A world-first Bluey attraction is coming to Brisbane next year, giving fans of the popular Aussie Kids show a tour of a life-size recreation of the show's homes.
It will be known as Bluey's World and will offer a range of fun activities and facilities, including a playground, gift shop and café.
“This will be a 4,000 square meter bespoke, immersive Bluey fan experience,” QLD Tourism Minister Sterling Hinchliffe said. Nine news.
The attraction is expected to open in August 2024 and will offer one-hour tours to eager fans.
Bluey's World will be located in the Northshore Precinct in the upmarket suburb of Hamilton and the construction process will begin soon.
A world-first Bluey attraction is coming to Brisbane next year
It is initially planned to be just a pop-up attraction that will last until Easter 2025, but depending on how popular it is, a more permanent attraction could be built.
Earlier this year it was reported that Bluey had smashed the ratings and become the top dog of Australian television.
The final season of the beloved animated series about a charming family of Blue Heelers attracted no fewer than 11 million viewers.
These figures combine the total audience who watched the show across all platforms on ABC and ABC iview since April.
The total viewing figures come from adding up viewing figures from the five major capitals, regional center viewers, encore viewers and hours streamed during playback (VPM).
Arguably Australia's most popular children's TV show, Bluey follows the adventures of 'a lovable, inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog along with her family, including her mother, father and younger sister, and her friends.
It will be known as Bluey's World and will offer a range of fun activities and amenities including a playground, gift shop and café
The attraction is expected to open in August 2024
Bluey's World will be located in the Northshore Precinct in the upscale suburb of Hamilton
The animated series won the Kids: Preschool Award at the 2019 International Emmys.
The cartoon has become extremely popular in the United States after premiering on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+ in September 2019.
In 2020, The New York Times described the show as 'the biggest Australian export since The Wiggles' – the country's most famous children's band.
The cartoon stays true to its Australian roots and is packed with 'g'day' greetings and Australian phrases like 'show us your thongs, muffin!'
Arguably Australia's most popular children's TV show, Bluey follows the adventures of 'a lovable, inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog' along with her family, including her mother, father and younger sister, and her friends.