If you’ve been waiting for Disney World to bring Bluey to life, your patience is about to pay off. Walt Disney Imagineering just filed a construction permit for the upcoming Bluey experience at Animal Kingdom’s Conservation Station—and based on the details, this is going to be way more elaborate than a simple photo op with the Heeler family.
According to WDW Magic, the permit filed on January 14, 2026 lists B Morrow Productions as the contractor handling the general construction work. That’s a significant detail, because B Morrow Productions is described as “one of the industry’s most trusted studios for immersive guest experiences”—and they’re not typically a contractor Disney uses.
When Disney brings in a specialized outside firm for something like this, it usually means they’re building something that goes beyond standard theme park operations. And the scope of work outlined in the permit backs that up.
What’s Actually Being Built
The Bluey experience will take over Conservation Station at Rafiki’s Planet Watch with both indoor game spaces and an outdoor Australian animal component. The existing petting zoo will be removed to make room for the new offering.
Disney filed an earlier electrical permit on January 9 that revealed significant infrastructure upgrades are part of the project, including installation of a new transformer, disconnect panel, 200-amp panel, and 100-amp relay panel in the equipment room. That’s not the kind of work you do for a basic character greeting location.
The experience itself will feature game activities based on Bluey episodes with animal-themed variations—like “butterfly Keepy Uppy,” for example. Host actors will lead the activities alongside character meet-and-greets with Bluey and Bingo. It’s being described as an “excursion” that combines entertainment with live animals.
Why Conservation Station Makes Perfect Sense
For anyone who’s watched Bluey, setting this experience at Conservation Station is actually brilliant. The show takes place in Brisbane, Australia, and the Heeler family’s adventures often involve backyard play, imaginative games, and interactions with nature. Conservation Station already focuses on animals and conservation education, so layering in Bluey-themed activities with Australian wildlife creates a natural thematic fit.
Plus, Rafiki’s Planet Watch is one of the most underutilized areas of Animal Kingdom. It requires a train ride to access, which limits foot traffic, and the current offerings there haven’t been significantly updated in years. A Bluey takeover gives Disney a reason to drive guests to that part of the park and creates a destination experience rather than just a quick stop.
Timeline and What Comes Next
Construction is now underway, with casting rehearsals scheduled to begin in early May 2026. That points to a late spring or early summer 2026 opening, which aligns with Disney’s earlier announcement that the Bluey experience would debut “this summer.”
The Animal Kingdom project is part of Disney’s broader 2026 Bluey expansion, which also includes “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at Disneyland and Bluey appearances on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. It’s clear Disney is going all-in on this IP across the company.
The Bigger Picture
Bluey has been a phenomenon for Disney since they acquired broadcast rights in the United States. The show resonates with both kids and parents, which is rare, and it’s become one of the most-watched programs on Disney+. Bringing it into the parks in a meaningful way was inevitable.
But what’s interesting here is that Disney isn’t just dropping Bluey into an existing framework. They’re building custom experiences designed around the show’s core themes—play, imagination, and family connection. That takes more effort and investment than a standard character meet-and-greet, but it also has the potential to create something guests actually remember.
If the Animal Kingdom experience works, expect Disney to expand Bluey’s presence in the parks even further. For now, we’ll be watching to see how this Conservation Station transformation takes shape over the next few months.
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