
Kids’ Summer Fun: Storybook Circus Silliness & Alien Grooves in Disney’s Magic Kingdom! Get ready for a summer of 2025, aka “Cool Kids Summer,” with fun and excitement at Disney World! The Magic Kingdom is hosting Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus and an intergalactic dance party with Stitch in Tomorrowland. And that’s just the beginning – later this summer promises a breathtaking nighttime spectacular, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” the return of a Disney Nighttime Parade.
From Disney Parks: Cool Kid Summer at Magic Kingdom Park –
Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus: Step right up to summer fun under the Big Top. Kids can join the DJ ringmaster for a summertime dance party full of pop-up silliness with Pluto. And with stilt walkers and jugglers performing around you, you’ll feel like the ringmaster of fun.
Galactic Blast at Tomorrowland: Make your way over to the Rocket Tower Plaza Stage to dance with Stitch at this high-energy DJ party. After grooving with the galaxy’s coolest alien, head inside Merchant of Venus with an out-of-this-world craft inspired by the upcoming Disney-Pixar film “Elio.”
Later this summer, get ready for a star-kissed constellation of Disney wishes as “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” comes to life with beloved characters from “Encanto,” “Frozen,” “Coco” and more.

Also coming to Walt Disney World this summer –
GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall: Starting May 27, CommuniCore Hall will transform into Goofy’s ultimate playground. Expect DJ-led dance parties and games with a goofy twist, like Loopy Limbo. Note: CommuniCore Hall will temporarily close for this transformation beginning May 12 and will reopen May 27, but CommuniCore Plaza and Mickey & Friends will remain open. Keep an eye out for potential Farmer’s Feast food options at Florida Fresh during the Flower & Garden Festival.
Adventure with New Activities at Rafiki’s Planet Watch: Engage in hands-on crafting activities focused on pollinators.
New Wilderness Explorer Badge: Earn a special, limited-time Wilderness Explorer badge while exploring the park and spotting animals like tigers and okapi.
Celebration Sing-Along at Discovery Island: Join an interactive sing-along with a Dino Institute Intern, celebrating the park’s amazing animals with original songs and storytelling.
Get Animated at Animation Courtyard: Enjoy energetic games and crafts, along with magicians, jump rope performers, and surprise character appearances. A lively indoor DJ dance party with Mickey Mouse and Disney Junior friends will also be featured.
Two New Indoor Stage Shows (Debuting May 27):
- “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After“: A wickedly fun show featuring Disney’s most infamous villains.
- “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure“: A retelling of the classic animated film with beloved songs and stunning visuals.