Walt Disney World adds eight attractions

Walt Disney World is using its summer kids-and-families push to bundle together new shows, refreshed attractions and short-term deals into one seasonal rollout. Disney says the “Cool KIDS’ SUMMER” program begins May 26 and runs through September 8, with additions spread across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney also tied the launch to ticket, hotel and vacation-package offers, including a 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket starting at $109 per day plus tax. ### So what are the eight additions Disney is counting this summer? Disney’s own summer materials describe a mix of brand-new offerings and refreshed attractions rather than eight entirely new rides. The park-by-park lineup includes Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom; GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT; Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; and Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue at the Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom. (disneyparksblog.com) Disney also folded in attraction and entertainment updates already scheduled for the season. Its March summer update said Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin would reopen April 8 after updates, while Soarin’ Across America would open at EPCOT on May 26. The same Disney and Recommend materials also pointed to later-summer additions at Hollywood Studios, including The Magic of Disney Animation and a reimagined Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. (disneyparksblog.com) ### Which of these are permanent, and which are limited-time? Disney said some of the family-focused additions will stay beyond the summer promotion. Bluey and Bingo’s appearance at Conservation Station starts May 26 and continues beyond Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, according to Disney Parks Blog. Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! is also described by Disney as opening May 26 and continuing beyond summer. (disneyparksblog.com) Magic Kingdom’s Jessie’s Roundup is framed as a summer offering, and EPCOT’s GoofyCore is described by Disney as a Cool KIDS’ SUMMER special. Recommend also described the package as including limited-time entertainment and seasonal offerings tied to the May 26 launch. ### How is Disney spreading this across all four parks? (disneyparksblog.com) Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting the Bluey activation at Conservation Station, built around games, dancing, photo opportunities and Australia-themed animal tie-ins. EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall is being used for GoofyCore, which Disney describes as a DJ-led dance-and-games experience for kids and families. (disneyparksblog.com) Disney’s Hollywood Studios is adding the new Disney Jr. stage show inspired by “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+.” Magic Kingdom is using the Diamond Horseshoe for the Toy Story-themed Jessie’s Roundup, with Jessie, Woody, Bullseye and other characters. Disney’s broader summer pages also mention Disney Springs dance parties and water park offerings as part of the seasonal push, though those sit outside the four main theme parks. (disneyparksblog.com) ### What are the family deals attached to the rollout? Disney’s special-offers page lists the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket at a starting total of $436 plus tax, valid for start dates from May 26 to September 26. The same page lists room discounts of up to 30% in early summer and late summer, a Disney+ members summer room offer, a specially priced after-2 p.m. ticket for early summer, and a free dining plan for children ages 3 to 9 with qualifying 2026 packages. (disneyparksblog.com) Recommend reported that resort guests staying from May 26 through Sept. 8, 2026, will also receive water park admission on check-in day. Disney’s official summer guide separately says the summer season combines new experiences with longer theme park hours and some of the year’s lower ticket prices. (disneyworld.disney.go.com) ### What should families watch next? May 26 is the key date. Disney says Cool KIDS’ SUMMER starts that day and runs through September 8, while the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket remains available for start dates through September 26. Families tracking the full rollout will need to watch Disney’s summer guide for the later-summer openings of The Magic of Disney Animation and Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. (recommend.com) (disneyworld.disney.go.com)