Wow! Disney World’s Summer 2025 Is Going to Be SPECTACULAR for Kids!

Posted on March 27, 2025

Hello, my Disney-obsessed friends! I’m here with an exciting update featuring lots of Disney summer magic for kids that’s coming for Summer 2025 at Walt Disney World. If you’ve been on the fence about planning a summer Disney World family trip this year, this post might just push you over the edge. Trust me – Summer 2025 at Walt Disney World is shaping up to be THE ultimate kid-focused vacation!

“Cool Kid Summer” Is Coming! 🌞✨

Disney is officially dubbing this the “Cool Kid Summer” and for good reason! From May 27 through September 1, they’re rolling out SO many special experiences designed specifically for families with little ones.

Kid Zones That Will Blow Their Tiny Minds!

Picture this: you’re in Magic Kingdom and the little ones are getting a teensy bit cranky from the heat. Solution? Head to the NEW kid zones in Storybook Circus or hang with STITCH in Tomorrowland! (I can already imagine how excited kids will be – Stitch is such a fan favorite!)

And after the Flower & Garden Festival wraps up at EPCOT, Goofy is taking over CommuniCore Hall for what they’re calling “the ultimate game party and play space.” I don’t know exactly what that means yet, but anything involving Goofy is bound to be lots of fun and perfect for keeping energetic kids entertained!

Early Morning Character Magic!

OK, this tip alone is worth its weight in gold: If you’re staying on property (which I ALWAYS recommend), Disney is rolling out EARLY CHARACTER MEET-AND-GREETS during Early Theme Park Entry! Normally, Characters don’t come out until the park opens, at the earliest. Your kids will get a 30 minute head start over everyone NOT staying on Disney property!

This is HUGE! Meet your favorites with significantly shorter lines before the main crowds arrive. This is the stuff Disney dreams are made of!

Where to Stay for Maximum Kid Fun

If you’ve been debating which resort to book, I’ve got insider intel! Four specific resorts are getting EXTRA special “Cool Kid” treatment this summer:

• • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
  • Disney’s Pop Century Resort
  • Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

These four will have additional kid-focused activities, INCLUDING scheduled character visits! As someone who has struggled with the “when will characters show up at our resort?” question, having set times is a game-changer for planning your day around pool breaks!

FREE Water Park Day?! Yes, Please!

This isn’t new for 2025, but it’s worth repeating because I still meet Disney fans who don’t know about it – ALL Disney Resort hotel guests get FREE admission to a Disney water park on their check-in day!

Pro tip from your bestie Brooke: Book an early flight, drop your bags with bell services, and head straight to Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach! I did this last year with friends, and it was the PERFECT way to ease into vacation mode.

The Shows! The PARADE!

Two brand-new shows are dropping on May 27:

The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: If you know any Disney Princess fans, this is a MUST-DO! All-new sets and visuals for this classic that will have everyone singing “Under the Sea” for days! We’ve been waiting for a LONG time for this show, I’m so happy we finally have a DATE. (Dare I hope that we’ll have early previews when Mom and I visit at the beginning of May?)

Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After: For kids who are into the darker side of Disney (and deep down, I think we all suspect that every kid has a LITTLE villain in them), this interactive show lets the audience decide which villain has been treated most unfairly. So creative!

But the BIGGEST news? Disney Starlight, the new NIGHTTIME PARADE coming to Magic Kingdom later this summer! It’s been nearly 10 YEARS since Disney World had a nighttime parade, y’all! Characters from “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more will be lighting up Main Street, U.S.A.! Check out this post for more detailed information Disney Starlight.

Tips to Make the Most of Disney Summer Magic for Kids!

• • The parks have longer hours in summer, so plan for a mid-day break to avoid meltdowns (both kid and adult varieties).
  • Download the My Disney Experience app NOW if you haven’t already – that’s how your water park ticket will be loaded.
  • Pack cooling towels, portable fans, and plenty of sunscreen. Florida summer heat and humidity is no joke!
  • Make dining reservations ASAP! With all these new offerings, restaurants will book up even faster than usual.

Disney Summer Magic for Kids

So, is your credit card burning a hole in your pocket yet? This summer at Disney World is going to be MAGICAL, and I can’t wait to hear about YOUR family’s adventures! If you have any questions, or would like help planning an amazing Disney summer vacation, email me today!

If you haven’t already seen our post about all the fantastic special offers Disney released for Summer 2025, click here.

What are you most excited about for your kids at Disney this summer? Please comment below!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S. Who’s your favorite Disney character? Let me know in the comments, and I’ll try to share some special tips for meeting them this summer!