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Disney Junior Characters Take a Summer Break from Animation Courtyard as “Cool Kid Summer” Heats Up at Hollywood Studios
If you’ve strolled through Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately hoping to catch a hug from Vampirina or a royal wave from Fancy Nancy, you may have run into some rolling planters instead. That’s because the beloved Disney Junior character meet and greets are temporarily taking five as Walt Disney World prepares to launch its Cool Kid Summer extravaganza starting May 27, 2025.
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But fear not, Disney Junior fans! While the Animation Courtyard locations are getting a refresh, Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, and Doc McStuffins haven’t gone far. These fan-favorite characters have been relocated to the Echo Lake area, where they’ll continue greeting little ones (and kids at heart) daily starting at 12:30 p.m. So if you’re still hoping for that adorable photo op, be sure to check the My Disney Experience app for exact times and locations.
Meanwhile, the nearby Disney Junior Play and Dance! show is still spinning and singing for now—but not for long. The interactive dance party will temporarily close starting May 25, making way for something brand new just in time for summer break.
Cue the music and pass the glitter glue: on May 27, the Animation Courtyard space will be reimagined as “Get Animated,” a limited-time Cool Kid Summer experience designed just for the preschool set. Expect:
- High-energy games and crafts to spark creativity
- Surprise visits from Disney Junior friends
- A live DJ spinning kid-friendly beats
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“Get Animated” will be available through September 1, just one part of a larger Cool Kid Summer takeover across all four Walt Disney World parks. From character pop-ups to interactive fun, it’s shaping up to be the coolest summer yet for little Mouseketeers.
Whether your kiddo is a fan of music, crafts, or meet-and-greets, this summer’s lineup is bringing the hot fun with a healthy dose of Disney magic.
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