Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort Activity Schedule for Cool Kid Summer 2026

Walt Disney World has released the new resort activity schedule for Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside during Cool Kid Summer. This year’s summer celebration kicked off on May 26th and is scheduled to last through September 8th. We anticipate the following schedule to last through the end of Cool Kid Summer. As always, Disney notes that activities are subject to closures, weather, changes, or cancellations.

Port Orleans Riverside Resort Summer Activities 2026

We’ve listed the resort’s activity schedule below by each day of the week, followed by a copy of the calendar. For example, if you’re spending a day at the resort on a Monday, the activity schedule should be the same for every Monday as long as your trip dates fall in the Cool Kid Summer timeframe.

Sundays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and Outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

• Mosaics ($)
  The River Roost
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Nighttime Trivia
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  8:00 p.m.

Mondays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

• Mickey Tie-Dye ($)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

• Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Teen Beach Movie
  Oak Manor Lawn near Building 90
  8:30 p.m.

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Tuesdays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

• Seasonal Craft ($)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Glow with the Flow
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  8:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

• Make Your Own Slime ($)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

• Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Finding Dory
  Oak Manor Lawn near Building 90
  8:30 p.m.

Thursdays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

• Mosaics ($)
  The River Roost
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• Glow with the Flow
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  8:00 p.m.

Fridays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m

• Mickey Tie-Dye ($)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

• Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Moana
  Oak Manor Lawn near Building 90
  8:30 p.m.

Saturdays

• Disney Character Greetings (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Inside and outside the Lobby Area
  From 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

• Make Your Own Slime ($)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  1:00 p.m.

• Pool Party (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Poolside Activities
  Ol’ Man Island Pool Deck
  From 3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.

• Campfire on de’ Bayou
  Ol’ Man Island
  From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

• Movie Under the Stars (Cool Kid Summer Exclusive)
  Toy Story 2
  Oak Manor Lawn near Building 90
  8:30 p.m.

Final Thoughts

We hope you found this activity schedule helpful for planning your resort day at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort. Riverside 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 Caribbean Beach Resort Summer 2026 Activity Schedule
• Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Summer 2026 Activity Schedule
• Disney’s Pop Century 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!

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