Disney to introduce Bluey’s “magic” to theme parks and cruise lines ahead of movie release

Disney will bring Bluey’s “magic” to theme parks and cruise lines. In a statement released Thursday, the company revealed plans to bring characters from the popular animated series to Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World. The announcement comes on the heels of news of a Bluey movie set to hit theaters in 2027.

Bluey plans to debut at Disney theme park and cruise line

“Today is a great day to be on a boat. We’re so excited that Bluey and Bingo will be on board the Disney Cruise, bringing Bluey’s magic to families on the high seas.” animation studio Ludo Studio said in a press release shared with People.

The Bluey characters’ debut at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line is part of an expanded partnership between Disney and Ludo Studios. The popular series, which revolves around a beloved family of healers, airs on Disney+, but it’s unusual for the company to feature third-party characters in a theme park or cruise line.

The title character and his sister Bingo will appear on Disney Cruise Line sailings departing from Australia and New Zealand starting next month. Passengers will have access to “a special meet-and-greet, an interactive, clue-filled game culminating in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature dance moves,” and other activations.

“Bluey has become a household name to families around the world, and we’re thrilled to bring her story to life in a new way,” Disney Experience Chairman Josh D’Amaro said in a statement. said. “I can’t wait to watch our youngest guests and their families make memories with Bluey at the parks and on cruises,” D’Amaro added, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

This follows the advance announcement of a Bluey movie to be written and directed by series creator Joe Blum. Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but the voice cast will include Melanie Zanetti as Bluey’s mother Chili and David McCormack as Bluey’s father Bandit.

The official synopsis for the film, scheduled for release in 2027, reads, “Bluey uses her boundless energy to play games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways, bringing her family and the entire neighborhood into her world of fun. ” is written.