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Guide to Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World®

Posted on August 17, 2025

Costumed character of Goofy holding his ears outdoors with colorful plants and a sign in the background

Pack your bags for Disney World's Cool Kid Summer from May 27 to September 1. Enjoy fun at the theme parks with Disney pals, dance parties, and summer vibes. Get your tickets for ultimate summer fun!

Why go to Cool Kid Summer?

Cool Kid Summer is a limited-time celebration at Walt Disney World® Resort, Orlando, featuring new shows, colorful zones, DJ dance parties, and exciting entertainment for kids. It highlights favorite Disney characters and offers fun activities to keep children entertained.

Disney World theme parks celebrate Cool Kid Summer.

Treat your little ones to an unforgettable vacation in the summer of 2025! Discover the coolest experiences awaiting at the Disney World theme parks during this exclusive, limited-time celebration.

EPCOT©

Kids and adults playing inside a colorful, oversized parachute at an indoor play area.

GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall

Get ready to groove with Goofy in an interactive adventure! Showcase your dance moves at DJ-led parties and enjoy quirky games like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes 'n' Pipsqueaks. CommuniCore Hall closes on May 12 to become Goofy’s playground, while CommuniCore Plaza and Mickey & Friends stay open.

Explore EPCOT© during the Flower & Garden Festival for tasty Farmer’s Feast options near CommuniCore Hall.

Phineas and Ferb Near EPCOT© Main Entrance

Phineas and Ferb are returning to Walt Disney World® for a summer adventure! Meet them at EPCOT© starting June 1. Don't miss the new season premiere on Disney Channel on June 5, with episodes available on Disney+ from June 6.

Magic Kingdom©

A performer dressed in colorful circus attire performs a split on the floor while a group of children and adults cheer and smile in a lively setting.

Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus

Experience summer fun under the Big Top! Kids can dance with the DJ ringmaster and enjoy time with Pluto. Watch stilt walkers and jugglers for even more excitement.

Galactic Blast at Tomorrowland

Join the excitement at the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage for an epic DJ party, complete with an exhilarating dance-off featuring Stitch, the galaxy’s most vibrant alien! After showing off your dance skills, dive into the Merchant of Venus and set off on a remarkable crafting adventure inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar film “Elio.”

Disney's Animal Kingdom©

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Exciting new activities and thrilling adventures await!

Explore and earn adventure badges at Rafiki’s Planet Watch with interactive crafting sessions about pollinators like bees and butterflies!

Unlock the latest Wilderness Explorer badge.

Earn a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge by exploring the park and spotting amazing animals like tigers and okapis.

Amazing musical moments at Discovery Island.

End your day with a fun musical experience! Join the Dino Institute intern for a sing-along featuring original songs and playful stories about the park's amazing animals.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios©

Children and adults interacting with colorful cartoon characters at a lively event indoors.

Animated Fun at Animation Courtyard

Explore the fun at Animation Courtyard with exciting games and creative crafts for kids. Enjoy performances by magicians and jump-rope artists, plus surprise character appearances for a day full of joy!

Join Mickey Mouse and Disney Junior friends for a fun indoor DJ dance party for kids. Plus, on May 27, two new indoor stage shows will premiere for family entertainment.

Catch the coolest summer experience at WDW.

Costumed character of Pluto with arms outstretched at a theme park entrance with a welcome sign and festive lights in the background

Summer has just begun, and Walt Disney World® is ready to welcome you! Enjoy exciting summer activities for you and your kids. Plus, the resort's water parks are open for some refreshing fun.

Typhoon Lagoon© will host H2O Glow After Hours for summer guests. Enjoy the magical end to your Disney World vacation with Mickey Mouse and friends at Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.

Join the summer fun at Disney World with your kids! Get your Walt Disney World® tickets now for exciting adventures this season. See you there!

Mickey Mouse welcoming guests in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World
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