Bluey Will Debut at Disney in 2026

Disney woke up at 4 a.m. PST on Tuesday and chose violence. The company dropped a wide swath of announcements, including the Halloween 2026 news you surely need three weeks before Christmas 2025. 

That’s not the part anybody will remember, though. Yes, folks, the rumors are true! Bluey will debut at the parks in 2026! Let’s quickly catch you up on all the big announcements.

The Bluey News You Need

Earlier this year, Disney announced a sweeping new deal with the creators of Bluey, including a Bluey movie coming in 2027. As part of that announcement, Disney confirmed that the beloved blue heeler pup will appear at Disney theme parks and also on Disney cruises.

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Now, we have more details about Disney’s Bluey integration, and families are beside themselves with joy. In case you didn’t know, Bluey was the number one show on streaming in 2024 and is almost certain to hold that title again in 2025. So, it’s one of the hottest brands on the planet. 

Disney hopped on the Bluey bandwagon right before it took off, and now you can reap the rewards. Bluey will start appearing at Disneyland Resort on March 22nd. Soon afterward, Bluey and friends will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer. Disney promises a “fun excursion to Conservation Station,” and “you can play and dance with Bluey and Bingo!” 

At Disneyland Park, Fantasyland Theatre will turn into Bluey’s school. According to the Parks Blog, “you can see The Grannies, dance with Chattermax, eat fave foods inspired by the animated series at Troubadour Tavern, and more.” Also, Bluey and Bingo “will take the stage alongside a troupe of comedic actors and musicians to bring the best of the music and games.” 

Disney didn’t provide specifics, but it also mentioned that kids can play Keepy Uppy as part of the fun! It’s no wonder why Disney will call the Fantasyland Theatre show “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” 

Bluey at Sea

Long story short, Disney just fully committed to Bluey at the parks…and that’s not all. Bluey and Bingo will also appear on select domestic sailings in 2026. They’ll participate in “Wakey Wakey, a lively morning celebration.” These cruises will also include “Who’s Behind the Curtain, a family game show that ends in a dance party for all.” Finally, these cruises will host the Pyjama Bash “for freeze dancing, interactive games, and a special character appearance.”

I’ll warn you that during Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call, its CFO mentioned a Disney Cruise Line stat. More than half of the cruise cabins available in 2026 have already been booked. So, you’ll want to act quickly to be among the first to meet Bluey and Bingo at sea!

The Oogie Boogie Bash and More 

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Disney released another wave of theme park news, including the full 2026 Disneyland Resort park calendar. As part of that announcement, we learned several opening dates. 

For starters, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will introduce its new mission on May 22nd. As a reminder, that’s the version of the ride with The Mandalorian and Grogu in it. That’s also the release date for The Mandalorian & Grogu as a theatrical release. So, the two are tightly connected.

A few weeks later, Disney California Adventure will unveil Soarin’ Across America at a fitting time. The new version of the beloved attraction will debut on July 2nd, two days before America celebrates its 250th anniversary. 

Disneyland also confirmed its holiday plans for 2026, giving you plenty of time to plan early. Halloween season will begin on August 21st and last through October 31st. Then, the Christmas/Hanukkah season will start on November 18th. 

As part of this announcement, Disney confirmed the dates for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2026. This year’s event will feature substantially more dates than in previous years. Here’s the current schedule:

• August 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 30th
• September 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 27th, 29th
• October 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th, 27th, 29th, 31st

Finally, Disney revealed the closing date of its Disneyland 70 celebration as August 9th and confirmed that the Disneyland Railroad guided tour will return on January 16th.

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