Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Activity Schedule for Cool Kid Summer 2026

Sundays

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fish are Friends Aquariums: Art of Animation Signature Craft ($)
Recreation Activities Room Inside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pajama Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Lion King (1994)
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

Mondays

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mickey Tie Dye ($)
Outside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Activities on the Lawn
Movies Lawn Near the Big Blue Pool
From 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Monsters, Inc.
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fish are Friends Aquariums: Art of Animation Signature Craft ($)
Recreation Activities Room Inside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pajama Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Ratatouille
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays

Disney Family Wellness: Story Time Yoga
Movie Lawn Near the Big Blue Pool
From 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Mosaic Craft ($)
Recreation Activities Room Inside Animation Hall
12:30 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mickey Tie Dye ($)
Outside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Activities on the Lawn
Movies Lawn Near the Big Blue Pool
From 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Toy Story 2
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

Thursdays

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Fish are Friends Aquariums: Art of Animation Signature Craft ($)
Recreation Activities Room Inside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pajama Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Teen Beach Movie
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

Fridays

Family Wellness Dance Class
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mickey Tie Dye ($)
Outside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Activities on the Lawn
Movies Lawn Near the Big Blue Pool
From 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Cinderella (1950)
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

Saturdays

Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
The Big Blue Pool Deck
From 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mickey Tie Dye ($)
Outside Animation Hall
From 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campfire at Pride Rock (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Between Lion King Buildings 6 and 10
From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pajama Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Animation Hall
From 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
Cars
Movie Lawn near the Big Blue Pool
8:30 p.m.

The bottom of the activity schedule notes the following:

• ($) There is a fee associated with this activity.
• Hours of operation, things to do, shopping, and other offerings are subject to closure, weather, walkdown, and change without notice. Ratings subject to change.

Final Thoughts

We hope you found this activity schedule helpful for planning your resort day at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This is one of the few resorts that offer scheduled character appearances this summer. So that is a nice bonus if you’ll be visiting during Cool Kid Summer! You might like to view the other resort activities schedules that are offering these appearances:

• Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Summer 2026 Activity Schedule
• Disney’s Pop Century Resort Summer 2026 Activity Schedule
• Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Summer 2026 Activity Schedule

Or you can preview the entire list of Disney Resort Recreation Calendars. Check back with Resorts Gal for the latest around the Disney Resort Hotels!