One of the preferred animated characters on the planet is about to make her debut at Walt Disney World and Disneyland subsequent yr: Bluey, the heeler canine and star of the hit Disney+ sequence Bluey.
The addition of Bluey to the Disney theme parks and Disney Cruise Line comes amid an expanded partnership between Disney and BBC Studios, the industrial arm of the BBC that distributes the favored Australian animated sequence, and Ludo Studio, which produced this system.
Earlier this week the businesses introduced {that a} Bluey film would arrive on huge screens in 2027, with Disney main distribution. Bluey creator Joe Brumm is writing and directing the movie.
The deal is notable as a result of Disney makes use of its theme parks and cruise ships to spotlight its personal mental property, so that includes a third-party character (albeit one with a following on a Disney platform like Disney+) is uncommon, to say the least.
It is a street that the corporate has gone personal earlier than with rides like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Star Tours, amongst others, however is nonetheless uncommon for the corporate. The Star Wars journey, a associated Indiana Jones present and a Muppets attraction had been in place earlier than Disney acquired LucasFilm and Jim Henson Productions, respectively.
Bluey and her youthful sister Bingo will make her debut subsequent month on Disney Cruise Line voyages originating in Australia and New Zealand, with meet-and-greets, video games, and dance events deliberate. Specifics of how the Bluey characters will seem at Disneyland and Disney World will probably be launched within the coming months, with Ludo and the BBC working with Disney to develop the experiences.
“Bluey has grow to be a family identify for households all over the world and we’re thrilled to deliver her story to life in new methods,” Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro mentioned in a press release. “We can’t wait to observe our youngest friends and their households make reminiscences with Bluey in our parks and on our cruises.”
“The Heeler household’s debut at Disney Theme Parks and Cruises actually is the icing on the cake for what has been an distinctive yr for Bluey,” added Nicki Sheard, CEO of BBC Studios manufacturers and licensing. “We are dedicated to creating the very best-in-class experiences for our followers and may’t wait to open the doorways to households subsequent yr.”