Disney4me Posted Wednesday at 03:51 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:51 PM Cool Kid Summer has officially kicked off at Disney World! This event is happening all summer long and brings new entertainment, characters, and more to ALL four Disney World theme parks — and even the hotels! Have a Gooftastic summer! We spent a day checking out a ton of Disney’s Cool Kid Summer activities, and we’re bringing you everything you need to know! Cool Kid Summer is HERE, which means there’s extra fun to be had around Disney World! Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are full of limited-time character interactions, dance parties, activities, and more, so let’s check them out! Magic Kingdom There are TWO new DJ-led dance parties happening in Magic Kingdom this summer — the first is over at Storybook Circus, and kids can enjoy dancing to their favorite tunes, as well as marvel at the stilt walkers and jugglers performing! Welcome to Big Top Bash! Big Top Bash! We stopped by and spotted a DJ, Cast Members encouraging people to dance, and even Pluto was there to hang out with everyone! You never know who might show up when you’re partying at Disney World. Characters, music, and carnival games Kiddos (and adults!) have plenty of ways to enjoy themselves with carnival games like this peanut toss, and more. Plenty of fun And over in Tomorrowland, you can join Stitch at the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage for another dance party! If you ask us, the Big Top Bash party seemed to be more happening (and it’s in the shade!) Stitch’s Dance Party There are so many additional characters roaming around the parks, too. These aren’t traditional meet-and-greets, so don’t expect to stop and pose for a photo or autograph when you see them out and about! Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Over at the Merchant of Venus in Tomorrowland, there’s a special craft inspired by the upcoming Pixar film, Elio as well! The activity comes with a postcard and stickers, and you can decorate the postcard — and then send it to SPACE! Elio postcard activity Make sure you stop by Magic Kingdom during Cool Kid Summer! EPCOT This summer is all about GoofyCore at EPCOT! CommuniCore Hall has been transformed into a full-on party, complete with DJ, dancing, games, and most importantly — air conditioning. GoofyCore in EPCOT Kids can dance along with the DJ’s tunes, while also participating in fun games like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks. LOTS of fun here! There’s a lot going on in here, and some kids might be overstimulated, but the activities seem to be concentrated in the middle, so this is still a good spot to stop in for a break — and some extra fun, too. Goofy’s Team You’ll also find some roaming characters throughout the rest of the park! Hollywood Studios It’s time to GET ANIMATED at Hollywood Studios! Magicians, jump rope extraordinaires, characters, and more are hanging out in Animation Courtyard waiting to entertain you! We spotted Donald and Goofy… Get Animated! …plus Chip, Dale, and more. Characters are stationed throughout the courtyard, with some traditional meet-and-greets along with more roaming around. Plenty of characters to meet Even Clarabelle Cow is here hanging out with everyone! We spotted her seated at a table with some folks who were coloring an activity. Clarabelle Cow hanging out And, the Disney Junior dance party has been temporarily replaced by Get Animated — a new dance party just in time for Cool Kid Summer. This space is typically a dance show for young children to see their favorite Disney Junior characters, and now Disney is taking that one step further. Get Animated! Disney Characters walk around and dance with kids! We saw Fancy Nancy and Timon, and with the live DJ, it felt like everyone was having a blast. Shows are continuous throughout the day, so you can come in, dance, and then head to something else. And, if you need a snack or drink after all that, stop by Get Refreshed, a new snack stand sponsored by Once Upon a Farm. Get Refreshed snack stand You’ll find snacks like granola bars and fruit, drinks, and more. Animal Kingdom Cool Kid Summer is happening over at Animal Kingdom, too! There’s a handy dandy new guide (just like the other parks as well) but this one is special. There’s a scavenger hunt inside! Inside the guide, you’ll find a list and map of a ton of different animals to find and circle throughout your park day! We love this addition (and honestly wish it would stick around for good!). Map of all the animals to circle You can also participate in a FREE Wilderness Explorer activity! Unlock a limited-time Wilderness Explorers badge when you pick up your Wilderness Explorer book at the station on Discovery Island. The Cool Kids Summer badge is located at that little gazebo in front of Feathered Friends in Flight and Yak & Yeti in Asia. The whole point of this activity is to learn that you can play outside, so there is one where you make noise and music with a bunch of different sticks and rattly things all made from nature, and the second station is one where you can trace leaves — you put them underneath the page and you color over them with a crayon. Wilderness Explorer activity The third one is where they give you all these different utensils and a stone tablet, and you draw using water, so you do a little water art. You can do any of these 3 things, and the goal is to teach your kids that they can do these activities at home, outside, and then after you do at least one of those, you’ll get your badge! This is a completely free, really cute, great little bonus activity for kids. So much fun! There’s plenty more to see and do, too! We can’t wait for you to experience Cool Kid Summer and the rest of the exciting events happening at Disney World. In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for the latest updates from Disney World and beyond, so stay tuned to DFB for more! Check out ALL the details about “Cool Kid Summer” here! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Are you excited about Cool Kid Summer at Disney World? 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