Here’s everything families need to know
Disney just dropped a huge announcement, and as a dad who loves Keepy Uppy, I’ve been begging for this one for a while.
Bluey and Bingo are officially coming to Disney Experiences around the world, and Walt Disney World is getting an all new, fully themed experience in Summer 2026.
A Brand New Bluey Experience Is Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Starting summer 2026, families will be able to head over to Conservation Station at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for an all new, interactive Bluey experience. Disney is transforming the area into a hands on adventure where kids can play, dance, and explore right alongside Bluey and Bingo.
This isn’t just a quick meet and greet. Disney is leaning into the spirit of the show with activities that feel pulled straight from the episodes. Guests can play games like butterfly Keepy Uppy with a fun, Animal Kingdom twist. There will be character interactions, dance moments, and plenty of chances to grab photos with your favorite Blue Heeler sisters.
Disney also shared that families will be able to step outside and discover animals from Australia, connecting the real world with Bluey’s world in a way that only Animal Kingdom can pull off.
If you have kids under ten, this is going to rocket to the top of your must do list.
Conservation Station, and Animal Kingdom as a whole, have always been a hidden gem. Expect that to change in 2026. This park won’t be skipped anymore.
Bluey and Bingo Around the World
Disneyland
If you’re heading to Disneyland next year, Fantasyland Theatre will turn into Bluey’s school beginning March 22, 2026. Families can dance with Chattermax, explore life sized fairy gardens and gnome villages, snack on Bluey themed treats at Troubadour Tavern, and jump into games from the show with a cast of actors and musicians leading the fun.
Disney Cruise Line
In 2026, Bluey and Bingo will appear on select domestic sailings for dance parties, greetings, and family activities onboard Disney Cruise Line. Events include the Wakey Wakey morning celebration, freeze dancing at the Pyjama Bash, scavenger hunts, crafts, and a family game show called Who’s Behind the Curtain.
If you sail with kids, this is going to be a huge hit.
What This Means for Your Disney World Vacation
Bluey’s arrival at Animal Kingdom is another big push toward making the park more family forward and interactive again. Between the new Zootopia Better Zoogether show, the new Tropical Americas land, and new character experiences, Animal Kingdom is quietly stacking up wins.
After the completion of Tropical Americas, I fully expect families are going to stop skipping Animal Kingdom. The days of folks saying it’s a half day park are OVER.
Based on how popular Bluey is with younger families, expect the experience to draw crowds quickly. If the debut aligns with other new openings at Disney, we could see:
• Early morning surges toward Conservation Station (less demand for Flight of Passage and the Safari)
• Very high demand for photos and play areas
• Longer waits for the Wildlife Express Train
• Families building entire Animal Kingdom days around this experience
Final Thoughts
This is one of the most family focused announcements Disney has made in a while. It adds something fresh, playful, and incredibly on brand for parents with younger kids. And after the temporary removal of the Disney Jr stuff at Hollywood Studios, this is such a perfect addition.
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