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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

Today, we’re excited to share a peek behind the curtain at some of Disney’s long-term plans to expand and grow at Disneyland Resort! All-New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub Coming to Resort Area Plans are underway for a new parking structure and transportation hub that will be built on the east side of Disneyland Resort, on a portion of what is currently the Manchester cast member parking lot. This new area will provide approximately 6,000 parking spaces, shuttle and rideshare areas, security screening, and dedicated access for traffic off of Disney Way, improving parking and traffic flow throughout the resort area. As you can see from the artist concept rendering above, this new parking and transportation hub will also feature a pedestrian bridge over Harbor Boulevard, leading to an all-new esplanade arrival experience. This pedestrian bridge will also provide convenient public access to and from Harbor Boulevard. These enhanced parking, transit, and arrival offerings are the first step in the next phase of construction, creating the infrastructure necessary to prepare for future growth and to welcome more guests as new experiences are added – including two all-new attractions that will double the size of Avengers Campus, plus the new “Coco”-themed ride and Avatar destination coming to Disney California Adventure park. The multi-year construction of this new arrival experience is slated to begin in the fall of 2026. Source: Disney Updates on the Location for the “Coco” Attraction As Disney continues to

For the first time ever, horror fans will step into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s “Fallout,” in an all-new terrifying haunted house at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. The unimaginable terror becomes a reality starting Friday, August 29, at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 4, at Universal Studios Hollywood. Source: Universal Based on the award-winning global video game franchise from Bethesda Game Studios, “Fallout” was a critically acclaimed hit with audiences worldwide when it debuted on Prime Video in 2024. The cinematic series is set in the year 2296, two hundred years after a nuclear war destroyed civilization. All that is left is an eradicated and highly violent hellscape known as The Wasteland, crawling with mutated animals and creatures, while gentle citizens take refuge underground in luxury fallout shelters known as Vaults. In this terrifying haunted house, fans will encounter iconic scenes and characters that will put them into the frightening action of the popular series. The journey begins beneath the surface in Vault 33, where guests follow vault-dweller Lucy MacLean as she escapes a bloody massacre, only to discover an evil hidden secret. From there, visitors venture to the surface, where they must dodge attacks from Scavengers and Raiders, desperate survivors who will do anything to remain alive, and mutated cockroaches known as RAD Roaches. As guests travel through the hellish Wasteland, they will go through iconic locations like the Super Duper Mart and encounter The Ghoul, an ageless bounty hunter who has endured radiation

Nestled within the newly opened Villas at Disneyland Hotel, the Palm Breeze Bar offers a vibrant poolside retreat that blends mid-century modern aesthetics with contemporary culinary flair. Opened in November 2023, this open-air venue draws inspiration from the whimsical artistry of Disney Legend Mary Blair, evident in its colorful murals and breezy ambiance. Guests are invited to this laid-back, modern bar to treat themselves to cocktails, mocktails, and chilled favorites. Savor shareable appetizers, artisan personal pizzas, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and more. We grabbed a mocktail and some lunch during our recent stay at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. Here’s what we tried! Pineapple Cooler pineapple shrub, orange juice, grenadine This is a super refreshing and fun mocktail drink! It was hard to taste any grenadine as the pineapple and orange juices are the dominating flavors. There are also chunks of crunchy, dried, sweetened pineapple, and that really elevates the drink! Spicy Crisp Chicken Sandwich zesty slaw, spicy aïoli, bread and butter pickles, served with french fries This is a hearty sandwich with a big side of fries! This has an asian-flavored twist to it, so it won’t be your traditional spicy chicken sandwich. It is pretty tasty, and the pickles add a nice crunch to the sandwich. It’s not the best chicken sandwich we’ve had on property, but it’s definitely up there! Source: Kingdom Media Accessing the Palm Breeze Bar requires navigating through the Discovery Tower’s lobby and out to the pool

Whether it’s your first expedition or you’ve previously traveled with National Geographic Expeditions, you can enjoy special savings on select Signature Land departures between January 6, 2026, and April 30, 2027! This offer must be booked by August 31, 2025. New Guest Savings: Save $500 per person on select 2026 International Signature Land departures Save $400 per person on select 2026 Domestic Signature Land Returning Guest Savings: Save $750 per person on select 2026 International Signature Land departures Save $500 per person on select 2026 Domestic Signature Land This offer has limited availability, so reserve your trip soon! Source: Disney Are you ready to book your Disney vacation? Leave all the details to our friends at Academy Travel Agency & let one of their Disney experts take it from here! Just click here to select your Disney destination of choice, 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, cruises, 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 National Geographic Expeditions 2026 Signature Land Early Booking Offer! appeared first on The Kingdom Insider. Visit The Kingdom Insider for Orlando Travel News and Disney

Plan a fall getaway later this year at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa! Guests can save on most nights Oct. 20 through Dec. 23, 2025. The longer you stay, the more you save! Save 30% on stays of 5 or more consecutive nights Save 25% on stays of 4 consecutive nights This offer is valid on select rooms and villas, for stays most nights from October 20 to December 23, 2025 (with checkout no later than December 24, 2025). Valid Travel Dates Most nights from October 20 through December 23, 2025 (other savings available for 4-night stays) Length of Stay Requirements: Minimum – 4 nights (or 5 nights for highest savings) Maximum – 14 nights Valid Travel Dates Most nights from October 20 through December 23, 2025 (other savings available for 4-night stays) Length of Stay Requirements: Minimum – 4 nights (or 5 nights for highest savings) Maximum – 14 nights There is also a special offer available for Disney Visa Cardmembers! Cardmembers can save on a fun-filled stay in late summer at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaiʻi. The longer you stay, the more you save! Explore Cardmember savings below: Save 35% on stays of 5 or more nights – or save 30% on 4-night stays – for Ocean View and Partial Ocean View Rooms Save 25% on stays of 5 or more nights – or save 20% on