This summer, Walt Disney World Resort brings back its popular Cool Kids’ Summer, offering families traveling to the park limited-time experiences and hotel deals. This year’s program runs May 26–Sept. 8, with tickets now on sale.
What is in store this year?
At Animal Kingdom, meet and play with Bluey and Bingo, while Magic Kingdom hosts Toy Story experiences at Diamond Horseshoe, complete with dancing, crafts, and meetings with characters like Woody and Jessie.
EPCOT hosts Goofy’s games and dance parties at GoofyCore in CommuniCore Hall, and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! takes over Hollywood Studios with singing and dancing.
Cool Kids’ Summer also means unbeatable, limited-time savings.
Disney will offer two free room nights and theme park days with the purchase of a four-night, four-day room and ticket package through Walt Disney Travel Company. This offer is applicable for stays most nights through Sept. 15 when booked by Feb. 15. Essentially, this package gives visitors at least six full days at Disney World.
Additionally, guests staying at Disney Resorts Collection hotels between May 26 and Sept. 8 receive free admission to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon on check-in day.
Hotel discounts include savings of up to 30 percent on select Disney Resort hotels for stays on most nights between May 1 and Oct. 4. Florida residents can receive up to 35 percent off rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, while annual passholders can save up to 40 percent.
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