Disney Springs is adding more family-focused entertainment for Cool Kids Summer 2026, giving guests another reason to visit beyond shopping and dining. Running from May 26 through September 8, the seasonal lineup includes live entertainment, interactive activities, and limited-time experiences designed with younger visitors in mind.
For families planning a Walt Disney World vacation this summer, these offerings help make Disney Springs a more practical stop during a non-park day or evening visit.
Returns to the Marketplace Splash Pad
Returns to the Marketplace Splash PadOne of the featured additions is the Disney Springs Kids Club presented by Coppertone. This activity will take place at the Marketplace Splash Pad on Saturdays and Sundays during the event period, from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
According to the announcement, the Kids Club will include dance and play activities with entertainment inspired by Polynesian culture. That setup suggests a mix of live performance and interactive movement, which fits well with the open, family-friendly layout of the Marketplace area.
For parents, the splash pad location is also worth noting. It gives children a place to stay active while offering a more relaxed setting than a traditional queue or seated show.
Dance Parties Will Add Evening Entertainment
Disney Springs will also host theParty x Camp Rock Jam at the AdventHealth Waterside Stage. This entertainment offering is tied to Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and Camp Rock 3, two Disney Channel titles tied to this year’s summer promotion.
The dance party will take place on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. While Disney has described the schedule as intermittent, the concept points to an evening event aimed at families with older kids and tweens who may enjoy music-based entertainment more than daytime character activities.
This kind of programming also helps Disney Springs build a stronger nighttime identity for families, especially during summer travel when many guests look for activities outside the theme parks after dinner.
Amorette’s Adds a Hands-On Dessert Activity
Amorette’s Patisserie is contributing to the event with a cookie decorating experience called Mickey and Minnie Cookie Art with Edible Water Color Paints.
Each kit includes a Mickey cookie, a Minnie cookie, a painter’s palette cookie, paint brushes, and water that activates the edible colors. This is a simple activity, but it fits well within the broader Cool Kids Summer theme by giving families something creative and easy to do together.
It also reflects how Disney Springs events often combine entertainment with food offerings, which can make a shorter visit feel more structured.
Additional Summer Offerings Round Out the Experience
Guests can also stop by Disney’s Days to Christmas to write and mail letters to Santa, a small seasonal activity that adds another family option to the area.
In addition, Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil is offering a discounted child ticket this summer. While separate from the free entertainment around Disney Springs, that promotion may make the area more appealing for families considering a live show as part of their day.
Conclusion
Cool Kids Summer 2026 adds several useful family offerings to Disney Springs, from daytime Kids Club activities to evening dance parties and hands-on treats. While the event is smaller in scale than a theme park festival, it gives families a few extra ways to spend time at Disney Springs this summer in a setting built around flexibility and casual fun.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
