Walt Disney World Unveils Cool KIDS' SUMMER with New Attractions and Savings
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Cool KIDS’ SUMMER returns to Walt Disney World Resort May 26–Sept. 8 with new attractions, stage shows, limited-time entertainment, and special family ticket and hotel offers. (Amy Smith, Photographer).
Walt Disney World Resort is rolling out new family experiences, refreshed attractions, and special offers for Cool KIDS' SUMMER, running May 26 through Sept. 8, 2026. The resort shared opening dates for multiple attractions and entertainment options, along with ticket and hotel deals to help families plan affordable summer vacations.
New Summer Attractions and Experiences
Starting April 8, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin returns to Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland with major enhancements. The recharged attraction features new interactive targets and hand-held blasters, upgraded lighting, sound and vibration effects, and introduces Buddy, a new Star Command support bot. For the first time, Disney PhotoPass will capture guests' scores and ranks for lasting bragging rights.
On May 26, several attractions debut across the resort. Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom, inviting guests to play games and dance with Bluey and Bingo. The experience includes games from episodes, photo opportunities with the characters, and Jumping Junction, showcasing animals native to Australia.
Also launching May 26, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! brings Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy and Pluto to Disney's Hollywood Studios for an interactive show inspired by the global hit series. The experience features original songs, dance, and audience participation.
Limited-Time Cool KIDS' SUMMER Entertainment
Jessie's Roundup: A Rip-Roarin' Review debuts at Magic Kingdom's Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland. This Toy Story-themed experience features Jessie, Woody, Bullseye and friends in a high-energy show with songs, dance, games and activities.
At EPCOT, GoofyCore takes over CommuniCore Hall with DJ-led dance breaks, interactive games, and playground-style activities. At Disney Springs Marketplace, guests can join dance parties on select nights featuring hits from upcoming Disney+ movies "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" and "Camp Rock 3."
Enhanced Experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Walt Disney Studios outdoor courtyard opens May 26, with The Magic of Disney Animation following later in summer. The reimagined space includes a "Drawn to Wonderland" playground, Disney friends at "Off the Page!" and "Olaf Draws," where pre-recorded guidance from legendary Disney Animation artists helps guests learn to draw.
Beginning May 22, The Mandalorian and Grogu join Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Guests track down ex-Imperial officers while manning the Millennium Falcon. For the first time, guests can select which planets to visit and engineers can communicate directly with Grogu during missions.
This summer, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster transforms into Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, featuring music from The Electric Mayhem and high-speed Muppets hijinks.
Special Offerings for Resort Guests
Guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels receive 30 minutes of early theme park entry each day, with special Cool KIDS' SUMMER character appearances across all four parks during early morning hours.
Four select resorts, Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Port Orleans Riverside, offer enhanced family amenities including scheduled visits from Mickey and Minnie, complimentary essentials like bottle warmers and infant bathtubs, Disney Publishing libraries, and pajama parties with story time on select nights.
Water Park Adventures
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park welcomes Goofy in his laid-back style, while Stitch spreads playful chaos at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Typhoon Lagoon June 2 through September 5 on select nights, featuring after-dark water park access, beach dancing, and rare character appearances including Powerline Max and Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers.
Resort guests checking in between May 26 and Sept. 8 receive free admission to one water park on their check-in day.
Summer Savings and Special Offers
Walt Disney World is launching several deals for summer travel. The 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket starts at $109 per day plus tax (total starting at $436 plus tax) and includes access to all four theme parks with one park per day between May 26 and Oct. 3.
Families can receive a free dining plan when purchasing a non-discounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package including a room at select Disney Resort hotels and tickets with a Park Hopper option. The offer is available for arrivals most nights between June 28 and Oct. 3, Oct. 19-31, and Dec. 6-21. Booking window runs March 12 through April 30.
Disney Resort Collection guests can save up to 30% on select hotel rooms when staying five nights or more, available for arrivals most nights July 30 through Oct. 3. Florida Residents save up to 35% and Annual Passholders save up to 40% when staying four nights or more during the same period.
Cool KIDS' SUMMER Market Tour
Walt Disney World is bringing the magic to select cities with pop-up events featuring oversized props, photo opportunities and giveaways. The tour stops in New York City's Times Square on March 12, Atlanta's Pemberton Place on March 26, and Houston's Herman Park on April 2.
More information about summer offerings and promotions is available at DisneyWorld.com/Summer.