'Bluey's Best Day Ever' Is Now at Disneyland — Here's What to Expect

Modern-day parenting is quite the conundrum.

Many of us are trying to do it all — guide our children in a troubling world, while having a fulfilling professional life and a personal one, too. Usually, the day ends and I feel I’ve fallen flat in at least two of those three arenas. On the days I’ve floundered in all three, I’d cry if I didn’t laugh. So much of adulting is recognizing a perceived failure, giving yourself a pat on the back for trying at all — and moving on. This type of acceptance for the moment is what I love most about the hit animated Australian television series “Bluey.”

I recently rewatched the 7-minute episode “Exercise,” in which Bandit, the father of sisters Bluey and Bingo, attempts to work out in the backyard. Of course, his plans are immediately derailed by the girls, who insist on playing all around him. Rather than lose his temper, he incorporates the kids into his routine. At one point he even acts like a volleying pingpong ball, running back and forth between the kids’ paddle smacks.

Most episodes are just as charming and relatable, and that has made my family and me tremendous fans of the show. So, when it was announced that Bluey and her crew would become part of Disneyland’s array of entertainment, I was as thrilled as my 6-year-old daughter, Lottie. “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” debuted in the park’s Fantasyland Theatre on March 22, and we were among the first to visit.

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The Disney Experiences team has worked its expected magic, building a brilliantly colorful and energetic show (and set) that feels very true to the series. A live band (with players on guitar, trombone, saxophone, trumpet and drums) brings each scene to life — of course, the peppy “Bluey” theme song is a vital part of the soundtrack. Lottie positioned herself right in front of the stage, and the combination of familiar jazzy tunes and moving light projections had her bopping around nearly the entire show. (That night, when I asked her what her favorite part was, it was the dancing.)

The show is composed of a collection of silly scenes, songs and dance numbers; when it comes to a close, cast members join viewers on the floor with puzzles and games. Lottie jumped right in, helping complete a themed puzzle with a few peers. Then, she ran up the theater’s aisle to an area set up with Barky Boats (rolling toy ships that careen down a ramp, which is yet another nod to a “Bluey” episode).

There are two itierations of “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” prepared; the versions rotate, and multiple show times are listed per day. Lottie loved the first one so much that she forgoed rides in order to dance with Bluey and Bingo again. In between, we indulged in a few of the themed snacks now for sale at Troubadour Tavern, which is adjacent to the theater’s entry. There’s a white-chocolate covered Magic “Asparagus” Pretzel and a Mud Cake Cold Brew; the latter is topped with brownie bits, malted milk and sprinkles. Lottie even ate a potato — because it was a Pizza Girls Baked Potato (topped with marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage and more). All three of these snacks reference beloved episodes of “Bluey.”

After viewing the second show, Lottie asked if she could try another treat. Despite my better judgement (she’d already had popcorn and some of the tavern’s Pavlova Parfait, and I knew a churro request was coming soon), I said, “Sure.” Because that’s what Bandit would have done.

We ordered a Watermelon Ice Block drink — which comes crowned with a watermelon popsicle — and ambled toward Toontown for our next adventure.