There are several new things to discover at Walt Disney World this summer. All four Disney parks are welcoming new attractions, characters and fun that will keep you entertained all summer long! Let’s take a closer look at our favorite things to do this summer: 
Club Cool – One of the most fun ways to stay cool at Walt Disney World is with a Coke at Club Cool at Epcot. This cool zone not only offers a cold place to escape the heat in between rides but it also serves up a variety of Coca-Cola drinks from around the world. We have to warn you, not all of the Coca-Cola drinks are created equal. While some are tasty there are a few that just might make you pucker, like the Beverly from Italy. The most popular and least favorite of the drinks in Club Cool, Beverly is a bitter non-alcoholic aperitif. We recommend everyone in your group try it at the same time and take the Beverly Challenge!
Blizzard Beach – There is no cooler place to spend your summer than splashing around a water park and this summer things will get really cold at Disney’s Blizzard Beach thanks to the inaugural Frozen Games! The Disney water park has invited Kristoff and Olaf to lead teams of guests in a day full of “Frozen” activities during The Frozen Games. Some of the activities include Ice Pail Relays, a Snowball Toss, Ski Pole Limbo and Slide Races. 
Frozen Ever After – Speaking of “Frozen” you can chill at Epcot with brand-new “Frozen” happenings at Epcot like the Frozen Ever After ride for a journey to the North Mountain. Afterwards stop by Royal Sommerhus to meet Anna and Elsa then head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a sing-along and visit with Olaf at the Celebrity Spotlight.
Star Wars Launch Bay – For those super hot days stay inside and explore the world of “Star Wars” at Star Wars Launch Bay. Here you can explore special exhibits, take a peek behind the scenes of the new Star Wars film, inspect a full-size replica of Rey’s Speeder, step inside an intergalactic cantina and even meet Chewbacca.  Turtle Talk with Crush – Disney might not be on the ocean but you can still experience the sea this summer with Turtle Talk With Crush at Epcot. In this exciting underwater attraction, Crush welcomes a few of his friends from the upcoming Disney/Pixar film, “Finding Dory.” Guests can also enjoy a 15-minute intimate conversation with Crush himself.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom – There is a whole slew of summer fun to enjoy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and it all begins when the sun goes down! The much-anticipated Rivers of Light nighttime show will light up the Discovery River with live performances, theatrical imagery a musical score and special effects. The park’s symbolic centerpiece, the Tree of Life will also come alive at night with a visual display of animated imagery and color. Discovery Island Carnivale is an excellent spot to wind down from the day’s festivities with music, dancing, costumed performers, food and more. The Harambe Wildlife Parti brings food, drink, musicians and entertainers to the streets as night falls and the Kilimanjaro Safaris are now offering a nighttime excursion with new animals including hyenas, African wild dogs and more.
However you decide to spend this summer at Disney make sure you look for discounted Walt Disney World tickets right here on Best of Orlando!
Orlando, FL – 4/26/16
By: Jena Pugh | 
