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Cool Kid Summer Roars into Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Ready to go wild this summer? Cool Kid Summer is taking over Disney’s Animal Kingdom from May 27 through September 1, and it’s packed with hands-on fun, animal encounters, and musical moments that’ll have your whole pack smiling from ear to ear. Whether you’re earning a badge or buzzing through pollinator crafts, this is one summer safari you don’t want to miss!
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🐝 Craft, Explore, and Adventure at Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Head over to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, where kids can get their hands dirty (in the most delightful way) with pollinator-inspired crafts. Learn all about bees, butterflies, and the important roles they play in our world through fun, educational activities that even the wildest explorers will love.
🎖️ Earn a Special Wilderness Explorers Badge
Calling all Wilderness Explorers! This summer, you can earn a limited-time Cool Kid Summer badge by completing special missions throughout the park. Keep your explorer eyes peeled for majestic animals like tigers and okapi while you track your way to badge-worthy discoveries!
🎶 Sing-Along Celebration on Discovery Island
At the end of your animal-filled day, make your way to Discovery Island for a Celebration Sing-Along hosted by a spirited intern from the Dino Institute. Get ready for interactive storytelling, original songs, and a celebration of all the incredible creatures you encountered on your adventure. Bring your best dino dance moves and join in on the fun!
🏨 Resort Perks That Add to the Adventure
Guests staying at a Disney Resort hotel get extra perks that make Cool Kid Summer even cooler:
- 💦 Free admission to Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on your check-in day, both reopening May 21
- 🕗 Early park entry every day—get a head start on exploring before the crowds
- 🏨 Extra activities and character visits at Pop Century, Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, and Wilderness Lodge for even more Disney fun during your stay
💸 Hot Deals for a Wild Summer
Your summer adventure just got a lot more affordable:
- 👶 Kids’ tickets 50% off for 3-day or longer visits from May 27–Sept 20
- 🎟️ 3-Day, 3-Park Ticket: $89/day ($267 total, plus tax) to visit EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom (Magic Kingdom not included), valid now through Sept 22
- 🏨 Save up to 30% on resort stays starting Aug 1, with extra savings for Florida residents, Disney+ subscribers, and Annual Passholders (rooms from $99/night at select resorts)
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☀️ Florida Resident Summer Magic
Florida residents can take advantage of special discounted tickets for a full season of Disney fun:
- 4-Day Ticket: $60/day ($240 total)
- 3-Day Ticket: $75/day ($225 total)
- 2-Day Ticket: $105/day ($210 total)
Tickets go on sale May 6 and are valid May 18–Sept 27 with park reservation.
Whether you’re crafting with butterflies, earning a new badge, or belting out animal anthems, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the place for Cool Kid adventures this summer!
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