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This summer, Disney World is turning up the fun with Cool Kid Summer—a resort-wide celebration filled with entertainment, hands-on experiences, and limited-time offerings just for families with kids! Each park is bringing something new to the table, with exciting dance parties, activities, and character moments that will keep little ones smiling from rope drop to fireworks. Here’s what you can expect at each park: Magic Kingdom Park Magic Kingdom becomes the ultimate summer playground with Cool Kid Summer dance parties and surprise character moments across the park. Don’t miss: Big Top Bash at Storybook Circus – A whimsical DJ dance party with Pluto, midway-style games, and crafts inside Big Top Souvenirs. Galactic Blast in Tomorrowland – Dance under the stars with a space-themed party hosted by a DJ and Stitch himself. Starlight Parade – A brand-new nighttime parade debuting July 20, featuring glowing floats and favorite characters. Attractions perfect for kids – Ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Peter Pan’s Flight, The Barnstormer, and cool off at Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station. EPCOT EPCOT mixes education with hands-on fun this summer for kids of all ages. Highlights include: GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall – A brand-new party hosted by Goofy with wild games like Loopy Limbo, parachute play, and a fun DJ. Kid-friendly attractions – Dive into The Seas with Nemo & Friends, sing along with Frozen Ever After, go on a boat ride in Grand Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros, and shrink down in

2025 has flown by — but that just means we’re getting closer to some of the most enchanting times of the year at Disneyland Resort. And with the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration still underway, we’re here to share that the fall nostalgia and festive frights will be especially memorable. You may be wondering what Halloween, autumn, and anniversary experiences you can look forward to at the Disneyland Resort. Broom-stick with us to find out! Source: Disney Halloween at Disneyland Park Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort will take place Aug. 22 through Oct. 31, 2025. So much iconic Halloween magic is on its way back, as quintessential fall sights, sounds, and flavors take over the resort. Signature decoration elements — ambient orange lighting, bunting, leaves, and more pumpkins than anyone could count — will once again materialize. Source: Disney Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends will dress to impress this Halloween in bright new looks featuring swirling colors of purple, green and orange — a twist on their 70th Celebration outfits! Make sure to wave “hello” and snap a photo. Source: Disney At Disneyland, the beloved Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction overlay invites you into a world where Halloween’s spooky charm collides with Christmas’s magical glow. It’s a must-see for “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” fans who want to reunite with Santa Jack, Sally, and Zero inside the eerie estate. Source: Disney Catch “Halloween Screams,”

Step into the magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood this summer. From June 13 to August 10, encounter enchanting creatures, savor delicious treats, sip on Frozen Butterbeer, shop merchandise, and experience the spellbinding “Hogwarts Always,” a breathtaking show that takes you on a magical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Enjoy unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, all set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts Castle, starting June 28. Are you ready to book your Universal vacation? Leave all the details to our friends at Academy Travel Agency & let one of their Universal experts take it from here! Just click HERE, fill out the quick & easy questionnaire, and your personalized, free agent will be in touch soon! Take a look around our website in the meantime, and read all about resorts, dining, entertainment & more! Be sure to follow us @thekingdominsider on Instagram & The Kingdom Insider on Facebook for updates & Insider info on what’s not to be missed! Get excited; the countdown to your vacation is ON!The post Prepare to Be Spellbound at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood This Summer! appeared first on The Kingdom Insider. Visit The Kingdom Insider for Orlando Travel News and Disney information.

Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration is in full swing, and along with the celebrations, there are tasty themed treats, food, and beverages all around the resort. There are over 70 items to celebrate 70 years of the Disneyland Resort, and the culinary teams did not disappoint! We tried a few items during our recent visits, and we have put this review together to help you decide what’s a hit and what’s a miss during your next trip! You can check out the complete 70th foodie guide here. P.S. Be sure to keep checking back here as we will update this review as we try more things! Disneyland  Cafe Daisy Chicken Bacon Ranch Flop-Over Ranch, bacon bits, diced chicken, mozzarella, and provolone This is probably the best food item we have tried so far for the 70th anniversary celebration! It is packed with flavor, and the breading on the flopover is soft and flavored with bits of parmesan. This reminded us of a chicken bacon ranch wrap from Costco (and it may even be better?!). We highly recommend this one-10/10 rating. Source: Kingdom Media The Miss Daisy Minute Maid Light Lemonade and blue cotton candy syrup topped with blue raspberry gummy rings (Non-alcoholic) This was a good and refreshing drink, but the blue cotton candy syrup obviously puts this drink more on the sugary side. Be sure to eat the gummies because they lose their sugar if they sit in the drink. This one was just ok, but nothing we

Pride Month has kicked off, and to celebrate, Disneyland Resort has a variety of fabulous delights you can enjoy during Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite, a separately ticketed, after-hours event held at Disneyland park on June 16 and 18, 2025. These limited-time treats include everything from the Cereal Milk Cold Brew at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor and the Golden Girls 40th Anniversary Cheesecake, sponsored by Hulu at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, to the Rainbow Cereal Funnel Cake at Stage Door Café and the Spicy Bratwurst Cheesy Pretzel at Maurice’s Treats and Edelweiss Snacks. It’s truly a spectacular way to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community during the joyous event, which brings special entertainment, character experiences, and more! It’s time we dive right in and explore this year’s tasty treats. I think you’re going to love this! Disneyland Pride Nite Menu Café Orleans (Available June 16 and 18; reservations recommended; mobile walk-up available)  Blue Cheese Steak Sandwich: Spinach, mushrooms, and caramelized onions with steak fries (New) Buffalo Wings with carrot and celery slaw and choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing (New) Green Goddess Salad: Baby lettuce, organic cucumber, radish, and croutons (New) (Plant-based) Honey Mustard Chicken Strips: Chicken strips and Mac and Cheese (New) Monte Cristo Pizza: Turkey, ham, and Swiss on puff pastry with seasonal jam (New) Nacho Fries: Pico de Gallo, guacamole, and sour cream with habanero rings (New) Crème Brûlèe: Black cherry compote and ube ice