Alton Towers Resort unveils giant Bluey portrait made from bean cans

A Bluey-shaped portrait made from bean cans has been unveiled at Alton Towers Resort to announce the opening date of the first Bluey rollercoaster.

Alton Towers Resort has unveiled a giant portrait of Bluey made from over 11,000 cans of beans to announce the opening date of the world’s first Bluey rollercoaster at CBeebies Land. The artwork, which measures 20 by 15 metres and took 18 hours to complete, has appeared on the park’s iconic lawn, near CBeebies Land, ahead of Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! officially opening on the 28th March 2026.

Featuring Bluey in her granny disguise complete with headscarf, the installation comprises 11,494 tins.

Bean cans feature in the fan-favourite Grannies episode of the animated TV series, where Bluey and Bingo dress up as Janet and Rita – mischievous grannies with a habit for slipping on beans. The giant installation featuring Bluey dressed as Janet has brought one of the show’s most-loved alter egos to life at Alton Towers Resort, marking the countdown to the opening day.

Howard Ebison, Vice President of Alton Towers Resort, said: “Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is all about celebrating energy, play and those everyday moments families love about the show.

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. It’s playful, unexpected and unmistakably Bluey – and we can’t wait to welcome families from the 28th of March to experience the world’s first Bluey coaster right here at Alton Towers Resort.

Natasha Spence, Events Director, Live Entertainment at BBC Studios, added that: “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.

We are delighted to be working with the team at Alton Towers to create the world’s first Bluey coaster for families across the UK to enjoy this spring. Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies! is specifically designed for pre-schoolers and young families who are taken on a journey through Bluey’s Backyard.

Alongside the new coaster and existing Bluey experiences – including the meet-and-greet with Mum (Chilli), Dad (Bandit), Bluey and Bingo and live experience within Big Fun Showtime – Alton Towers Resort has announced plans to introduce additional Bluey-themed hotel rooms at the CBeebies Land Hotel. With these additions, Alton Towers Resort is set to become the ultimate destination for Bluey fans.

To learn more about the Bluey-themed experiences at the CBeebies Land in the Alton Towers Resort, visit www.altontowers.com.