Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World: What UK Families Need to Know for 2025
- Trixie
- May 5
- 3 min read
Ready for a Disney summer like no other? From May 27 to September 1, Walt Disney World is rolling out Cool Kid Summer — a family-focused celebration packed with exclusive activities, energetic dance parties, hands-on fun, and big savings just in time for UK summer holidays.
Here’s everything you need to know before you book…
What Is Cool Kid Summer?
Unlike limited-time events like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or EPCOT festivals, Cool Kid Summer is resort-wide and included with your normal theme park admission.
Disney has positioned this as a season-long celebration, filled with extra entertainment, interactive experiences, and resort perks designed to give kids the spotlight — all without needing a separate ticket.
Key Dates
🗓️ May 27 to September 1, 2025✅ Perfectly timed for UK school holidays.
Where You’ll Find the Magic
Cool Kid Summer isn’t just in one park — it’s spread across all four Walt Disney World theme parks and select hotels.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening:
Magic Kingdom: Pop-Up Fun All Day
🎪 Storybook Circus Dance Party – Join Pluto, stilt walkers, and jugglers under the Big Top for a carnival-style dance bash.
🚀 Tomorrowland with Stitch – Get groovy with Stitch at Rocket Tower Plaza Stage and pop into Merchant of Venus for an Elio-inspired craft.
🎆 Coming Later This Summer:Disney’s brand-new Starlight: Dream the Night Away nighttime show featuring characters from Encanto, Coco, Frozen, and more.
EPCOT: Goofy Takes Over CommuniCore Hall
🕺 Expect DJ-led dance parties, silly games like “Loopy Limbo” and “Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks”, and loads of Goofy charm.💡 CommuniCore Hall closes May 12 to prep for its summer transformation.
Animal Kingdom: Get Crafty & Explore
🦋 Rafiki’s Planet Watch – Learn about pollinators through themed craft sessions.🏕️ New Wilderness Explorer Badge – Earn an exclusive summer badge as you explore the park.🎤 Interactive Sing-Along – Celebrate Disney animals with music, storytelling, and character moments.
Hollywood Studios: Games, Characters, and New Shows
🎨 Animation Courtyard – Crafts, magic shows, jump rope performers, and surprise characters.🕺 “Get Animated” Dance Party – A high-energy indoor experience with Mickey and Disney Junior stars.🎭 New Indoor Stage Shows (May 27 launch):
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure
Extra Resort Perks Just for Summer
🏨 Staying at a Disney hotel? You’ll unlock even more Cool Kid perks:
Free Water Park Entry on your check-in day (choose between Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, both open this summer!).
Early Entry with Characters – You might meet rare characters before the parks open!
Exclusive Activities at 4 Resorts:
Pop Century
Art of Animation
Caribbean Beach
Wilderness Lodge
These resorts will have extra games, scheduled character appearances, and more.
Deals & Discounts That Brits Should Know About
💰 50% Off Kids' Tickets (Ages 3–9)
Valid for 3-day+ tickets from May 27–Sept 20.
Perfect for UK families visiting in August!
🎟️ 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket (Excludes Magic Kingdom)
Just $267 total (plus tax) — a great value for Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios.
Valid April 6–Sept 22.
🏨 Disney Resort Hotel Deals
Up to 30% off stays from August 1 to October 11.
Special rates for Disney+ subscribers, Florida Residents, and Annual Passholders.
👨👩👧👦 Florida Resident Tickets
Not for UK guests, but worth knowing if you’re combining trips with US-based family or friends.
Is Cool Kid Summer Worth It for UK Visitors?
Absolutely — especially if you’re travelling during the peak school holiday window in July or August.
The added entertainment and resort extras give families more bang for their buck without needing to pay for separately ticketed events. And the 50% off kids’ tickets could save you hundreds of pounds.
Just don’t expect a full-blown festival — this is more of a “sprinkle of magic” than a fireworks-level show.
Bottom Line
Cool Kid Summer is Disney’s way of making the most magical place on earth even more magical for little ones — and a savvy choice for UK families.
✅ New shows✅ Character pop-ups✅ Hotel perks✅ Family-focused fun✅ Real money-saving deals
Planning a summer Disney trip from the UK? This might just be the perfect time to go.
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