Cool KID SUMMER at Walt Disney World: Limited-Time Fun, Events & All the Ways Families Can Save

Kristi DeRubertis,

Cool KID SUMMER is officially heating up the magic at Walt Disney World Resort! Now through September 1, 2025, families can enjoy DJ-fueled dance parties, pop-up character fun, interactive shows, and hands-on activities at every corner of the parks. Whether you’re a returning visitor or planning your first Disney trip, this summer brings something new, limited-time, and totally unforgettable for kids and kids at heart.

Here’s everything you can experience during Cool KID SUMMER 2025, plus how to save with special offers and why booking with Academy Travel is your vacation game-changer.

Limited-Time Entertainment at Disney Parks

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Big Shows + Bigger Surprises

  • Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After: Enter the Magic Mirror’s world for a wickedly fun stage show starring Disney’s most iconic villains.
  • The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: Dive under the sea with Ariel and friends in this visually stunning, all-new live musical.
  • Plus, enjoy crafts, roaming entertainers, surprise characters, and a high-energy indoor DJ dance party with Mickey and the Disney Junior crew!

GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall (EPCOT)

Get silly with Goofy during this immersive summer experience featuring:

  • DJ dance parties
  • Goofy-themed games like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks
  • Nonstop laughter and play for the whole family

Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Explore & Roar

  • Head to Rafiki’s Planet Watch for hands-on pollinator crafts
  • Earn a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge
  • Spot rare animals like okapi and tigers
  • Wrap up your day with an interactive, animal-themed sing-along

Magic Kingdom: A Summer Circus of Fun

  • Dance under the Big Top with Pluto and a DJ ringmaster
  • Stilt walkers, jugglers, and circus-style street performers all around
  • Hit the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage to boogie with Stitch
  • Don’t miss a galactic craft inspired by Disney-Pixar’s Elio
  • NEW! The first nighttime parade in 10 years—Disney Starlight—debuts July 20, featuring characters from Frozen, Encanto, Coco, and more!

Extra Magic When You Stay at a Disney Resort Hotel

Guests staying at a Disney Resort Collection hotel this summer can enjoy:

  • FREE water park admission on check-in day
  • 30-minute early entry to theme parks every day
  • Character experiences and expanded activities at select resorts
  • Complimentary transportation across the resort

Select hotels like Pop Century, Art of Animation, and Caribbean Beach feature enhanced summer programming designed for maximum family fun!

Cool KID SUMMER Ticket & Resort Deals

Florida Resident Summer Magic Tickets:

  • 4-Day: $60/day ($240 total + tax)
  • 3-Day: $75/day
  • 2-Day: $105/day
    Available May 6 – Sept. 27, 2025

More Ways to Save:

  • 50% Off Kids Tickets (ages 3–9) for 3-day+ tickets (May 27–Sept. 20)
  • 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: $89/day (EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom)
  • Resort Deals: Save up to 30% on rooms for stays Aug. 1–Oct. 11
    (More savings for Florida Residents, Annual Passholders, and Disney+ subscribers)

Plan a Magical Summer with Academy Travel

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Make this Cool KID SUMMER your most magical vacation ever.

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