One of Disney’s newest experiences is already getting an update.
Bluey arrived at Walt Disney World Resort less than a week ago, bringing one of television’s most popular children’s characters to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the first time.
The new Bluey’s Wild World experience officially opened at Conservation Station on May 26. Disney promoted the offering heavily ahead of launch, with Bluey and Bingo meet-and-greets, themed games, and a new Wildlife Express Train narration from Australian conservationist Robert Irwin.
Disney clearly expected large crowds.
When Bluey’s Wild World opened, guests were required to join a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app before visiting the attraction. The system was designed to manage demand and avoid long lines at Conservation Station.
On opening day, that demand appeared to be very real.
The 7 a.m. virtual queue drop reportedly filled in around two seconds, leaving many guests unable to secure a boarding group.
Just days later, the situation looked very different.
Disney Removes Virtual Queue
Disney has confirmed that Bluey’s Wild World will no longer use a virtual queue beginning June 2.
Guests will instead access the experience through a traditional standby line when boarding the Wildlife Express Train.
The virtual queue will remain available through June 1.
Update: Starting June 2, a standby queue will be available and a virtual queue will no longer be offered at Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station. https://t.co/KcHi3m1cPx
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Until then, guests can still join during two enrollment windows each day. The first opens at 7 a.m. for anyone with valid Disney’s Animal Kingdom admission. The second opens at 10 a.m. and requires guests to be inside the park.
Recent queue performance likely influenced Disney’s decision.
The 10 a.m. drop remained available for more than 30 minutes on May 27. On May 28, guests had approximately 90 minutes to secure a boarding group.
Those figures are a dramatic contrast to opening day, when demand overwhelmed available slots almost immediately.
Guests should also be aware that Bluey’s Wild World closes earlier than most Animal Kingdom offerings. The experience ends daily at 3:45 p.m.
A New Draw for Conservation Station
The arrival of Bluey has brought renewed attention to a section of Animal Kingdom that many guests traditionally skip.
Conservation Station sits at the end of the Wildlife Express Train route and focuses on animal care, veterinary medicine, and conservation education.
Guests visiting the area can learn about Disney’s conservation programs and observe animal care teams working behind the scenes.
The location also includes a veterinary treatment room, animal nutrition exhibits, amphibian and reptile displays, and a science center focused on wildlife research.
Conservation Station remains a popular stop for Wilderness Explorers, where younger guests can earn badges throughout the park.
Bluey’s Wild World is Disney’s latest attempt to bring the hit Australian series into its parks.
The franchise has become a major draw for families, prompting Disney to expand beyond traditional character appearances. Earlier this year, Disneyland Resort launched Bluey’s Best Day Ever!, which quickly became one of the resort’s most popular limited-time offerings.
Have you checked out Bluey’s Wild World yet?
