New Summer Celebration at Disney World Offers Limited-Time Events in Every Park!

As the countdown to summer break begins, families across the country are locking in their vacation plans—and for many, that means a trip to Walt Disney World Resort. While summer officially begins on June 20, Disney has something special planned long before that date hits the calendar.

Starting May 27, guests visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth can take part in a brand-new seasonal celebration that stretches across all four theme parks. Whether you’re meeting classic characters, dancing with villains, or creating your own crafts, this resort-wide experience brings new life to the parks during the warmer months.

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Called Cool Kid Summer, the event promises family-friendly fun, live entertainment, interactive crafts, and special offerings all summer long. Here’s what guests can expect at each park:

Magic Kingdom

• Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus
  Guests can dance alongside Pluto to some of their favorite songs, all while jugglers and stilt walkers make them feel like they have joined the circus.

• Galactic Blast at Tomorrowland
  Everyone knows that Stitch loves to dance, and he will be hosting his very own dance party at the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage.

• Craft Station at Merchant of Venus
  Inside the Merchant of Venus, guests can celebrate Disney’s upcoming animated film Elio with a special craft project.

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EPCOT

• GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall
  Get ready to get goofy with the legend himself in CommuniCore Hall! Goofy will host the ultimate summer party, complete with games like Loopy Limbo and a fun dance party.

• Phineas and Ferb near EPCOT Main Entrance
  It’s always memorable when you get to see some rare characters during your Disney World vacation, and guests will be able to meet Phineas and Ferb right when they enter the theme park.

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Animal Kingdom

• Crafts at Rafiki’s Planet Watch
  Rafiki’s Planet Watch is an amazing area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom where guests can learn all about different animal habitats and what they can do to help conservation efforts at home. During Cool Kid Summer, this area will feature a new craft activity focusing on pollinators like bees and butterflies.

• Wilderness Explorer Badge
  “A Wilderness Explorer is a friend to all, be a plant or fish, or tiny mole.” Guests know that the wilderness must be explored, and those who participate in the Wilderness Explorers during Cool Kid Summer will earn a special badge.

• Celebration Sing-Along at Discovery Island
  This fun new sing-along will be hosted by a Dino Institute intern. Guests will be able to participate in the interactive storytelling and sing about some of their favorite animals.

Hollywood Studios

• Animation Courtyard Activities
  During Cool Kid Summer, Animation Courtyard will be full of games and crafts that will keep kids entertained all day long. There will be things like magicians, jump rope performances, and special character interactions.

• Dance Party With Disney Jr. Characters
  Mickey Mouse and his friends from Disney Jr. will also be hosting their own fun dance party, so be sure to get your groove on!

• TWO New Stage Shows

  • “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” – Some of your favorite Disney villains take center stage at the brand-new stage show. Guests will venture through the Magic Mirror and enjoy a show full of wickedly fun musical numbers and special effects.

  • “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” – Journey back under the sea and watch Ariel and her friends sing fan-favorite songs from the classic Disney movie. The new show will also have tons of amazing new visuals and “theatrical magic.”

Cool Kid Summer runs from May 27 through September 1, giving guests plenty of time to check out all the new experiences. And for families planning ahead, Disney is offering ticket deals that could help stretch your budget:

• Save 50% on standard child tickets for visits between May 27 and September 20

• 3-Day, 3-Park ticket deal — visit one park per day for just $89 per ticket

With so much happening across all four parks, this summer may be the perfect time to plan that magical vacation you’ve been dreaming about.

Are you planning a visit during Cool Kid Summer? Which experience are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments!