Walt Disney World has launched a new marketing push called “Cool Kid Summer” that is mostly a gimmick of highlighted air conditioning experiences guests can enjoy (character meet and greets, the two “new” shows at Hollywood Studios). But there are a few perks and cost-cutting opportunities being rolled out by the resort to try to re-capture Disney World family attendance. Here’s the latest from Disney Parks Blog:
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Make a splash right from the start. Guests of Disney Resort Collection hotels can enjoy free admission to one of our two water parks on the day of their check-in for free.
In case you missed it, both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach will be open this summer starting on May 21. Which one will you choose?
Guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can also enjoy 30 minutes of early theme park entry every day of their stay. You might even spot some of your favorite characters out in the park during this time.
And that’s just the beginning of the fun. Staying at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge means extra fun for your entire family.
There, you’ll be able to enjoy even more Disney-themed activities, including character visits with set appearance times to help you plan your day and an expanded itinerary of things to do with your family throughout your stay at these four resorts.
More Ways to Save During Cool Kid Summer
To add even more magic to your visit, there are great deals to help your family visit this summer:
- 50% Off on Kids Tickets: You can purchase a 3-day or longer kids (ages 3-9) standard ticket for 50% off. This deal is available for visits beginning May 27 through September 20, 2025.
- 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: Get a 3-day, 3-park ticket starting at $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for visits starting on April 6 through September 22, 2025. This ticket is for admission to EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (one theme park per day, not valid for admission to Magic Kingdom).
- Disney Resort Room Deals: Save up to 30% on select Disney Resort hotel rooms when you stay longer for visits beginning August 1 through October 11, 2025. Special deals on rooms are also available for Florida Residents and Annual Passholders. Plus, Disney+ subscribers can save on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels – starting from $99 per night at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – when staying two nights or longer most nights from June 29 to July 31, 2025.
New Florida Resident Summer Magic Tickets
Florida residents can make the most of summer with a special ticket offer just for them.
The Florida Resident Summer Magic Ticket offers four days of fun at Walt Disney World theme parks for just $60 per day (total price: $240, plus tax). This ticket will be available for purchase starting May 6, 2025, for visits from May 18 through September 27, 2025 (with an advance park reservation, subject to availability).
Looking for a shorter visit? There are great options for that too:
- 3-Day Ticket: $75 per day (total price: $225, plus tax)
- 2-Day Ticket: $105 per day (total price: $210, plus tax)
To learn more about ways to save during Cool Kid Summer at Disney World, visit DisneyWorld.com/Summer.
There’s so much in store for summer 2025 at Disney World. Stay tuned for even more updates as we get closer to the kickoff of Cool Kid Summer.
