, is inspired by the 'Grannies' episode of the popular children's TV show, where characters dress up as pensioners Janet and Rita. According to Alton Towers, the ride is all about celebrating energy, play and everyday moments families love about the show. To mark the countdown to opening, a massive portrait of Bluey made from 11,494 tins of beans has been installed on the park's lawn.
The portrait measures 20 by 15 metres and took 18 hours to assemble. " Natasha Spence, events director at BBC Studios, noted, "'Grannies' is an iconic episode of Bluey. " She said, "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!
The 'Grannies' episode is a firm favourite 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.
" The ride's opening coincides with the Easter holidays, and Alton Towers is introducing additional Bluey-themed accommodation at the CBeebies Land Hotel. Specific details about the ride's duration, height restrictions, and capacity have not been disclosed. The exact features of the new accommodation also remain unclear.
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.
'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.