Cool Kids Summer Articles and News Stories


Both of Disney World’s Water Parks Are Now Open for Summer 2026

As of today, Typhoon Lagoon has officially reopened following its seasonal refurbishment, joining Blizzard Beach to offer guests access to both of Walt Disney World‘s water parks simultaneously. Throughout the summer, both parks will open at 10 AM and close at either 5 PM, 7 PM, or 8 PM. H2O Glow Nights returns this summer to Typhoon Lagoon, offering paid Both of Disney World’s Water Parks Are Now Open for Summer 2026

Disney World’s Summer 2026 Is Giving Us Everything – Here’s Why You Need to Book Now

Alright pals, if you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally book that Disney World trip, consider this it. Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World is stacked, and I am not being dramatic when I say this might be one of the best summers to visit in years. Sure, there’s big construction projects going on at Disney World’s Summer 2026 Is Giving Us Everything – Here’s Why You Need to Book Now

Cool KIDS’ SUMMER or Hot PARENTS’ SUMMER at Disney World?

Disney has done an absolutely masterful job marketing Cool KIDS’ SUMMER at Walt Disney World, so masterful, in fact, that they almost had us forgetting a very inconvenient truth: Orlando in the summer is brutally hot. Like, melt-your-Mickey-bar-before-you-unwrap-it hot. The marketing blitz has been nothing short of impressive, and when you pair that with a Cool KIDS’ SUMMER or Hot PARENTS’ SUMMER at Disney World?

Opening Date and Track List Announced for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

We officially have an opening date for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and it’s sooner than you think… Tuesday, May 26th! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios after closing on March 1st to switch theming from Aerosmith to The Muppets. Disney has also revealed Walt Disney World Annual Opening Date and Track List Announced for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

What If Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom Became Character Dining?

Every once in a while, Disney rolls out something that feels less like a one-time offering and more like a test run for something bigger. This summer’s “Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue” at Magic Kingdom is one of those moments. Beginning May 16, 2026, The Diamond Horseshoe will temporarily end table-service dining in preparation for What If Diamond Horseshoe at Magic Kingdom Became Character Dining?