Cool Kid Summer 2025 At Walt Disney World: New Shows, Big Deals, And Family Fun

Grab your Mickey ears and pack the sunscreen — Cool Kid Summer is coming to Walt Disney World Resort, and it’s about to be epic. With school winding down and summer heating up, Disney is rolling out the red carpet for families with limited-time fun, major savings, splashy new shows, and—wait for it—the first new nighttime parade in nearly a decade.

Whether you’re planning your first trip or your fifteenth, 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate summer to make magical memories.

Hot Deals for a Cool Summer

Disney’s bringing the magic and the savings this summer with deals that’ll have you booking faster than you can say “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo”:

• 50% Off Kids’ Tickets: Starting now, get half-off standard kids tickets (ages 3-9) when you book a 3-day or longer visit from May 27 through September 20, 2025.

• 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: For just $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax), explore EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. (This ticket doesn’t include Magic Kingdom.)

• Free Dining Plan: Yes, it’s back! Score a free dining plan when you book a non-discounted 4-night/4-day (or longer) package that includes a Park Hopper ticket and a stay at select resorts. Valid on select dates from June 29 through December 22, 2025.

• Up to 30% Off Resort Rooms: Stay longer and save more at select Disney Resort hotels from August 1 through October 11. Special discounts are also available for Florida residents and Annual Passholders.

• Water Park Perk: Every Disney Resort hotel guest gets free water park admission on their check-in day. Start your vacation with a splash at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach.

Ready to plan? Visit DisneyWorld.com/Offers.

New Experiences Just for Kids (and the Kid at Heart)

From May 27 through September 1, Disney’s theme parks will be bursting with kid-focused fun zones, surprise character encounters, dance parties, and interactive games that go way beyond your average meet-and-greet. As Jason Kirk, Senior Vice President of Operations, puts it, “we’re curating simple, yet fun entertainment experiences geared towards families. There will be areas where guests can go, have fun, and relax.” We’re talking:

• Storybook Circus and Tomorrowland takeovers at Magic Kingdom, including a Stitch-themed experience.

• Goofy’s Ultimate Game Party inside EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall — the coolest cooldown for little ones post-Flower & Garden Festival.

• Early morning character greetings for Disney Resort hotel guests during early theme park entry.

Even More Magic at the Resorts

Staying on property? Cool Kid Summer means even more fun right at your hotel:

• Select resorts like Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, and Wilderness Lodge will feature daily character visits and expanded family programming.

• Don’t miss beloved classics like Disney movie nights, plus newly designed activities that let you make memories even outside the parks.

Alison Armor, Vice President of Resort Operations, calls it one of Disney’s best-kept secrets. “We’re creating programming for the resorts so guests can plan both their day at the parks and their day at the resorts.”

All-New Shows and the Return of a Disney Classic: The Nighttime Parade

Debuting May 27, 2025:

• The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
  Dive under the sea with all-new visuals and immersive storytelling that reimagines the classic animated film on stage.

• Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
  A hilariously wicked, audience-interactive stage show where villains get their time to shine — and whine about their bad rep.

And the grand finale…

• Disney Starlight – A Nighttime Parade
  Coming later this summer to Magic Kingdom, this is Disney’s first new nighttime parade in nearly 10 years. Expect glowing floats, unforgettable music, and appearances from fan-favorite characters like Peter Pan, Elsa, Mirabel, and more.

Book Your Cool Kid Summer Adventure

Whether you’re a first-timer or a Disney pro, expert travel planners and Disney cast members are ready to help you put together the perfect trip. Call 407-W-DISNEY or visit DisneyWorld.com/Summer to get started.

Don’t wait — Cool Kid Summer 2025 is coming in hot, and the only thing missing is your family in the photo.