2026 Summer Fun at Disney World

Walt Disney World has so much to offer families this summer with exciting new promotions and perks that are perfect for making magical memories. Cool Kid Summer will return, along with attraction refreshes, new activities, and limited-time activities to keep you busy!

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If you’re prepared to go to Disney World in the heat, summer can be a great time to visit! We have gotten some great deals on our summer trips, and there’s lots happening too. Our summer trips have been some of our best trips to relax and enjoy plenty of water activities!

Here are all of the fun and fabulous ways to make the most of your Disney vacation this season!

2026 Resort Deals at Disney World

There are always so many deals and specials on resorts at Disney World in the summer. Here’s an overview of my favorites for this season. And don’t forget to visit the Special Offers page to always check for deals when you’re planning… no matter the time of year!

You can save up to 30% on your Disney World hotel rooms this summer with these extra promotions with your 5 night or longer stay between May 1st and October 4, 2026. Find all the details here.

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If you’re planning a summer stay at Walt Disney World, here’s another fun little bonus to know about.

Guests who check in to a Disney Resorts Collection hotel between May 26 and September 8, 2026 will receive complimentary admission to a Walt Disney World water park on arrival day. It’s a great way to kick off your vacation! Especially if you arrive early and want to jump straight into the fun.

Both Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are scheduled to be open during that timeframe this summer! You can find full details about how it works and what’s included on Disney’s website.

We enjoy this perk during the summer and if you’re planning a split stay, you can get a water park day right in the middle of your trip too!

Are you a Florida resident? Florida Residents can save up to 35%, and Annual Passholders can save up to 40% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels this summer. Some locations included in the promotion are: Beach Club Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and many more!

Extra Promotions During Cool KIDS’ SUMMER

Walt Disney World is bringing back all the fun with Cool KIDS’ SUMMER this year, with plenty of special promotions to keep your family busy.

The Kids Dine Free deal is back again! The best part is that this deal can be combined with other deals this summer. You can get a free dining plan for kids ages 3 to 9 when you purchase a package for you and your children that includes a dining plan for guests ages 10 and up and a room at a Disney Resort hotel. Find more details here.

Hotel guests staying at the Disney Resort Collection will have a daily 30-minute early theme park entry period with their valid theme park admission plus special surprises during this time.

Also this summer, characters will be available across all four theme parks during this early opening period. Be sure to visit each theme park on different days so you can see them all!

Plus, this summer only, guests staying at Pop Century Resort, Art of Animation Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Port Orleans Resort – Riverside will have even more family-focused experiences and amenities than usual. These include scheduled visits from favorite Disney characters!