Get Ready for Cool Kids' Summer in 2026 with New Ticket Offers On The Way

Last year, Walt Disney World offhandedly mentioned that its Cool Kid Summer promotion would be returning in 2026. Now, we have a few more details — and a slightly altered name.

What's Happening:

• As Walt Disney World lays out its 2026 calendar, it's again confirmed that the Cool Kids' Summer promotion will be held across all four parks next year.
• And, now, you're not imagining it: the 'S' and apostrophe are new as last year's event was simply "Cool Kid Summer."
• According to Disney, this year's offering will include "new and refreshed attractions" for 2026.
• Plus, GoofyCore will return to EPCOT for more interactive, dance party-esque fun.
• Meanwhile, other character-driven fun and games will be offered across the Resort's four theme parks.

• Even better, special ticket offers and deals will be part of this year's Cool Kids' Summer.
• More details on said offers will be revealed next month.

More Walt Disney World News:

• The new Audio-Animatronic figures akin to those in the Hong Kong Disneyland version of Frozen Ever After will be coming to EPCOT in February 2026.
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at the Magic Kingdom will reopen with new magic after full refurbishments in spring 2026.
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open in summer 2026, while the current version of the attraction will close sometime in spring 2026.
• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios in summer 2026, alongside the return of The Magic of Disney Animation
• A new version of Soarin' celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States will open at EPCOT by Memorial Day 2026.
• The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival has set its 2026 dates.