Offers, updates and more summer fun at Disney World

Walt Disney World is the place to be this summer, and you don’t want to miss it! Cool KIDS’ SUMMER will return May 26 – September 8, 2026 and will feature refreshed attractions, new experiences and limited-time activities designed for the whole family. Plus, Disney has an incredible lineup of theatrical movies, which you can see at Disney Springs. With so much in store, we’re calling this summer Disney Summer.

And we have some great news to help you plan. Since everyone loves a good deal, especially on vacation, we’ve rounded up all the details to help you save so you can relax and play at Walt Disney World this summer.

Summer offers some of the best ticket prices of the year and will feature plenty of new and limited-time experiences to check off the bucket list.

Combine that with longer theme park hours, and it’s one of the best times to visit. Plus, we’re offering brand new deals to book from January 6, so you can get even more value from your summer vacation.

You can receive two free nights and two days at a theme park when you purchase a select 4-night, 4-day (or more) Walt Disney Travel Company room and ticket package.

That means at least six days to experience Disney World, where you can savor every moment, take time to relax at your resort, and enjoy your favorite rides. This offer is available for visits most nights from May 26 to September 15, 2026 and can only be booked from January 6 to February 15, 2026.

You can save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights between May 1 and October 4, 2026. See offer details beginning January 6, 2026.

We also have special offers for you! Florida residents can save up to 35% and Annual Passholders can save up to 40% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer. View offer details from January 6, 2026.

Guests staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel between May 26 and September 8, 2026 can receive free admission to any Walt Disney World water park on the day they check-in.*

Moreover, both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open during this time, so you can choose the water park that fits your family’s vibe. Learn more about this benefit here.

All these offers can be combined with a delicious offer. In 2026, you will be eligible for a free dining plan for children ages 3-9 when you purchase a package for you and your children that includes a dining plan for guests ages 10 and older and a room at a Disney Resort hotel. With a dining plan, you can enjoy the convenience of prepaid meals and snacks while on vacation. Click here for more information.

With kids out of school and looking for excitement, this summer will be all about family fun. Here’s a look at how your family can create unforgettable memories at Walt Disney World.

Your favorite blue heel is on its way to Animal Kingdom! Starting in summer 2026, you can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo on a field trip to Conservation Station.

Once you get off the Wildlife Express train, get ready to have fun. Play special games straight from Bluey episodes, take a photo with Bluey and Bingo themselves, and even discover animals native to Bluey’s home country of Australia.

Just for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, Toy Story friends are ready to have a great time at the Magic Kingdom’s Diamond Horseshoe. Join Jessie, Woody and their friends for high-energy fun at Jessie’s Roundup, where you’ll create, dance and yodel your heart out in this western revue.

A Cool KIDS’ SUMMER special, you can dance and play with the Goof Troop, DJ Dance Pants and Goofy himself during wacky activities at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall. Goofy’s Game Machine features silly, kid-approved games like Goofy Says, Balloon Bonanza, and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks.

Your little ones will love singing and dancing with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Hollywood Studios in a new stage production inspired by the worldwide hit Disney Jr. series, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Mickey and Minnie have invited Goofy, Daisy and Pluto to a party at Clubhouse, but the guests haven’t arrived yet.

So, Mickey and Minnie take the party – and you – on the road to find them. The whole family will love singing along to catchy original songs, taking part in interactive entertainment and dancing like no one is watching.

Enter, Star Command: it’s time to have some fun. At Magic Kingdom, Space Rangers of all ages – and sizes – can join Buzz to save the galaxy and defeat the evil Emperor Zurg on this reloaded attraction.

Embark on your mission by boarding your updated ride vehicle and blast interactive targets with new hand-held blasters. You can even reach the Galactic Hero rank.

If you haven’t yet stopped by to see this new 4D show at Animal Kingdom, summer is the time to do so! Join friends like Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a fun celebration that brings together the entire animal kingdom. Get ready to laugh and go savage to special shows across Zootopia.

Starting May 22 at Hollywood Studios, Din Djarin, aka The Mandalorian, and his young Grogu lead you on a new mission in search of former Imperial officers across the galaxy.

Gather your crew for an exhilarating chase while piloting the Millennium Falcon. And, for the first time ever, you’ll be responsible for which planets your ship visits, so you’ll be able to fly over familiar places.

This revamped attraction will arrive at Hollywood Studios this summer, fueled by the fun tunes of Electric Mayhem and the high-speed hijinks of The Muppets.

This fan-favorite EPCOT attraction will get an all-new aerial adventure across the United States this summer, honoring the heart and spirit of the nation.

To celebrate the 250^th America’s anniversary, Soarin’ Across America will showcase the country’s beauty from sea to sea and be ready to take off by Memorial Day.

Special surprises are in store for all Disney Resorts Collection hotel guests during their daily 30-minute early theme park entry period (valid theme park entry and park reservation, if applicable, required).

This summer, the characters will be available at all four theme parks during this time. Make sure to visit each theme park on different days so you can see them all!

For summer only, guests staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will enjoy even more experiences and amenities designed for families with young children, including scheduled visits from their favorite Disney friends.

These will join existing family-friendly offerings available at all Disney Resort hotels, including Disney movies under the stars, poolside activities and more.

Whether it’s your first visit to Disney World or your fifty-first, we have an exceptional team who can help you personalize your vacation. To start planning, call 407-W-DISNEY or book your vacation with your travel professional.

Stay tuned for more details on Cool KIDS SUMMER 2026 as we get closer to kickoff.

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