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Hey Howdy HAA Everyone!

It’s London, and welcome back to Happily Adventures After! We are so excited to have you here for another magical edition of our weekly countdown series:

Summer Magic Just Got Cooler

Walt Disney World is always magical, but Cool Kid Summer (running from May 27–September 1, 2025) turns up the pixie dust with next-level seasonal fun, savings, and surprises just for families with littles—or anyone who’s young at heart.

From brand-new parades and DJ parties to sweet ticket deals and resort perks, this summer celebration is PACKED with family-friendly magic.

Let’s jump into our Top 5 reasons why Cool Kid Summer is the can’t-miss event of 2025!

🏆 #1 – Water Park Access with Your Resort Stay

💦 Splash into the magic—for FREE!

If you’re staying at a Disney Resort this summer, you get complimentary access to a Disney water park on your check-in day! That means you can cool off in Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach before you even unpack your suitcase.

➡️ Pro Tip: Book an early flight and make it a full splash day!

🏆 #2 – Kid-Focused Fun in Every Park

🎨 Crafts, dancing, games, and character fun—everywhere you go!

Each park offers something special:

• EPCOT: GoofyCore dance games & Phineas and Ferb meet-and-greets
• Hollywood Studios: Get Animated with Mickey and Disney Jr.
• Animal Kingdom: Earn a Wilderness Explorer badge & join Dino sing-alongs
• Magic Kingdom: DJ dance parties in Storybook Circus & Tomorrowland!

➡️ From stilt walkers to sidewalk chalk, it’s the summer of smiles.

🏆 #3 – Resort Programming that Pops

🏖️ More than just a place to sleep!

Disney Resorts like Pop Century, Art of Animation, and Wilderness Lodge are hosting daily summer fun—complete with character pop-ins, themed crafts, poolside DJs, and more. You might even find a few magical surprises waiting in your lobby!

➡️ You don’t need a park ticket to feel the magic.

🏆 #4 – 50% Off Kids Tickets & Big Resort Discounts

💸 Magic just became affordable.

With 50% off kids (ages 3–9) park tickets when you buy 3 days or more AND up to 30% off select resort stays, families can stretch their budgets while still soaking in the magic.

➡️ Disney+ subscribers can even score rooms from $99/night!

🏆 #5 – NEW Nighttime Parade: Disney Starlight – Dream the Night Away And Test Track 3.0

🌙✨ The nighttime spectacular we’ve all been waiting for!

Launching July 20, this brand-new nighttime parade is the first of its kind in nearly a decade! Featuring Moana, Mirabel, the Blue Fairy, and high-tech, illuminated floats—it’s an absolute stunner and the perfect finale to a summer day in Magic Kingdom. 

On July 22, Test Track 3.0 is opening in EPCOT. This new revamped Test Track is the latest iteration of the classic attraction. It will be an absolute RIDE through new, technically advanced twists, turns and maneuvers. We can’t wait to experience this re-imagined attraction in EPCOT.

➡️ Add these to your must-see and must-do list—trust us.

🌟 FINAL THOUGHTS: Cool Kid Summer Is Hot, Hot, Hot!

With unbeatable deals, fun in every corner, and magical moments designed just for kids (and kids-at-heart), Cool Kid Summer is more than just a seasonal overlay—it’s a must-do.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, this summer’s lineup is worth the trip. So bring your sunscreen, your best dance moves, and your sense of adventure.
You’ll find the fun waiting—at every park, every pool, and every parade.

Until next time, I hope you have a blessed and magical day!

✨ Keep adventuring happily ever after,
London