UPDATED May 26, 2026

Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is BACK at Disney World from May 26th to September 8th, 2026!

Cool KIDS’ SUMMER made its debut in 2025, and in 2026, the event has brought 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

Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station is NOW OPEN at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom as of May 26, 2026! Previously home to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Conservation Station now hosts dance parties and interactive play with Bluey and Bingo in a free-flowing and interactive show that kids will love, along with a new habitat housing Australian animals. The park’s Animal Care also continues to be featured in the area.

Here’s the list of attractions at Conservation Station:

• Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station
• Jumping Junction (Kangaroo and Wallabies Habitat)
• The Animation Experience at Conservation Station

PLEASE BE AWARE: Guests need to join the virtual queue to experience Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station, the Wildlife Express Train, Jumping Junction, and the Animal Care experiences at Conservation Station. This is currently the only way to experience any of the Bluey attractions, as there is NOT a standby queue available during the initial opening period for Bluey’s Wild World. Find out EVERYTHING you NEED to know about getting a spot in the Virtual Queue for Bluey’s Wild World HERE.

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

Oh! And be on the lookout for Bluey SNACKS…

… and Bluey merchandise, too!

Jessie’s Roundup in Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland has welcomed your favorite Toy Story pals to Jessie’s Roundup inside The Diamond Horseshoe!

Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time as Jessie, Woody, and friends join visitors for some “energetic fun” at Jessie’s Roundup throughout the day!

The spot features games, crafts, and even interactive shows with beloved Toy Story characters.

Stop in The Diamond Horseshoe anytime from 9:30AM – 6PM daily throughout Cool Kids Summer!

GoofyCore in EPCOT

GoofyCore has returned 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

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! joined the Hollywood Studios 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.

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, are 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 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 can 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 are featured, and select evenings present a “cozy pajama party” that includes story time and other bedtime activities;
• Campfires on select evenings at these Resorts serve up toasted marshmallows and a Disney-inspired sing-along!

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

Free Water Park

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

You can 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 are 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 specific discount 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!

We can’t wait to hang out with all you cool kids when Cool KIDS’ SUMMER kicks off on May 26th, 2026!