiences & Attraction Updates
Enjoy new offerings and refreshed attractions across the parks, giving returning and first-time visitors something new to discover.
💰 Great Summer Savings
Summer often features some of the best ticket prices of the year, helping families stretch their vacation budget.
⏰ Longer Theme Park Hours
Extended park hours mean more time to experience attractions, shows, and entertainment without feeling rushed.
👨👩👧👦 Non-Stop Family Fun
With kids out of school, the parks come alive with activities, entertainment, and magical moments the whole family can enjoy together.
✨ Bottom Line: Between seasonal events, new experiences, great prices, and longer park hours, summer at Walt Disney World offers families more opportunities than ever to create unforgettable memories.
Starting May 26, everyone’s favorite Heelers are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Families can join Bluey and Bingo for interactive fun at Conservation Station in a new experience called Bluey’s Wild World.
🚂 How to Get There
Hop aboard the Wildlife Express Train to reach Rafiki’s Planet Watch, where the adventure begins.
🎉 What Families Can Do
- Play games inspired by Bluey episodes
- Dance and interact with Bluey and Bingo
- Snap photos with the beloved characters
- Explore “Jumping Junction” and learn about animals native to Australia, Bluey’s home country
This playful experience lets kids jump, play, and explore while learning about wildlife in a fun and engaging way.
✨ Tip: Plan to spend some extra time at Conservation Station so kids can enjoy all the activities before heading back to the main park.
This summer, young deputies can head over to the Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom for a lively Toy Story-themed hoedown.
🎶 Join the Fun With Toy Story Friends
- Meet Jessie, Woody, and Bullseye
- Sing along to upbeat songs
- Dance and play interactive games
- Take part in fun activities designed for kids
- This high-energy roundup gives kids the chance to play, dance, and celebrate with their favorite Toy Story pals in a fun, interactive setting.
Starting April 8, guests can join Buzz Lightyear at Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom to battle Emperor Zurg.
What’s New:
- A new training support bot named Buddy
- Interactive targets that light up when hit
- Hand-held blasters with always-on lasers, sound, vibration, and lighting effects
- Disney PhotoPass images showing your final score and rank
🚂 Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Refurbishment
The “wildest ride in the wilderness,” Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, will reopen in early May at Magic Kingdom following an all-over refurbishment.
Starting May 26, families can join a brand-new stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios featuring everyone’s favorite pals from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+.
🎶 Mousekedance With Mickey & Friends
- Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they get ready to host a party at the Clubhouse—but first they need help finding their friends!
- Goofy
- Daisy Duck
- Pluto
- Catchy original songs
- Interactive moments where kids help the story unfold
- A fun dance party experience the whole family can enjoy
Beginning May 22, a new mission arrives at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Guests will join Din Djarin and Grogu on a mission tracking ex-Imperial officers.
New Features:
- Choose which planets your ship visits
- Engineers can communicate directly with Grogu during the mission
🎬 New Family Experiences at Hollywood Studios
On May 26, families can explore The Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Later in the summer, The Magic of Disney Animation returns with:
- “Drawn to Wonderland” playground
- “Off the Page!” character greetings
- “Olaf Draws” interactive drawing classes with Olaf
A new version of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster will debut this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring The Muppets and the band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.
As part of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, families can head to CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT for GoofyCore, a high-energy dance and play experience.
🎧 Join the Goof Troop for Wacky Fun
- Dance along with Goofy and the Goof Troop
- Music and entertainment from DJ Dance Pants
- Interactive activities from Goofy’s Game Machine
- Goofy Says
- Balloon Bonanza
- Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks
This playful experience is packed with music, dancing, and goofy games, making it the perfect stop for kids to burn off energy while enjoying some classic Disney silliness.
Beginning May 26, Soarin' at EPCOT will feature Soarin’ Across America in celebration of the 2 50th anniversary of the United States.
Guests will soar over breathtaking landmarks like the Grand Canyon, paired with an updated orchestral version of the attraction’s iconic theme.
This summer, the fun gets even bigger at Disney’s water parks with special character appearances and nighttime events.
🏖 Character Meet & Greets
- Guests visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park may spot Goofy showing off his laid-back beach style, while playful chaos arrives at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park with Stitch making special appearances.
- On select nights June 2 – September 5, guests can experience Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.
- Enjoy the water park after dark
- Dance and boogie on the beach
- Shorter wait times for popular attractions
- Meet rare Disney characters
- Powerline Max
- Chip and Dale from Rescue Rangers
Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel May 26 – September 8, 2026 will receive complimentary water park admission on their check-in day.
Even better, both Disney water parks will be open:
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
During Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, families staying at select resorts at Walt Disney World Resort will enjoy extra kid-friendly experiences designed especially for young guests.
🏨 Participating Resorts
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort
- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
- Guests may see surprise appearances from Disney favorites like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse right at their resort.
Traveling with little ones is easier thanks to complimentary items available for guest use, including:
- Bottle warmers
- Infant bathtubs
- Diaper disposals
- Nightlights
Special Disney Publishing libraries will be available so kids can enjoy stories featuring Disney Princesses and heroes. On select nights, families can also enjoy:
- Pajama parties with storytime
- A “create your own bedtime story” activity
- Stop by the pool for high-energy games and activities the whole family can enjoy.
- On select evenings, gather around the campfire for marshmallow roasting and Disney sing-alongs—the perfect way to end a magical day.
On select nights this summer, families visiting the Disney Springs Marketplace can join a lively Cool KIDS’ SUMMER Dance Party.
🎶 Dance to Hits From Upcoming Disney+ Movies
- Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
- Camp Rock 3
- High-energy music and dancing
- A fun party atmosphere for the whole family
- A celebration of new Disney+ original movies arriving this summer




































































