Animal Kingdom Attraction Now Blocked to Select Guests

By opening a new attraction, Disney's Animal Kingdom has now blocked a popular family attraction. Find out what you need to know before your next Walt Disney World trip.

Big Changes Hit Animal Kingdom

Bluey Wildlife Express Train — Credit: KtP

While several Walt Disney World Parks have BIG expansion projects, one of the biggest changes will take place at Disney's Animal Kingdom. With former DinoLand now behind construction walls, this park is a bit of a mess.

Yesterday, May 26, 2026, was opening day for "Bluey's Wild World". This highly anticipated attraction will utilize a virtual queue through the My Disney Experience app. Check out full details to secure your Virtual Queue HERE.

The virtual queue will include the entire experience- the Wildlife Express Train, Bluey's Wild World, Animal Care Experiences at Conservation Station, and Jumping Junction.

Wilderness Explorer Program

Now another change comes to the Wilderness Explorer Program at Disney's Animal Kingdom. In an effort to encourage curiosity and adventure, Disney's Animal Kingdom developed the Wilderness Explorers program.

This is inspired by Pixar's film, Up, and allows Guests both young and the young at heart to visit various locations throughout the park to learn about animals, conservation, plant life, and animal nutrition.

Now that access to Conservation Station requires a Virtual Queue, this will prevent the majority of Disney's Animal Kingdom Guests from completing the Wilderness Explorer Program.

Conservation Station Wilderness Explorer Badges

Big Changes for This Animal Kingdom Meet and Greet — Credit: KtP

There are two Wilderness Explorer checkpoints at Conservation Station. Guests can earn the following badges:

Animal Nutrition Badge
Veterinary Badge
Recycling Badge
Conservation Badge
Habitat Badge
Handwashing Badge

6 Wilderness Explorer Badges are now blocked to Guests due to the "Bluey's Wild World" Virtual Queue.

This is disappointing for Wilderness Explorers who simply want to complete the entire Wilderness Explorer program. You can check out our full review of this program HERE.

What do you think of these changes for Disney's Animal Kingdom Wilderness Explorer Program? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!