Summer can be the coolest time to visit Walt Disney World in Florida because of special activities and experiences that are perfect for kids. There are also special activities and ways to keep cool only available during that time. That is what makes it a Cool Kids’ Summer. It is coming back bigger and better than ever in 2026 with new ways to save!
Ways to Save During Cool Kids’ Summer
Best ticket prices of the year as well as longer theme park hours for even more fun.
Disney Resort Deal – Guests can save up to 30% on select Disney resort hotels May 1 through October 4, 2026.
Additional offers available for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders.
Kids (ages 3-9) eat FREE when a dining plan is added to their room package.
Free Water Park on check-in day is back for 2026 too. Available for guests checking in May 26 through September 9, 2026. You can choose between both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.
Ticket offers – 4 Park Magic Ticket and After 2pm Ticket depending on your travel plans may work for you too.
Check out current Walt Disney World Deals to get more details.
Cool Kid Fun
Summer 2026
Discover fun with new experiences available only this summer at all four theme parks! Celebrate your little ones with DJ dance parties, games, hands-on activities and more. Many activities offer an opportunity to have some fun, out of the sun. Perfect for time to COOL down making it a COOL Kid Summer.
Magic Kingdom
Toy Story Pals will be at the Diamon Horseshoe. Jessie, Woody, and friends will have some fun at Jessie’s Roundup.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is back and better than ever with an updated ride vehicle, blasters, and interactive targets. We have tried this and LOVE the update!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens May 3rd.
EPCOT
Join Goofy as he hosts “goofy games” with an amusing game party taking over CommuniCore Hall. Guests can dance and play along with the Goof Troop, DJ Dance Pants, and Goofy. Goofy’s Game Machine will bring activities like Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, and Parachutes n Pipsqueaks.
Soarin’ Across America will debut on May 26th in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.
Hollywood Studios
Dance and play with Mickey and his Pals at Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live. This new stay production is a party at the clubhouse the kids will LOVE. It start May 26th.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Opens on May 26, 2026, replacing the Aerosmith theme. Just a few days before that, there will be new missions on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run staring Grogu and the Mandalorian on May 22nd.
Animal Kingdom
Bluey and Bingo are coming to Conservation Station. You can play and dance with them along with special games, photos, and animals from Australia.
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened the end of 2025 and is an awesome new 4D show at Animal Kingdom.
Cool Resort Perks
Continuing in 2026, guests at Disney Resort Hotels can start their trip with a FREE day at one of the water parks. Guests will also enjoy magical mornings with early theme park entry.
Plus, guests of select Disney Resort hotels can enjoy more family fun and additional young children room amenities throughout their stay all summer long. Resorts in 2026 include Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Port Orleans – Riverside.
More To Come
The first Cool Kid Summer experiences were released in 2025 and we now know 2026 will bring even more fun, new experiences, and ways to stay cool with your kids in Disney summer 2026.
