Bluey Experience Casting Call Reveals New Details and May 2026 Rehearsal Timeline at Disney World

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Bluey and Bingo Set for New Experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted: Friday January 9, 2026 10:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney is now casting host actors for the Bluey and Bingo character experience coming to Conservation Station at Disney's Animal Kingdom in summer 2026.

The casting call, posted by Disney Live Entertainment, seeks high-energy performers to host and lead games inspired by the series. Actors should be comfortable hosting large groups, working with children, and improvising during the interactive experience.

Bluey and Bingo Set for New Experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Rehearsal Timeline Points to Opening Window

The casting notice lists potential rehearsals beginning in early May 2026. This timeline suggests the experience could open in late May or June, narrowing down the previously announced summer 2026 debut.

Online submissions are open through January 23, 2026. Disney will hold potential in-person callbacks on February 27, 2026 in Orlando, with callback notifications sent by February 6.

What the Experience Will Include

The Conservation Station experience will feature games from Bluey episodes with animal-themed twists, including butterfly Keepy Uppy. Host actors will lead these activities alongside character appearances by Bluey and Bingo.

The casting materials reveal performers will be part of the "P.A.C.K. team" (Playful Animal Crew for Kids), guiding guests through various games and activities. The experience includes photo opportunities with the characters and an outdoor component featuring animals native to Australia.

Audition Requirements

Actors must submit a video performing a provided monologue that introduces the P.A.C.K. team concept and engages guests in warmup activities. Disney encourages additional video links showcasing singing and acting abilities.

Applicants must be 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States. Selected performers will be covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Actors' Equity Association and are eligible to apply for union membership upon signing their contract.

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Comped6 days ago

In the Wal-Mart in Hamlin, I honestly could see it... Would have to be a very well read child though!

Brer Panther7 days ago

You see, we'd be fine with replacing Dino-Rama with something that's still about dinosaurs. Disney doesn't have any popular dinosaur-related IPs, so instead, we're gonna get "WE DON'T TALK ABOUT BRUNO NO NO NO" and Indiana Jones.

Centauri Space Station7 days ago

Yes that's true. Flights of wonder did have that UP overlay for a bit, though. Dinoland was simply a tacky roadside carnival with some flat rides, and one decent attraction with a small animal area. Both Harambe and Anandapur are fictional villages as well. If anything TA seems more fitting at DAK then Dinoland did, but until the final product its all heresy. Also hand-sculpted figures sounds alot more appealing than lightly themed spinner and a coaster with a few cardboard dinosaurs, even if one is IP.

Andrew C7 days ago

It was on point as far as theme. Really impressive actually. Food was the weak spot.

Brer Panther7 days ago

Exactly! Africa and Asia have ANIMALS in them. Tropical Americas is just an excuse to put two IPs that aren't about animals in the park.

Tom Morrow7 days ago

Yep. This was the same attitude with Tough to Be a Bug. "It's okay, because it was outdated. Zootopia may not totally fit but at least it will still probably be a good attraction!" (Narrator: "It wasn't.") Note how Asia wasn't just an excuse to shove in a Mulan attraction and Africa wasn't just Lion King Land (the show being moved there later on to make room for Pandora). Or how all the thematic elements in both villages are true to their regions and culture and they don't make up something about Nepal sculptors creating statues of their favorite Disney characters.

WorldExplorer7 days ago

Yes, that was the theme of ANIMAL Kingdom. Geographic areas. Can't think of anything else that might've been the focus. I know, I know, I'm supposed to pretend they'll make the rides educational and focused on the animals. Then when that doesn't happen I'm supposed to pretend the park always just wanted them there and being the focus was never important.

Centauri Space Station7 days ago

Off theme like Tropical america isn’t as much fitting as Africa and Asia. LMAOOOOOO

WorldExplorer7 days ago

"This is off theme." "It's okay because I don't like Dino-Rama." Again. EVERY TIME.

Tom Morrow7 days ago

Objectively false. In terms of space dedicated, DinoRama was about 1/3rd of the total land. The rest of Dinoland USA was as elaborately themed as the rest of DAK. This video is a good walkthrough:

Centauri Space Station7 days ago

Dinorama made up 2/3 of the land. Primeval whirl, triceratop spin, a bunch of carnival games, the gift shop… Plus restaurantosaurus was nothing to write home about. Only DINOSAUR and the boneyard felt permanent of any kind.

Tom Morrow7 days ago

I thought that the carousel and restaurant would also be Encanto but I guess I was wrong. But offff courrrse the carousel has to be "a wood worker's favorite Disney characters". It can't just be culture based anymore, or unique and interesting just for the sake of it - it has to be IP. Today's Disney Park goer must be doing the Leo Points At the TV at all times while in the parks. You are conflating DinoRama, a small, crappy section, with DinoLand USA as a whole, which the rest of it was well themed and permanent feeling. and Camp MinnieMickey was rightfully replaced with something more permanent.

Centauri Space Station7 days ago

Because the train is traveling from Africa?

Centauri Space Station7 days ago

Tropical america looks for all purposes like a continuation of Africa and Asia so no, not at all. Dinoland was as permanent feeling as Camp minnie mickey. And why is it Encanto land when that’s literally 1/5 of the whole land?