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Imagination Skyway

Disney World News: Cool Kids Summer | 2026 Attraction Openings

Imagination Skyway

Matthew Krul

Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Kids & Family, History

4.9846 Ratings

🗓️ 13 March 2026

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Cool Kids Summer is returning to Walt Disney World this summer from May 26 through September 8, 2026. In addition, new and refurbished attractions are opening this summer, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon, Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station, and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live. Plus, new summer offers for resort stays, dining plans, and tickets can now be booked for summer 2026. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway.   Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!

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0:00.0

Cool Kid Summer is back at Walt Disney World. We have opening dates for new attractions,

0:05.3

and we have new offers this summer. Let's dive into the details.

0:14.0

It's Friday, May 13th, and just a day ago, Disney Parks announced a number of attraction updates for this summer and the return

0:23.6

of Cool Kids Summer. Before we get into the details, a reminder that you can get ad-free episodes

0:28.3

and bonus content by heading to patreon.com slash imagination Skyway and subscribing there for a lot of

0:35.4

contents that you can enjoy. But let's jump into some of the attraction updates and openings that were announced for this summer.

0:43.3

One thing we do not have a specific date for yet that recently closed, but is still on track.

0:49.3

Is Rock and Roller Coaster starring The Muppets? That's still on track to open this summer, 2026. Let's keep with

0:56.2

Disney's Hollywood Studios because there's a lot happening there. Over in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge,

1:01.2

you might remember, Millennium Falcon Smuggler's run is in the process of receiving a new

1:06.3

mission that will feature characters from the Mandalorian and Grogu, which is also coming to

1:11.7

theaters this summer. That of course includes Dingerin and Grogu. This new mission is going to

1:17.5

begin at Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 22nd. That is just around the corner. And across the way,

1:25.6

you might remember that the magic of Disney animation is replacing

1:30.4

what was formerly animation, a courtyard and Star Wars launch bay. Well, the courtyard itself is going

1:38.8

to be opening up this summer on May 26th. And nearby, that dance room, that dance attraction for kids,

1:48.0

you might remember, it's Disney Jr. Live. That is now going to be Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse

1:53.1

Clubhouse Live, and that is also launching on May 26th. And Disney Parks blog has a little bit more to share about this.

2:02.4

Quote, inspired by Disney Jr.'s global hit series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Plus.

2:06.2

The entire family is invited to a party at the clubhouse that extends beyond cool kids' summer.

2:10.8

Mickey and Minnie are ready, only their guests haven't arrived yet.

2:13.8

So Mickey and Minnie are taking you on an adventure to find Goofy, Daisy, and Pluto.

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