Full Guide to Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World: Dates, Events, and Perks

20 days ago in "Magic Kingdom"

Posted: Friday May 2, 2025 10:06am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World is launching a slate of limited-time offerings this summer under the banner of Cool Kid Summer, running from May 27 through September 1, 2025. The season-long event brings new entertainment, activities, and savings for families with young kids across all four parks and select resorts.

EPCOT: GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall

Beginning May 27, CommuniCore Hall will be transformed into GoofyCore, an immersive dance and game space hosted by Goofy. Expect:

  • DJ-led dance parties with a "goofy" twist.
  • Interactive games like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes' n' Pipsqueaks.
  • The area closes for setup starting May 12. CommuniCore Plaza and the Mickey & Friends meet and greet will remain open.
  • Nearby, Florida Fresh may serve items from the Farmer's Feast menu.

Disney's Animal Kingdom: Wilderness Fun and a Musical Finale

Over at Animal Kingdom, kids can explore nature, animals, and music through several new offerings:

  • Hands-on crafts at Rafiki's Planet Watch, focused on bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
  • Limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge available for completing summer activities.
  • Celebration Sing-Along at Discovery Island, with original songs and storytelling from a Dino Institute Intern.

Disney's Hollywood Studios: Animation Courtyard Activities and New Shows

Hollywood Studios will host Cool Kid Summer activities in Animation Courtyard, featuring:

  • Games, crafts, and roaming performers including magicians and jump rope artists.
  • Surprise character appearances throughout the day.
  • Indoor DJ dance party with Mickey Mouse and Disney Junior friends.
  • Two new shows debuting May 27:
    Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After – A theatrical show starring Cruella, Hook, and Maleficent.
    The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure – A reimagined take on the animated film with new stage effects.

Magic Kingdom: Dance Zones and Summer Crafts

Magic Kingdom will host two themed zones this summer:

  • Big Top Bash in Storybook Circus: Dance party with Pluto, plus stilt walkers and jugglers.
  • Galactic Blast in Tomorrowland: DJ-led dance party with Stitch at Rockettower Plaza Stage, and an indoor craft at Merchant of Venus tied to the Disney-Pixar film Elio.

Later this summer, the new nighttime show Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away will debut, featuring characters from Encanto, Frozen, Coco, and more.

Resort Perks for Summer Guests

Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel during Cool Kid Summer will receive:

  • Free water park admission on their check-in day (both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon open starting May 21).
  • 30-minute early theme park entry every day, with some characters out early during that window.
  • At Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Wilderness Lodge:
    Character visits with set appearance times.
    Expanded schedules of family-friendly resort activities.

Summer Ticket and Hotel Deals

To support the summer push, Disney is offering several discounts:

Ticket Offers

  • Kids Tickets 50% Off: 3-day or longer standard tickets for children (ages 3–9), valid May 27–September 20, 2025.
  • 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: Admission to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios starting at $89/day. Available April 6–September 22, 2025.
  • Note: These do not include Magic Kingdom.

Resort Hotel Deals

  • Save up to 30% off rooms for stays between August 1 and October 11, 2025.
  • Florida residents, Annual Passholders, and Disney+ subscribers can access additional discounts, including rates as low as $99/night at All-Star Sports Resort for two-night minimum stays.

Florida Resident Summer Magic Tickets

Available starting May 6, Florida residents can purchase:

  • 4-Day Ticket for $60/day ($240 total)
  • 3-Day Ticket for $75/day
  • 2-Day Ticket for $105/day

Valid for visits May 18 through September 27, 2025, with park reservations required.

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    PizzaPlanet2 days ago

    I wouldn’t be shocked if we got a semi-permanent Bluey show at DHS. Might as well make the most of the license they paid for…

    castlecake2.02 days ago

    I think this whole cool kids summer “activation” is all about testing waters for various data

    PizzaPlanet2 days ago

    I thought the same thing. Could they be testing the waters for something bigger there??

    Pix E. Dust3 days ago

    My family love dance parties and always have...and my kids are nowhere near toddlers. They are nice little extras. Me too. It's these little things that I like the most.

    MisterPenguin3 days ago

    Tori4 days ago

    To save on filming costs?

    ToTBellHop5 days ago

    A further video had Phineas, Ferb, and Agent P.

    Agent H5 days ago

    Then why was the video with phineas and ferb filmed at California adventure?

    ToTBellHop5 days ago

    Well that’s very confusing marketing from Disney.

    Tori5 days ago

    Agent P will be at DCA. Epcot is getting Phineas and Ferb.

    Comped5 days ago

    It could be worse. At one point there was serious thought given to making her a meetable face character!

    Cmdr_Crimson5 days ago

    Well, if they fixed her eyes it be fine It reminded me of Steve Bucemi's character in Mr. Deeds..

    Figgy15 days ago

    June 5th Disney Channel, June 6th Disney+

    Agent H5 days ago

    Maybe I missed something but I don’t think the sixth season is coming out till next year.

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