UPDATED March 16, 2026

Get ready for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER to return to Disney World from May 26th to September 8th, 2026!

Cool KIDS’ SUMMER made its debut in 2025, and in 2026, the event will bring back MORE Disney character appearances and limited-time experiences around the Resort.

And remember… even though it’s called Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, it’s for us “Big Kids,” too 😉 !

Disney Character Experiences

Bluey and Bingo in Animal Kingdom

The Bluey franchise is coming to Animal Kingdom on May 26th! Bluey and Bingo are making an excursion to Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, where guests will be able to encounter animals native to Bluey’s home country of Australia: it’s Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station!

That’s where you’ll be able to meet and dance with Bluey and Bingo for the very first time in the East Coast theme parks! Bluey and Bingo will be hosting some popular games from Bluey episodes (including Keepy Uppy) with animal twists. 

P.S. Disney shares that Bluey and Bingo will be “staying beyond Cool KIDS’ SUMMER.”

Jessie’s Roundup in Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland is welcoming your favorite Toy Story pals to Jessie’s Roundup at the Diamond Horseshoe!

Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time as Jessie, Woody, and friends join diners for some “energetic fun” at Jessie’s Roundup! Guests will be able to “craft, dance, and yodel (their) hearts out” with Jessie, Woody, and the gang during this western show.

GoofyCore in EPCOT

GoofyCore is returning to EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall, where guests can “dance and play along with the Goof Troop, DJ Dance Pants, and Goofy himself in fun activities.

Goofy’s Game Machine presents playtime favorites such as Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks.

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! in Hollywood Studios

In the upcoming Walt Disney Studios, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! will be joining the lineup on May 26th!

You can dance alongside Mickey and Minnie as they go on a road trip to find their best pals, Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto. (Please be aware that this addition will make its debut later in the summer.)

Disney Springs

Get ready to bust a move in the Disney Springs Marketplace on select nights at a Dance Party! Songs from Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3, will be featured in celebration of the new original movies coming to Disney+ this summer.

Disney World Resort Hotel Guest Perks

Character Appearances at Select Disney World Resort Hotels

Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will offer more experiences and amenities designed for families with young children, including scheduled visits from favorite Disney pals during Cool Kids’ Summer!

If you know your kiddo loves meet and greets, staying at one of these hotels this summer is likely a VERY good idea!

Additional COOL KID Summer offerings at these four specific Resorts include:

• Complimentary items will be provided “to help care for your little one during your stay;” items such bottle warmers, infant bathtubs, diaper disposal units and nightlights “will be ready and waiting;”
• Special libraries curated by Disney Publishing will be featured, and select evenings will present a “cozy pajama party” that includes story time and other bedtime activities;
• Campfires on select evenings at these Resorts will toasted marshmallows and a Disney-inspired sing-along!

Perks will also be offered for guests staying at ANY of the Walt Disney World Resort hotels: 

Free Water Park

The free water park ticket perk is also returning for the Cool Kids’ Summer dates! From May 26th through September 8th, 2026, Disney World Resort Hotel guests (including Disney Vacation Club properties) will get a FREE park ticket to the water parks for use on their arrival day.

You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day.

Early Theme Park Entry

If you stay at any of the Disney World Resort hotels, you have access to Early Theme Park Entry, which allows you to enter any Disney World park 30 minutes before opening on every day of your trip.

During Cool Kid Summer, different Disney characters will be meeting guests across all four parks during Early Entry!

Disney World Resort Discounts

Discounts and promotions available this summer can help you make the most of COOL KID Summer! We’re spotlighting a few discounts below, but you can see ALL of the options offered for this summer on our Discounts and Deals page.

Kids Dine FREE on the Disney Dining Plan

When you book a stay at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel in 2026 and purchase a dining plan with your vacation package for members aged 10 and up in your party, you can qualify for a free Disney dining package for kids aged 3-9. However, to book online, your package must also include theme park tickets. You can book by phone if you already have admission to the theme parks. The number of packages with this deal is limited, but at this time, it is still available!

Learn More About Free Dining Plan Here!

2 Days Free

While this deal is closed now, there was an offer that included two free nights at a Disney World hotel and two free theme park days when you purchase select 4-night, 4-day (or longer) Walt Disney World Travel Company room and ticket packages. The deal was available for most nights from May 26th through September 15th, 2026, but the deal closed on February 15th. We’re always on the lookout for the latest discounts and deals that will help you save money on your Disney World trips, so be sure to stay tuned for any more deals you can use this summer.

We can’t wait to hang out with all you cool kids when Cool KIDS’ SUMMER kicks off on May 28th, 2026!