Kissimmee is set for a vibrant summer season, with a calendar of new attractions, milestone celebrations, immersive experiences and family-friendly events taking place across the destination and wider Central Florida region. From limited-time festivals and culinary happenings to exciting new openings and seasonal entertainment, here is the latest news from Kissimmee this summer.
Blue Man Group has officially returned to Central Florida with a new resident production now open at ICON Park. Performed inside the new Blue Man Theater, the reimagined show pairs the troupe’s signature moments with fresh, Central Florida–exclusive content, delivering a high-energy, multi-sensory experience packed with music, humor, cutting-edge technology and interactive surprises.
For visitors who love authentic Florida adventure paired with something unexpectedly wholesome, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is spotlighting Mini Moo Land, an up-close Highland cow encounter. Guests can feed, brush, pet, and take photos with the gentle cows, an interactive experience that’s calming, memorable and fun for all ages.
Elsewhere in Central Florida, Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” hosts its Seventh Annual Gatorpalooza Weekend on 30-31 May, included with park admission. The event features live music, artisans, vendors, giveaways, family fun, appearances by the Gatorland Vlog Team, and fan-favorite programming like the once-a-year Florida Man Challenge on Saturday.
Walt Disney World Resort will roll out Cool KIDS’ SUMMER from 26 May – 8 September across all four theme parks and beyond, featuring magical new shows, newly enhanced attractions, and playful character moments designed to help families dance, play and cool off all summer long.
At Magic Kingdom® Park, “Jessie’s Roundup: A Rip-Roarin’ Revue!” will invite young deputies to head to the Diamond Horseshoe from 26 May –8 September for a high-energy, Toy Story–inspired hoedown hosted by Jessie.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, multiple new offerings will debut for summer, including Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets beginning 26th May , a new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run mission beginning 22nd May featuring Din Djarin and Grogu, and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! beginning 26th May for families ready to sing and dance along with Mickey and Minnie.
At EPCOT, summer fun will expand with GoofyCore taking over CommuniCore Hall from 26 May – 8 September with Goofy-led interactive activities, while Soarin’ introduces a new adventure beginning 26 May with Soarin’ Across America, showcasing the United States from sea to shining sea.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Bluey’s Wild World will begin May 26 at Conservation Station, inviting guests to play and dance with Bluey and Bingo while discovering an experience featuring animals native to Australia.
United Parks & Resorts is heading into summer with fresh entertainment and limited-time experiences across its parks:
SeaWorld Orlando’s summer season begins 22 May, featuring new and reimagined entertainment:
This summer, SeaWorld Orlando will debut Electric Ocean: Summer Nights, Reimagined, a park-wide nighttime celebration featuring immersive entertainment, music and an all-new drone show that transitions into the Ignite fireworks finale. Expedition Odyssey will also transform into Fire & Ice, an immersive Arctic-themed mission experience beginning in the queue and continuing through a newly themed research outpost and mission control briefing.
At Aquatica Orlando, AquaGlow returns for the season, transforming the park into a glowing nighttime splash party on select nights from May 15 through September 26 with neon lights, pulsing music, specialty drinks and shorter wait times.
Animal encounters also get a fresh spotlight at Bell Family Farm, where the newest Cow Cuddle addition, Charley’O, has quickly become a must-meet thanks to his rescue story and “forever home” arrival.
Beginning in July, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will roll out programming honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, celebrating the nation’s spirit of exploration at the place where America continues reaching for the stars—and the Moon.
For families planning a summer trip around major moments, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is bringing FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement to Central Florida with the limited-time FIFA World Cup 2026™ Experience, running 11 June through 19 July. Guests can score goals against a LEGO Minifigure, meet LEGO versions of global soccer superstars, build a custom team kit for the “Heroes of Play” wall, pose with the LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026™ Trophy, and shop newly released LEGO sets inspired by the tournament, part of a broader seasonal schedule of family-friendly events.
Posted by: Experience Kissimmee
Posted on: 13/05/2026