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Disney World to Offer Kid-Focused Fun This Summer with Special Events and Character Encounters
Walt Disney World Resort is gearing up for a summer filled with family-friendly excitement! From May 27th through September 1st, 2025, guests with young children can anticipate a range of limited-time experiences designed specifically for them. Expect kid zones with brand-new activities, enhanced opportunities to interact with a wider variety of Disney characters, pop-up entertainment, games, music, dancing, and other adventures crafted to create lasting Disney memories for little ones.
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Magic Kingdom will feature dedicated kid zones with added fun in Storybook Circus and a Stitch-themed zone in Tomorrowland. Following the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, CommuniCore Hall at EPCOT will transform into a game party and play space hosted by Goofy. Further details about these and other surprises will be released soon.
Adding to the magic, select Disney characters will be making appearances in the parks earlier than usual for Disney World Resort hotel guests during the daily early theme park entry period (valid theme park admission required). This provides a special opportunity for guests to start their day with a character greeting.
To help families make the most of their visit, it’s worth noting that Walt Disney World theme parks typically offer extended operating hours during the summer months, allowing for greater flexibility in planning park days, including midday breaks and increased time to enjoy attractions.
See New Shows and Nighttime Parade
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After will both debut on May 27, 2025.
- The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure: If your child is in their Disney Princess era (or never left) then this show is for you! The Walt Disney Animation Studios classic “The Little Mermaid” comes to life on stage with all-new sets and stunning visuals.
- Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After: Or, if your kids are enchanted by Disney Villains, this delightfully wicked stage show engages the audience to decide who has been treated the most unfairly of them all.
Plus, the new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight, is coming to Magic Kingdom later this summer. Your little ones will want to stay up for this one, where you’ll spot beloved characters from “Peter Pan,” “Encanto,” “Frozen” and more. It’s our first nighttime parade at Disney World in nearly 10 years! Stay tuned for more details and an opening date as Disney puts on the finishing touches.
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