It’s officially “Cool Kid Summer” at Disney World! This summer-long event brings new entertainment and more opportunities to meet characters across ALL four Disney World theme parks, and there is even some bonus fun happening at select Disney World hotels.
Of course, we are bringing you full coverage of “Cool Kid Summer,” including the makeover of CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT to GoofyCore. We are checking out this new goof-tastic experience in EPCOT, so let’s go!
“Cool Kid Summer” is happening all summer long at Disney World. From May 27th through September 1st, there are lots of things happening to celebrate the summer season at Disney World. Over in EPCOT, CommuniCore Hall has undergone a transformation to GoofyCore, and this is a great spot for all the cool kids to hang out this summer. The best part? Air conditioning! However, let’s see what else GoofyCore has to offer.
The Flower & Garden exhibit has been closed down and CommuniCore Hall has reopened as GoofyCore. This area is a great place to take kids as there will be the opportunity to dance along with the DJs’ tunes and participate in games like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks.
This new area is perfect for the kiddos, and we love the different activities and props here. Goofy’s team (AKA the dancers) are also fantastic, and they were doing a wonderful job encouraging kids to get up and play.
The DJ plays a great mix of music for kids, too. We heard everything from Baby Shark to High School Musical to Frozen. So, your kiddo will likely hear something that they love!
We will say that the space could be a tad overwhelming depending on your kid. This won’t be a spot to for a relaxing break from the sun, but it will definitely be a fun break from the sun! Most of the action was on one side of CommuniCore Hall, so if your kid is looking for something less stimulating, you can stick to the other side. There is still quite a bit going on and you will still be able to hear the music over there.
You won’t be able to see a lot of characters inside GoofyCore, but you will find Goofy! Goofy really gets in on all the fun and does the activities alongside the kids. If you are looking for more characters, try checking out Get Animated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While there aren’t as many characters, GoofyCore is home to Goofy’s team and Goofy himself.
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