Disney Experiences at present introduced that Bluey, the beloved Emmy®-winning animated sequence that has captured hearts worldwide, will be a part of Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on land and Disney Cruise Line at sea.
Beginning in January 2025, onboard Disney Cruise Line voyages originating from Australia and New Zealand, households can work together with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, like by no means earlier than. From particular meet-and-greets, to an interactive and clue-filled recreation that ends in a dance celebration that includes Bluey’s signature strikes, households within the area can embark on a magical vacation with their favourite blue heeler.
The producers of Bluey, the a number of Emmy Award-winning Ludo Studio, are working intently alongside BBC Studios and Disney on plenty of particular activations for followers to take pleasure in. Details about how friends can meet Bluey and her household at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort can be shared within the months forward.
The announcement comes as a part of a serious enlargement of The Walt Disney Company’s world relationship with BBC Studios for Bluey. The new deal sees Disney buying the worldwide theatrical rights for the movie, which can be produced by Ludo Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios, and which is able to land in cinemas in 2027 beneath the Disney banner. Following the worldwide theatrical launch, it’ll stream on Disney+. The film may even air on ABC iview and ABC Kids in Australia post-theatrical launch.
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences mentioned: “Bluey has turn into a family title for households all over the world and we’re thrilled to carry her story to life in new methods. We can’t wait to look at our youngest friends and their households make reminiscences with Bluey in our parks and on our cruises.”
Ludo Studio, mentioned: “’It’s a beautiful day to go boat using’ and we’re extremely excited that Bluey and Bingo can be crusing on Disney Cruises, bringing Bluey’s magic to households on the excessive seas!”
Nicki Sheard, CEO, BBC Studios, Brands and Licensing, mentioned: “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. We are dedicated to creating the very best-in-class experiences for our followers and might’t wait to open the doorways to households subsequent yr.”
Available in over 140 nations, Bluey is 2024’s most-watched sequence globally on Disney+, and the yr’s No. 1 most-watched sequence on streaming up to now by November amongst whole viewers within the U.S., with greater than 50.5 billion minutes watched (842 million hours). (*Source: Nielsen Media Research; Streaming Content Ratings 1/1/24-11/24/24). The present has additionally garnered quite a few awards, together with a 2024 Peabody Award and back-to-back Television Critics Association Awards in 2023 and 2024.
