First Bluey Ride Opening Next Month

Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!, the first-ever Bluey roller-coaster, is set to open in CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort in the U.K. on March 28.

“Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is all about celebrating energy, play and those everyday moments families love about the show,” said Howard Ebison, VP of Alton Towers Resort. The opening date was unveiled alongside a giant portrait of Bluey made from over 11,000 cans of beans on the resort’s lawn.

The portrait features Bluey in her granny disguise. It is inspired by the “Grannies” episode f the series, in which Bluey and Bingo dress up as mischievous grannies with a habit of slipping on beans.

“The ‘Grannies’ episode is a firm favorite with our guests, so creating a giant Bluey made from more than 11,000 bean cans felt like the perfect way to mark the countdown to opening day,” Ebison said. “It’s playful, unexpected and unmistakably Bluey—and we can’t wait to welcome families from March 28 to experience the world’s first Bluey coaster right here at Alton Towers Resort.”

Natasha Spence, events director for live entertainment at BBC Studios, added, “‘Grannies’ is an iconic episode of Bluey. We also know that fans associate beans with Bluey and Bingo dressing up as Janet and Rita. Seeing this fantastic on-screen detail brought to life in such an imaginative way truly celebrates the countdown to the opening of Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! at CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort.”

“We are delighted to be working with the team at Alton Towers to create the world’s first Bluey coaster for families across the U.K. to enjoy this spring,” she continued. “Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is specifically designed for preschoolers and young families, who are taken on a journey through Bluey’s Backyard.”

Alongside the new ride and existing Bluey experiences, Alton Towers Resort has revealed plans to introduce additional Bluey-themed hotel rooms at the CBeebies Land Hotel.