I’ll be honest, going in – I’m clearly not the target audience for Bluey. My kids are grown. We missed that era entirely. When they were little, our lives were all about Teletubbies and The Wiggles. I know who Bluey and Bingo are, of course, but I didn’t walk into Disneyland‘s new “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” show with any emotional attachment or built-in nostalgia.
And honestly? That might have made the experience even better. Because what I saw wasn’t just a show. It was a full-on moment for families… especially the kids!
From the second it started, the energy was completely different from what you usually see in a theme park stage show. Kids weren’t sitting still. They were up, dancing, wiggling, shouting, laughing – completely immersed. And not in a chaotic way, but in that joyful, uninhibited way that only younger kids can pull off.
It felt less like watching a performance and more like being part of a giant playdate. And the reactions? That’s what really got me.
You could immediately tell which families watch Bluey at home. The second certain characters appeared or familiar moments played out, kids lit up. Parents were smiling and dancing right along with them. It was one of those rare Disney experiences where you could see the connection happening in real time.
Even as someone who doesn’t know the show inside and out, I found myself smiling the entire time just watching how much fun everyone was having.
Then there’s the food, which, I have to say, genuinely surprised me. We tried everything.
And it wasn’t just cute for the sake of being cute. The themed items were clearly designed with fans in mind – families who know the show instantly recognized what they were eating and why it mattered. That alone makes it feel more thoughtful than your typical “character-themed” menu.
But the bigger surprise? It all actually tasted really good. Sometimes Disney leans a little too hard into presentation over flavor with certain specialty items, but that wasn’t the case here. The food looked fun and delivered on taste, which is honestly not something I take for granted anymore.
Walking away from it all, I kept thinking the same thing. This wasn’t for me, and that’s exactly why it works.
Disney didn’t try to make this something for everyone. They made it specifically for families with younger kids who love Bluey, as well as their friends and family who may not know a thing about it, and because of that, it feels authentic. It feels like something those families will remember. Like Hannah said in her overview article, “Disneyland nailed the introduction of Bluey into Disney Parks.”
And even from the outside looking in, that kind of joy is pretty hard not to appreciate.
