This week, I ventured to my beloved Conservation Station to see about the new Bluey experience. As a dad of three, Bluey is very popular in our house. But is it worth the trip on your next Disney vacation? Time for some realistic information from The Disney World Dad—no media preview, just an average dad with his family on a hot summer day in Florida.

The Logistics — A virtual queue was required when we visited. We nabbed the 7am one and got an early time slot. (The other option was 10AM, which would’ve required us to be inside Animal Kingdom when joining the queue). This is reportedly going away June 2, meaning anyone can go and get in line—it will not be an attraction you can book via the Lightning Lane option, however. Anyway, we had an hour to get there once it was our time, which overlapped with other lightning lane time slots.

A crowd bunched at the entrance to the Wildlife Express train (which could’ve been due to early operations issues), but boarding and riding the train itself was smooth. The train seems to be running more regularly than before. Once there, we waited in a long line outside the building, and inside the building as we waited for our turn. 

The Show — it was short and sweet, taking place in a corner of the building. Bluey and Bingo enter through the roped off queue and then start an interactive series of activities along with other cast members. Think magic asparagus and keepy uppy. My kids absolutely loved it and it feels more interactive than the show at Disneyland (which I prefer, however, for logistical and other reasons, which I’ll discuss in a different article). There is no character meet and greet, you just interact as you go and take photos when you can.  It’s pretty short but I didn’t mind that at all. 

The Time Commitment — we waited and waited some more. This was all after we rode the Wildlife Express. And it’s a short walk from the station to the building. Our kids handled it well, though it can be frustrating spending so much time inching forward. I don’t know whether the removal of the virtual queue means Disney anticipates less demand, but be prepared for the experience to take up a decent amount of time. Is this a deal breaker? No. But, it’s something to consider when mapping out your park strategy. 

Jumping Junction — a new area with marsupials replaced Affection Section petting zoo. The animals were not interacting as they’re understandably adjusting. 

Merch & Treats — you can buy merch at Conservation Station or around the park. The food is offered (for now) at Pizzafari and Isle of Java, both in Discovery Island. 

What About Conservation Station? Most of the space is roped off for the show and the queue for the same. The reptiles and amphibians can still be seen, and same for the Veterinary Treatment Room and the Animal Nutrition Room. But, the Animation Experience is closed now, which is a huge loss. And the existing conservation-focused experiences are in a corner, between guests waiting to see Bluey. The character of the space has changed, and I’m not sure for the better.

So, is it worth it? As always, that’s up to you! I’m glad we did it once. My kids love Bluey and seeing them happy matters most. Plus, I wanted to see what it was like and compare it to Disneyland. That said, the experience will not be something we prioritize every trip

Let me know your thoughts! 

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