Cool Kids Summer at Disney World 2026: Muppets Coaster, Soarin' America & Insider Tips for Families
Disney Travel Secrets - How to do Disney
Kerri Stuart
3.2 • 995 Ratings
🗓️ 25 May 2026
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
484 - Disney World's Cool Kids Summer 2026 is HERE — and it's bigger than ever. In this episode of Disney Travel Secrets, your hosts and bestselling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart break down everything families need to know to make the most of Disney's hottest (and coolest) summer promotion, running now through September 8, 2026.
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From brand-new attractions to surprise character meet-and-greets, DJ dance parties, and money-saving resort tips, this episode is your complete insider guide to Disney World summer 2026.
🎢 What's NEW at Disney World This Summer:
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets — officially open May 26! Dr. Teeth, The Electric Mayhem, animatronic Scooter & hidden Easter eggs
- Soarin' Around America — the all-new third version debuts at Epcot (no spoilers, but you'll want to experience this one fresh)
- Mandalorian & Grogu update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — plus a secret tip for which role gets to interact with Grogu
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — fully reopened with new track, smoother ride & a lower height requirement for younger kids
🌊 Cool Kids Summer Highlights by Park:
- Magic Kingdom: Jessie's Roundup at Diamond Horseshoe
- Epcot: DJ parties at Communicore Hall
- Hollywood Studios: Brand-new Mousekedance show
- Animal Kingdom: Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station
- Typhoon Lagoon: Meet Stitch — free on your arrival day
- Blizzard Beach: Meet Goofy — another free water park perk
- Disney Springs: Dance parties featuring Descendants, Wicked Wonderland & Camp Rock 3
- Disney Dream & Disney Wish: Bluey & Bingo onboard this summer
👶 Traveling with Babies & Toddlers? Disney Has You Covered: Rob & Kerri reveal the baby amenities Disney quietly offers at select resorts — cribs, diaper genies, bottle warmers, infant bathtubs — so you pack lighter and stress less.
💡 Insider Tips You Won't Find on Google:
- Why the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket is perfect for families with little ones
- The most underrated air-conditioned show at Hollywood Studios
- Why the Starlight Parade is better than the afternoon parade — and cooler
- Summer resort discounts still available — up to 30% off
- The $109 Magic Ticket and how to use it strategically
- How to use Cool Kids Summer special maps in the My Disney Experience app
🎙️ Plus: Rob & Kerri announce their brand-new FREE course — "Your Travel Agent Coach" — launching June 2026. Whether you're new to the travel industry or an experienced agent looking for a better home, this is for you.
📲 Ready to plan your Cool Kids Summer trip? Visit CreatingMagicVacations.com and fill out the Plan a Vacation form. Rob & Kerri personally work with every family they help — no handoffs, no strangers, just real Disney experts.
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| 0:00.0 | On last week's show, we talked about how to survive this summer heat at Disney with lots of our great pro tips and Disney secrets. |
| 0:08.0 | And this week, we're going from thought to cool, and that's Disney's new promotion called Cool Kids Summer. |
| 0:15.0 | Hello, my friend, and welcome to another cool episode of Disney Travel Secrets, the podcast for All Things Disney. |
| 0:22.6 | If you are new to the show, although most you probably know us, but we are your travel agent host and bestselling authors, Robin Carey Stewart, and we are here in the Reimagined CMV studio in Windermere, Florida. |
| 0:33.0 | You would only know that if you were watching us on YouTube. |
| 0:35.6 | Otherwise, we sound the same. |
| 0:37.2 | I don't think we changed a lot. |
| 0:38.5 | This is episode number 484. |
| 0:41.5 | Wow, that's a lot. |
| 0:42.4 | Original air date May 25th, 2026. |
| 0:45.5 | And now it's time for a little flash from the past with our good friend and original show announcer Dave Flash Morgan. |
| 0:52.9 | Welcome to Disney Travel Secrets with your host, Rob and |
| 0:56.7 | Carrie Stewart, the founders of creating magic vacations and authorized Disney vacation planner. |
| 1:03.5 | They are still a very popular Disney podcast and not just with their friends and family. |
| 1:09.4 | Every Monday for over five years, |
| 1:11.1 | they've been bringing you the best and most up-to-date information |
| 1:14.1 | about all things Disney, |
| 1:15.8 | the parks, the cruises, |
| 1:17.8 | and also the luxury of adventures by Disney. |
| 1:21.4 | Make sure to follow them on Instagram |
| 1:23.1 | where they share content that's mentioned on this very show. |
| 1:28.0 | Now, here comes the rope drop. |
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