Bluey

Alton Towers has revealed the official name of its much-anticipated Bluey-themed rollercoaster which will be coming to CBeebies land in spring, and it’s based on a memorable episode from the show

Fans of the Heeler family will soon be able to enjoy a Bluey-themed rollercoaster at Alton Towers, and a sneak peek shows what fans of the show are in for.

The cartoon dog family, who are much loved by young fans and secretly adored by many parents, are already fixtures of CBeebies Land, with a live stage show and popular meet-and-greet. However, this rollercoaster will be the first Bluey-themed ride in the world, and puts the show alongside CBeebies favourites such as Peter Rabbit and Hey Duggee.

The rollercoaster’s name has been revealed as Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!, and a teaser image shows Bluey and Bingo dressed in their granny costumes. The grannies – Janet and Rita – ride in their car up front with several rollercoaster cars behind them.

The name of the ride is in reference to a season one episode of the show, Grannies, where Bingo and Bluey dress up as mischievous old ladies and cause chaos throughout the house, learn to floss, and manage to crash their car. Their cry of “Here come the grannies!” signals the start of the game and prepares their parents to play along.

Natasha Spence, Events Director of Live Entertainment at BBC Studios said: “We know that whenever the Grannies come out to play, it is a fan-favourite moment for those that love the show. We are excited that the energy of these much-loved characters is being brought to life in Bluey’s first-ever coaster at Alton Towers Resort – home to CBeebies Land.”

The live stage show will continue at the Big Fun Showtime area, where kids can get a photo with Bingo, Bluey, Bandit, and Chilli after the show. And Bluey superfans will be pleased to hear that the Alton Towers Resort is adding additional Bluey-themed rooms to the CBeebies Land Hotel.

The Bluey room is modelled after the Heeler family’s colourful home and includes pictures of the family on the walls. Sleeping up to five, kids have their own area with bunkbeds that looks just like Bluey and Bingo’s bedroom, so they can enjoy a fun sleepover experience. Even the bathroom has a Bluey theme for extra fun bath times for your own mucky pups.

Families of up to seven can also book a Bluey suite, which has a separate kids’ sleeping area, plus a spacious themed playroom area where the kids can pretend they are on a playdate at the Heeler house. Staying at the CBeebies Land Hotel also gives you access to a range of activities and entertainment including a kids’ disco in the evening, plus all stays include a full English breakfast buffet in the morning.

More details of the new rollercoaster and its official opening date will be released in due course. Find out more about CBeebies Land and book tickets on the official Alton Towers website.

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THE world’s first Bluey rollercoaster is opening in the UK – with new images revealing what is to be expected.

The new ride will open at the CBeebies Land at Alton Towers.

Called Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!, the ride is based on the episode where Bluey and Bingo dress up as grannies called Janet and Rita.

Causing chaos with driving and dancing will be the theme of the ride.

The new images show both of the characters dressed as the grannies as they side in the carriages on the rollercoaster track.

Little else is known about the ride, but it will be for families so younger riders can enjoy it too.

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Also part of the new experiences will be meet and greet with the characters.

This includes both Blue and Bingo, as well as Mum (Chili) and Dad (Bandit).

A live show experience will also be created, and be found at the Big Fun Showtime.

Finally, new Bluey-themed hotel rooms will open at the CBeebies Land Hotel, joining the already opened Bluey suite.

Alton Towers‘ Vice President: Howard Ebison, said: “We can’t wait to welcome the mischievous and limitless energy of the Grannies to the resort when we open the Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! this spring. 

“Alongside even more bespoke Bluey-themed hotel rooms, we’re excited for the fans to enjoy the new attraction and immerse themselves in the mayhem of the Grannies.” 

BBC Studios’ Events Director Natasha Spence said they chose the theme of the rollercoaster due to the episode bein a “fan favourite”.

It is set to open by spring 2026, although an official opening date is yet to be confirmed.

Sun writer Hannah praised the already-opened Bluey hotel rooms.

She said: “The theme tune plays out of the speakers and adults can stay in Bandit and Chilli’s room.

“Inside was king size bed, TV and lots of pictures of Bluey and Bingo as puppies, much to the delight of our kids.”

Elsewhere in CBeebies land, there are rides including Hey Duggee Big Adventure Badge, Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig and JoJo & Gran Gran At Home.

A one day pass to CBeebies Land is from £34pp when booked online.

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