Walt Disney World Adds New Limited-Time Attractions for Its “Cool KIDS' SUMMER”

Now that millions of children across the United States are breaking for their annual school-free summer, families are gearing up for their various family vacations. As always, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is rolling out the red carpet for these families. In fact, in a press release distributed on May 26, Walt Disney World announced its Cool KIDS' SUMMER initiative, which includes new attractions only available from now until September 8 (Labor Day Weekend). So what can visitors expect?  

Walt Disney World Adds to Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom

Riders aboard 'it's a small world' see animals large and small during the Magic Kingdom attraction, which has been running since the park opened in 1971. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

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Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station is now an attraction available in the Disney Animal Kingdom. Per the Disney press release:

“Once guests hop off the Wildlife Express Train, it's time for fun. Play special games directly from Bluey episodes, and even discover animals native to Bluey's home country, Australia, at ‘Jumping Junction.’”

Then, over in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Jessie's Roundup: A Rip-Roarin' Revue has officially made its debut at the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland. The interactive experience sees Toy Story characters Jesse, Woody, Bullseye, and more engage with guests via songs, dancing, games, and other “playful activities.” 

Staying in the world of Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin returns to the Magic Kingdom in Tomorrowland, again inviting guests to save the galaxy from Emperor Zurg. This revitalized version of the attraction sees “new interactive targets and hand-held blasters, new lighting, sound, and vibration effects, and a new Star Command support bot named Buddy.”

The Disney H2O Glow After Hours “Brings Waves of Excitement”

For those with an affinity toward the water, Disney is offering up a couple of water options at the more “laid-back” Blizzard Beach Water Park and the “playful chaos” of Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Particularly regarding the latter, from June 2 through September 5, guests can buy separate tickets for Disney H2O Glow After Hours. Tickets grant access to the water park after dark, music, dancing, and the chance to see rare Disney characters like Powerline Max, and Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers. 

EPCOT Gets an Overhaul for America’s 250th Birthday

People enter the grounds of Epcot at Walt Disney World on April 1, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

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Helping to mark the 250th celebration of America’s birth, Walt Disney World Resort is unveiling Soarin' Across America at EPCOT. The retooled attraction sends guests on a brand-new voyage, highlighting some of this country’s most beautiful natural sites, like the Grand Canyon, as well as iconic cityscapes. Additionally, the journey is accompanied by a new orchestration of music. 

These are just a few of the things new and updated at Walt Disney Resorts this summer. Be sure to check out the Walt Disney press release. 

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