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Disneyland Just Announced a HUGE Bluey Surprise—and Your Kids Will Lose Their Minds

Artist concept of the Bluey show coming to Disneyland. Photo courtesy of Disney and Ludo Studios
Artist concept of the Bluey show coming to Disneyland. Photo courtesy of Disney and Ludo Studios
12/4/25 - By Meghan Rose

Bluey-loving families, get ready—because Bluey, Bandit, Bingo and crew are coming to Disneyland Resort! The park has just announced an all-new, fully immersive Bluey celebration, will bring everyone’s favorite heelers to life at the Fantasyland Theatre beginning March 22, 2026.

Kids can finally meet Bluey and Bingo in person, dance along, and step into their playful world for the very first time at Disneyland. If your family has watched every episode on repeat, this is your call to start booking your 2026 vacation (or Bluey fan's birthday celebration?) right now.

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Disneyland is rolling out a brand-new Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer, with 1-Day Park Hopper tickets starting at just $50 for children ages 3–9. Tickets go on sale January 21, 2026, making summer trips more affordable. Thank goodness something is getting more affordable for parents!

Plus, California residents visiting between January 1 and May 21, 2026 can score with the recently accounced California Resident Ticket Offer—three days of park-hopping for only $249, more than 50% off.

Sleeping Beauty's Castle is all decked out for the 70th anniversary of Disneyland!

Sleeping Beauty's Castle is all decked out for the 70th anniversary of Disneyland!

More New Stuff at Disneyland (Including Baby Yoda)

Star Wars fans can also mark their calendars for a new Mandalorian and Grogu mission on Smugglers Run (May 22, 2026). And Soarin’ Across America returns in time for our 250th anniversary (July 2, 2026). Disneyland is also continuing its massive 70th Celebration through August 9, 2026, featuring the return of “Paint the Night,” “World of Color Happiness!,” and more. 

Before You Book Your Disneyland Vacation

We've got some insider tips and information from our local parents who are certified Disney-crazy.

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About the Author

Meghan Rose
Before becoming a parent, Meghan Rose worked at pioneering internet companies like AOL, eToys.com, and eBay. After having twins, she shifted her focus to literacy, co-authoring Home is Where the Books Are (Choice Literacy, 2013) and launching LitforKids.com. Now based in Los Angeles, Meghan is all about finding fun things to do with kids. Please send her ALL your ideas and suggestions for national parenting and travel articles, or drop a note just say hi: meghan@mommypoppins.com
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