CommuniCore Hall Temporarily Closing to Transform for Goofy Takeover in EPCOT for Summer

Get Goofy with Cool Kid Summer at EPCOT!

If your summer plans involve fun, games, and a whole lot of silly, then head straight to EPCOT, where Cool Kid Summer is bringing the party starting May 27 through September 1! This season, one of Disney’s most lovable (and loopy) characters is front and center—because GoofyCore is about to take over!

Related: Pluto’s Big Top Bash & Stitch’s Galactic Blast Highlight Magic Kingdom Summer

🎉 GoofyCore Takes Over CommuniCore Hall

That’s right, playtime is getting a goof-tastic twist at CommuniCore Hall! Kids—and let’s be honest, the adults too—can jump into:

• DJ-led dance parties starring Goofy himself
• Classic party games with goofy upgrades like Loopy Limbo and Parachutes ‘n’ Pipsqueaks

Whether you’ve got two left feet or dance like a Disney star, this is the spot to move, groove, and giggle with the whole fam.

🛠️ Heads up! To make way for all this goofiness, CommuniCore Hall will temporarily close starting May 12 while it transforms into Goofy’s ultimate summer playground. CommuniCore Plaza and the Mickey & Friends meet-and-greet will remain open, so you can still say hi to your pals during the transformation.

And while you’re at EPCOT, don’t miss a stroll through the Flower & Garden Festival. We’re hearing whispers that new bites from Farmer’s Feast may bloom at the Florida Fresh booth just outside the CommuniCore area!

🏨 Resort Perks That Keep the Fun Flowing

Staying on-site during Cool Kid Summer? Here’s how the magic multiplies:

• 💦 Free water park admission on your check-in day at Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, both reopening May 21
• 🕗 30-minute early entry into all theme parks—get a jump start on the day (and maybe even spot a character before the crowds roll in)
• 🏰 At resorts like Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Wilderness Lodge, the fun continues with scheduled character visits and a jam-packed itinerary of themed activities just for resort guests

Related: Sniff, Smile, and Remember: Scentsy at EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival!

💸 Hot Deals for a Cool Kid Summer

Walt Disney World is also making it easier to save while you play:

• 👶 Kids (ages 3–9) tickets 50% off for visits May 27 through September 20, with a 3-day minimum
• 🎟️ 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: $89 per day ($267 total, plus tax) for EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom—available now through September 22 (not valid at Magic Kingdom)
• 🏨 Save up to 30% on resort stays from August 1 through October 11, with extra savings for Florida Residents, Passholders, and Disney+ subscribers (rooms start at $99 per night at All-Star Sports when staying two nights or longer June 29–July 31)

☀️ Florida Resident Magic

If you call Florida home, you’re in luck! The Florida Resident Summer Magic Ticket offers four days of park fun for just $60/day ($240 total, plus tax), valid May 18 through September 27 with park reservation. Prefer a shorter visit?

• 3-Day Ticket: $75/day ($225 total)
• 2-Day Ticket: $105/day ($210 total)

Tickets go on sale May 6, so mark your calendars!

Whether you’re limboing under parachutes or dancing with Goofy himself, EPCOT’s Cool Kid Summer is ready to deliver maximum fun with a seriously silly twist!