Alton Towers set to open brand new Bluey Ride – 7 things you need to know

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Alton Towers is set to open the world’s first Bluey themed ride for families later this month – here’s everything we know so far about the new attraction at CBeebies Land

If the Bluey theme tune has become background music in your home, then you may want to plan a trip to Alton Towers, as the resort is set to open a brand new ride celebrating the Heeler family later this month.

The new rollercoaster in CBeebies Land will open on March 28, and although the theme park has remained tight-lipped about exactly what’s on offer, they have revealed it will be inspired by the show’s beloved ‘Grannies’ episode.

In fact, designers watched Bluey for 180 hours; to bring the world’s most famous blue puppy’s world to life, the creative team involved in the project watched more than a full week’s worth of Bluey episodes back-to-back.

Now, Alton Towers has shared 7 key facts you need to know about what they are promising will be a “giggle-filled adventure”…

• Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is inspired on one of the show’s most popular storylines, in which Bluey and his sister Bingo morph into mischievous alter-egos Janet and Rita.
• The ride opens on March 28 in CBeebies Land, and families can book stays at the Bluey themed hotel rooms too if they want a fully immersed break.
• You can play games while you wait: the ride’s queues are full of interactive zones and games like Keepy Uppy and fairy ring dancing to keep the whole family entertained while you wait to go on the coaster.
• There are Easter Eggs… or Easter dogs: Attentive riders can also pass time by looking for the mysterious Long Dog character, who is hidden in different parts of the attraction.
• You can visit Bluey’s home: before the ride begins, guests are welcome to take pictures inside Blue’s house, as the Heeler family home was recreated inside the park.
• The design team watched episodes over ten times: designers watched 154 episodes in total to get a full grasp of the show, but certain moments needed revisiting – over 10 times – to make sure every detail was captures.
• The ride offers light-hearted fun, but its structure is made of 550 cubic metres of concrete and 55 tonnes of steel, all there to keep everything safe and in place.

To pay a visit, book a short break at the Alton Towers Hotel and enjoy a stay that includes the ultimate Bluey sleepover in the UK’s only Bluey-themed rooms, at the CBeebies Land Hotel.