Get Ready for a Magical Summer at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is turning up the fun for families this summer with exciting new promotions and perks that are perfect for making magical memories. There’s the brand-new Cool Kid Summer celebration that is packed with kid-friendly experiences, dance parties, and big savings on park tickets! And also exclusive Summer 2025 Passholder Perks that offer serious discounts, and special treats for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders.
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There’s a lot to look forward to this summer at the Most Magical Place on Earth.
Here are all of the fun and fabulous ways to make the most of your Disney vacation this season!
Summer Resort Deals at Disney World
We love visiting in the summer because we can typically find some pretty sweet deals on resort stays! This summer is no different!
Summer 2025 at Walt Disney World brings fantastic value for guests, starting with free water‑park admission on resort check‑in day at both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon when you stay at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel this year. We are planning a resort focused trip this summer and plan to take advantage of multiple water park days, since we will be checking into multiple resorts during our stay!
Plus you can save up to 30 % off room-only bookings during stays of five nights or longer from May 1 through September 30, 2025.Â
Found in photo: Cooling Neck Fan
If you’re a Florida resident, the savings increase to 35 %, and Annual Passholders enjoy up to 40 % off at select Moderate, Deluxe, and Deluxe Villa resorts (including favorites like Wilderness Lodge, Contemporary, and Animal Kingdom Lodge) throughout June and July.Â
With such strong discounts and added perks, booking your summer stay is the perfect complement to all the incredible Cool Kid Summer and V.I.PASSHOLDER events.
Cool Kid Summer at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is adding more fun to the theme parks this summer with Cool Kid Summer, a vibrant celebration packed with kid-focused experiences, splashy perks, and major savings.Â
There’s a special 3-Day park ticket offer good through September 22, 2025 that gains you entrance to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. This offer is for adult tickets that can be used for ages 10 and up. Pricing starts at $89 per day and is based on the date range selected for the ticket.
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Kids aged 3–9 can get 50% off standard 3-day (or longer) tickets through September 20, while adults can snag a budget-friendly 3‑park ticket for just $89/day at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
The celebration lights up the parks with interactive GoofyCore dance parties at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall, DJ-driven Big Top Bash in Magic Kingdom’s Storybook Circus, and a Galactic Blast party in Tomorrowland featuring Stitch.
Over at Animal Kingdom, kids can earn a special Wilderness Explorer badge, enjoy hands-on crafts at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, and join a sing-along with the Dino Institute Intern.
Found in photo: Stripe Dress / Sandals / Crossbody Bag
Resort guests get even more opportunities to save, with free same-day admission to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, 30 minutes early theme-park entry, and exclusive activities at select hotels like Art of Animation and Wilderness Lodge.
With immersive entertainment, refreshing perks, and amazing discounts, Cool Kid Summer 2025 has a lot of fun additions for the whole family to enjoy.
Summer WDW Annual Passholder Perks
From May 14 to July 31, 2025, Annual Passholders can experience a true VIP summer at Walt Disney World with exclusive perks designed just for them.
Highlights include:
- Free collectible magnet: A limited-edition Maleficent-themed magnet is available at EPCOT’s Creations Shop, while supplies last.
- Passholder-exclusive lounge: Relax in the air-conditioned EPCOT lounge (Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco) open daily 11 AM–7 PM through July 13, featuring complimentary snacks, bottled water, charging stations, PhotoPass opportunities, and a special Passholder button.
- 40 % off select table-service restaurants: Choose from two rotating sets of venues — May 14–June 30 includes Boatwright’s, Cape May Café, Hollywood & Vine, Toledo and Tusker House; July 1–31 offers discounts at Ale & Compass, Coral Reef, Diamond Horseshoe, Tiffins, and Whispering Canyon Cafe (Monday–Thursday only).
- Passholder-only treats & beverages: Enjoy a decadent Cruella ice‑cream sundae (three scoops in a chocolate waffle bowl), plus five themed Joffrey’s cold beverages—then collect a stamp card and swap it for a souvenir beverage holder by July 31.
- 20 % off DisneyStore.com: Shop select merchandise online June 2–22 with promo code WDW20
There are also special resort deals with savings up to 40% room rates on Deluxe Resorts! This is one of my favorite ways to save as an Annual Passholder!
Plus you still get all of your regular Passholder perks as well! Being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder really pays off if you have more than three trips planned a year.
I enjoy being a passholder because of the special perks and benefits in addition to my year round theme park entrance!
Staying Cool in the Summer at Disney
No doubt, Disney is fun at any time of year but in the summer it is also incredibly hot! With temperatures soaring into the high 90s and plenty of humidity, you definitely need to arrive with a plan for this time of year.
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Cooling Neck Fan / Hair Clip / Sunglasses / Mickey Charm / Handheld Fan
Stroller Fan / Face Stick / Coral Safe Sunscreen / Cooling Towels / Scrunchie
Check out our article on Summer Essentials to have on your Disney World trip, to make sure you have everything packed to bring with you that you’ll need!
Plan your Day at Disney World
Summer is a fun time to visit Disney and there are lots of great special promotions to take advantage of! Use our other favorite planning articles below to make a plan for your Disney World trip.
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