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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