This Summer at Walt Disney World 2022

Summer used to be Walt Disney World’s Peak Season. Not any more! With Disney deals galore, luring folks to the parks we’re sure the crowds will still be found, but what are you really going for? What events can you expect? Is there anything New? Without the seasonal festival at Epcot to lure you to Walt Disney World with new foods, let’s chat about what you can find at Walt Disney World this summer.

Surviving Walt Disney World This Summer

While it’s true that schools do still let kids out in the summer and that families still do vacation at Walt Disney World. It’s also true that as the climate gets more extreme and Florida Summers can get unbearable. Be sure to check out our tips for Surviving the Heat in Florida at Disney this summer. Ask any local and they’ll say you can find them at home in the air conditioning like any other clear-headed Floridian. Then, of course, you can add in international tour groups, sports teams and summer conventions, and the parks and we stick by our personal truth that we’d rather visit Walt Disney World in any other season.

Contents

1 Walt Disney World Summer 2022
2 Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Rollercoaster | Summer 2022
3 Connections Cafe | EPCOT
4 The Flower and Garden Festival 2022| EPCOT Park
5 H20 Glow Nights 2022| Typhoon Lagoon Park
6 Disney Fireworks and Spectaculars
7 The Food and Wine Festival 2022 | EPCOT Park
8 Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola | EPCOT Park
9 Vacation Fun-Mickey Shorts Theater | Hollywood Studios
10 Festival of the Lion King | Animal Kingdom
11 Rafiki’s Planet Watch Returns | Animal Kingdom
12 Remy’s Ratatouille Courtyard | EPCOT Park
13 Summer Snacks at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Summer 2022

That said, what is there to do at Walt Disney World in Summer 2022? What else can you look forward to besides the basic Disney experience and the new mask requirements? Here’s everything you can find happening at Walt Disney World this summer.

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Rollercoaster | Summer 2022

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind ( Opening Summer 2022) is located in World Discovery in EPCOT Park and features a rollercoaster ride experience that includes ride vehicles able to be turned 360 degrees, complete with a backward launch into “space”. By far one of the most impressive rollercoasters to date, we don’t yet know if Cosmic Rewind will have a Boarding Pass system in place, Lightning Lane, or a basic line queue plan. Stay tuned. We’ll share official info as soon as it’s confirmed.

Connections Cafe | EPCOT

This new quick-service restaurant is part of the EPCOT renovations. Featuring burgers, fries, salads, and pizza. There is also a kid’s menu, milkshakes, and fun drinks to beat the heat. Connections Cafe is also the new home of Starbucks at EPCOT. This new quick-service location will likely offer mobile-order. And is set to open in Spring 2022. Check out the Connections Cafe Menu.

The Flower and Garden Festival 2022| EPCOT Park

Believe it or not, if you’re visiting Walt Disney World this summer you can still catch the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival if you’re vacationing before July 5th! The Flower and Garden Festival runs this year from March 2- July 4, 2022, and combines the best foods, fun, and beautiful topiaries you won’t want to miss! Be sure to check out the Flower and Garden Festival Menusand everything else you can do at Flower and Garden if you’re traveling in early summer!

H20 Glow Nights 2022| Typhoon Lagoon Park

H20 Glow Nights returns to Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park this summer. Offered Saturday nights May 28- Aug 27, 2022, from 8-11 pm, you get 3 hours of fun after the park closes. Complete with low waits, exclusive glow-themed snacks, and free popcorn, select ice-cream treats and beverages to enjoy! This is a ticketed event with limited availability. Grab your H20 Glow Nights at Typhoon Lagoon tickets here.

Disney Fireworks and Spectaculars

Fireworks and shows are part of every Walt Disney World vacation this summer! Each Park has something special to share. Hollywood Studios will be showing the Wonderful World of Color on the Chinese Theater, and Fantasmic will soon return. Magic Kingdom features Disney’s Enchantment Fireworks Show. Animal Kingdom has a daytime 3-D Kite show called KiteTails. And EPCOT finishes the night with Harmonious, a musical celebration of cultures. PLUS, all four parks at Walt Disney World are showing Beacon’s of Magic shows on their respective park icons, throughout the 50th Anniversary Celebrations at Walt Disney World in 2022. So there is plenty of nighttime splendor to be had.

The Food and Wine Festival 2022 | EPCOT Park

And if you’re traveling in late summer this year you’ll have plenty of time to experience the Food and Wine Festival! Tentatively offered July 14th – November 19, 2022, this festival has new foods, Remy’s Scavenger Hunt Game, classes, and more! Be sure to check out the Food and Wine Menus to help you get a start on the planning. We’ll be updating this with Disney menus as soon as the Disney website updates with the new foods. This is usually just a couple of weeks ahead of the festival. So stay tuned! Here is everything you can do at the Food and Wine Festival this year!

Club Cool Hosted by Coca-Cola | EPCOT Park

If you have been missing the Beverly, take care in knowing that Club Cool is Back! And summer is the best time to head Club Cool for a refreshing break. This new space celebrates Coca-Cola in “a fresh new way,” while bringing the global Coca-Cola tasting experience to life!

Vacation Fun-Mickey Shorts Theater | Hollywood Studios

Another newer Disney Attraction, the Mickey Shorts Theater features a 20-minute cartoon all about mickey! We love that this is a mash-up of our favorite Mickey Short episodes and gives us a reason to get out of the sun at Disney World. Check out our full review of the Mickey Shorts Theater at Hollywood Studios.

Finding Nemo, The Big Blue ….and Beyond!

Revamped and returning at Animal Kingdom, this Finding Nemo Musical is all new! Features include a 32-foot-long sunken submarine and a fish tank volcano. And with a little help from Pixar, the set and costumes come to life as layered, cut paper sculptures.

“The fish tell Nemo’s story in this fully updated, 25-minute show, incorporating live performers and puppets, along with many of the beloved songs and production numbers from the original “Finding Nemo: The Musical”

Be on the lookout for this new musical in Animal Kingdom to open soon, in the theater near the entrance of DinoLand USA.

Festival of the Lion King | Animal Kingdom

The Festival of the Lion King at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom offers another wonderful break from the crowds, and heat during the summer months. By far one of the BEST shows on Disney property, we are excited to see this show anytime it’s offered.

Rafiki’s Planet Watch Returns | Animal Kingdom

Rafiki’s Planet Watch is a seasonal attraction at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom but typically returns each summer. This conservation-focused attraction is only accessible via a train ride and offered character meet and greets and a children’s farm. Check out everything happening at the Conservation Station.

Remy’s Ratatouille Courtyard | EPCOT Park

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is open in EPCOT France and offers an opportunity to stroll the streets of Paris. Head to this hidden part of the France Pavilion and visit the La Creperie de Paris for a quick authentic meal. There are benches and shaded alcoves in this area to help you get away from the sun on the midway. And Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure offers a largely indoor ride queue.

Summer Snacks at Walt Disney World

If we’re sure to see anything new at Walt Disney World this summer it’s Disney Snacks! Be sure to check out all the New Disney Snacks at Walt Disney World! We’ll be keeping them updated in our Disney Snacks section of the blog. Check out the Best Disney Snacks in each park and our favorite Kid-Friendly Drinks to beat the Heat at Walt Disney World.