Australian Animals Moving In at Affection Section at Animal Kingdom for Bluey Retheming

Disney has officially announced that the Affection Section in Animal Kingdom will temporarily close and the current animals will be rehomed for the upcoming Bluey retheming.

Affection Section Temporarily Closing

Affection Section at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. — Source: @ScottGustin

X user, @ScottGustin, confirmed today that the Affection Section in Animal Kingdom will temporarily close starting February 23, 2026. The current animals will be rehomed once the area closes and Australian animals will move in so guests can pet animals native to Bluey’s home. The Affection Section calendar on Walt Disney World’s website has been updated to reflect these changes.

Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. — Source: @ScottGustin

In addition, the rest of Conservation Station at Animal Kingdom will also be closing during this time. The closures impact the Wildlife Express Train and Rafiki’s Planet Watch. Permits have already been filed for Bluey retheming of the area.

Bluey and Bingo from the show "Bluey." — Source: @ScottGustin

You can view the original X posts below:

NEW: Conservation Station will close at the end of the day on Feb. 22. When it reopens this summer, guests will be able to play and dance with Bluey and Bingo inside. Other longtime Conservation Station favorites, including the Veterinary Treatment Room, will also return. pic.twitter.com/rwPh4NIurL
— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) February 3, 2026