Disney World Ends ‘Cool Kid Summer’ This Week
Disney confirms the kid-focused program will close after a season of spontaneous games, character meet-and-greets, discounts.
Overview
- Disney says the seasonal Cool Kid Summer offerings will conclude this week, with special entertainment wrapping by around September 1.
- EPCOT featured Goofy-led games at CommuniCore Hall and a Phineas and Ferb meet-and-greet as part of the kid-centric lineup.
- Animal Kingdom offered a limited-edition Wilderness Explorer badge and hands-on activities at Rafiki’s Planet Watch.
- Hollywood Studios hosted crafts, magic tricks, and Disney Junior dance parties, while Magic Kingdom ran Pluto’s Big Top Bash and Stitch’s Galactic Blast.
- The program emphasized surprise moments with stilt walkers, jugglers, and pop-up character visits, paired with perks like 50% off kids’ tickets, Florida resident discounts, and water-park bonuses, and Disney has not announced a future return.