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Disney World Updates Entry Rules for Popular New ‘Bluey’ Addition

Disney is already changing how guests access one of its newest experiences.

Bluey has become one of the biggest children's brands in the world, consistently ranking among the most-streamed shows in the United States. Disney has expanded its partnership with the franchise this year through new park offerings on both coasts.

Bluey looks shocked in a still from the TV show
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Earlier this year, Disneyland Resort launched Bluey's Best Day Ever!, which quickly proved popular with families (and non-families). The expansion has now reached Walt Disney World Resort with the debut of Bluey's Wild World at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

The experience opened at Conservation Station on May 26 and includes Bluey and Bingo meet-and-greets, interactive games, and a new Wildlife Express Train narration from Australian conservationist Robert Irwin.

Disney anticipated strong demand for the offering. When Bluey's Wild World debuted, Disney introduced a virtual queue system that required guests to secure a boarding group through the My Disney Experience app before visiting Conservation Station.

Bluey (L) and Bingo (R) for Disney theme parks
Credit: Disney

Opening-day demand appeared to justify the decision. The 7 a.m. virtual queue drop reportedly filled in roughly two seconds on May 26.

Virtual Queue Ending After One Week

That demand has eased considerably in the days since opening.

Disney has now confirmed that Bluey's Wild World will stop using a virtual queue beginning June 2.

Instead, guests will access the experience through a standby queue when boarding the Wildlife Express Train to Conservation Station.

The virtual queue will remain in place through June 1.

Guests can currently join during two enrollment windows. The first opens at 7 a.m. and is available to anyone with valid Disney's Animal Kingdom admission. The second opens at 10 a.m. and requires guests to be physically inside the park.

Recent availability suggests far less competition for boarding groups than on opening day.

Guests in Bluey shirts stroll hand-in-hand under the sun, beaming with excitement for their Disney Bluey Experience adventure.
Credit: Disney

The 10 a.m. virtual queue remained available for more than 30 minutes on May 27 and for roughly 90 minutes on May 28, indicating that demand no longer requires a reservation system.

Guests should note that Bluey's Wild World operates on a shorter schedule than much of Disney's Animal Kingdom. The experience closes daily at 3:45 p.m.

Conservation Station Still Offers More Than Bluey

Bluey's Wild World may be the newest draw at Conservation Station after its temporary closure earlier this year, but it is far from the only attraction in the area.

Guests can learn about Disney's wildlife conservation programs, observe animal care teams at work, and explore exhibits focused on the animals living at the park.

Rafiki's Conservation Station
Credit: Disney

The location also features a veterinary treatment room, an animal nutrition center, amphibian and reptile displays, and a science center highlighting conservation research.

Conservation Station remains a stop for Wilderness Explorers, allowing younger guests to continue earning badges throughout the park.

Have you visited Bluey's Wild World yet?

Chloe James

Chloƫ is a theme park addict and self-proclaimed novelty hunter. She's obsessed with all things Star Wars, loves roller coasters (but hates Pixar Pal-A-Round), and lives for Disney's next Muppets project.

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