Credit: DisneyBluey is a popular animated show from Australia that appeals to both kids and adults. The series follows a Blue Heeler family and features heartfelt stories, realistic family interactions, and valuable life lessons. Parents enjoy watching the show, rather than just tolerating it.
The characters have loyal fans, merchandise sells quickly, and theme parks are beginning to recognize Bluey’s strong appeal to families. Disney has begun to incorporate Bluey into its parks and cruise offerings, recognizing that families are eager to meet these beloved characters.
Walt Disney World plans to bring Bluey and Bingo to Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch. This will offer interactive play experiences starting in summer 2026. The announcement excited many Bluey fans, but details about the experience were limited. Recently, a casting call on Disney’s auditions website has provided more information, including parts of scripts, how the experience will be structured, possible opening dates, and the roles of human performers.
The P.A.C.K. Team Concept
According to the casting call, the Bluey experience will feature human host actors who form the “P.A.C.K. team,” which stands for Playful Animal Crew for Kids. These hosts will guide guests through interactive games and activities inspired by both Bluey episodes and Animal Kingdom’s conservation mission.
The sample script provided for auditions introduces hosts greeting families at Conservation Station and inviting children to join the Play P.A.C.K. by answering two simple questions: Do you love animals? Do you love to play?
This structure suggests an interactive, participatory experience rather than a passive show where the audience simply watches the performers. Children won’t just meet Bluey and Bingo for quick photos before moving along. Instead, the experience appears designed to engage families in actual gameplay that combines Bluey’s signature imaginative play style with educational elements about animals.
The hosts serve as facilitators who maintain energy, encourage participation, and guide transitions between different activities or “excursions,” as the script calls them.
The casting requirements call for high-energy actors who can host large groups, possess improvisation skills, and have experience with children. These qualifications highlight the need for performers who can handle significant guest interaction and adapt to unpredictable situations. Maintaining enthusiasm and engaging excited children during activities is a key skill Disney seeks for this role.
Games with Animal Twists
Disney’s original announcement mentioned playing favorite games from Bluey episodes with fun animal twists, specifically citing butterfly keepy uppy. The casting call confirms this approach, with the script referring to activities as “fun excursions inspired by our favorite animals.” This framework enables Disney to integrate Conservation Station’s existing focus on wildlife education into the Bluey experience, rather than disregarding the location’s established purpose.
Bluey episodes often showcase imaginative play, turning everyday objects into elaborate scenarios. The game Keepy Uppy, which involves keeping a balloon in the air, can incorporate a butterfly theme to connect with Animal Kingdom’s conservation messaging about pollinators. This thoughtful planning aligns the experience with both the Bluey brand and the park’s environment. The promise of multiple games indicates a longer experience, making the trip to Rafiki’s Planet Watch worthwhile for families.
Timeline Hints from Disney Rehearsal Schedule
While Disney has stated the Bluey experience will debut in summer 2026, the casting call provides more specific timeline indicators. Audition submissions are due by January 23, 2026, with potential callbacks scheduled for February 27. Most significantly, rehearsals are expected to begin in early May 2026.
If rehearsals start in early May, the experience could potentially open in June. This particular offering doesn’t appear to be a fully scripted theatrical production requiring weeks of intensive rehearsal. The interactive, improvisational nature suggests that performers may need less rehearsal time than those in traditional shows.
A June opening would align with the summer vacation season when families with school-age children flood Walt Disney World. Launching as schools let out makes strategic sense. Parents planning summer Disney vacations can reasonably expect the Bluey experience to be operational by mid-June, though Disney has not officially confirmed a specific date.
Conservation Station as the Disney Perfect Home
Housing the Bluey experience at Conservation Station aims to boost attendance, which is currently low due to the train ride to Rafiki’s Planet Watch. A popular Bluey attraction will encourage families to visit, increasing traffic to the area. The experience will also feature animals native to Australia, bridging fictional characters with real wildlife conservation. With existing Australian species at Animal Kingdom, this reinforces the park’s conservation mission and adds educational value beyond character entertainment.
What Families Can Expect
Families visiting the Bluey experience at Conservation Station will be welcomed by energetic host performers who lead interactive play sessions with games inspired by Bluey episodes, incorporating animal themes and educational elements. Bluey and Bingo will also be available for meet-and-greet photo opportunities. The experience combines structured activities with direct interaction with the beloved characters, and families can learn about Australian animals afterward, making the trip to Rafiki’s Planet Watch worthwhile.
For Bluey fans planning Walt Disney World visits this summer, the casting call information provides the clearest picture yet of what awaits at Conservation Station when the experience opens, likely in June 2026.