Fans of the famous cartoon dog Bluey will soon be able to jump on board the world’s first rollercoaster themed around the animated character – which opens this weekend.
Alton Towers Resort has today revealed a first full-scale look at its newest attraction ahead of its opening in CBeebies Land.
Called Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! the attraction will be the first of its kind in the world.
Eager fans are being given a taste of what to expect from the new Bluey-themed junior coaster – set to open to guests on Saturday, March 28.
The Derbyshire theme park has released drone footage of the new ride for the first time, showing a sneak peek inside Bluey’s family home.
Here Come the Grannies! refers to a fan-favourite episode from the award-winning animated programme, where Bluey and Bingo play dress-up as the mischievous Grannies Janet and Rita.
The drone footage catches the Grannies’ Car as it moves out of the ride station, giving fans a taste of Janet and Rita’s driving.
The ride moves through Bluey’s backyard and around the playful twists and turns of the track – capturing the limitless energy that fans expect from Bluey.
The footage showcases the ride – which is specifically designed for pre-schoolers and young families – from the eye-line and perspective of young fans.
The new coaster joins existing Bluey experiences at the Resort – including the popular meet-and-greet with Mum (Chilli), Dad (Bandit), Bluey and Bingo, as well as the live experience within Big Fun Showtime.
Alton Towers Resort has also announced plans to introduce additional Bluey-themed hotel rooms at the CBeebies Land Hotel.
Howard Ebison, vice president of Alton Towers Resort, said: ‘It’s exciting to be able to give eager fans and families an official first-look at our newest attraction Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! this spring at Alton Towers Resort.
‘This first glimpse of the ride shows what promises to be an exciting experience for the whole family – from little ones to grandparents – which bring the limitless energy of Bluey to life.’
Natasha Spence, events director of Live Entertainment at BBC Studios, said: ‘We know our Bluey fans can barely contain their excitement for the new ride, and this drone footage lets us see exactly why – showcasing Bluey’s first-ever coaster at CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort as a child experiences it.’
The influx of Bluey themed additions to the park is not surprising.
The series, which follows the adventures of Bluey Heeler, her mum Chilli, dad Bandit and little sister, Bingo, has already scooped an Emmy and a BAFTA.
It has hordes of fans and is one of the most popular shows on CBeebies in the UK.
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