Followers of the Aussie cartoon “Bluey” now have a brand new solution to expertise the hit animated youngsters’s present at Bluey’s World in Brisbane, Australia. It is actually a journey for these residing within the U.S. (or anybody who’s not already in Australia), however when you plan to go to Brisbane with younger youngsters, this interactive expertise ought to be on the prime of your checklist.
Bluey’s World opened to guests Nov. 7, however I had the chance to go to Bluey’s World throughout its official “blue carpet” launch occasion on Nov. 12. I admit that I did not anticipate to have as a lot enjoyable as I did … and nobody had as a lot enjoyable as the youngsters.
This is what it’s essential find out about Bluey’s World in Brisbane.
Bluey’s World tickets
There are three ticket classes at Bluey’s World: peak, off-peak and sensory. Peak and sensory tickets value 64.90 Australian {dollars} ($42), whereas off-peak tickets are AU$49.90 ($32).
Every customer age 2 and older is required to have a ticket, and there’s no low cost for kids. A ticketed grownup should accompany all attendees youthful than 18.
Attendees who require help can add a “companion ticket” for a companion or assist particular person for no extra charge. Correct ID should be offered on the entrance to obtain this complimentary entry into Bluey’s World.
Attending to Bluey’s World
In case you’re touring to Brisbane from the U.S., you could have a wide range of airline choices to select from. Choices embrace each main U.S. airline and Australia’s Virgin Australia and Qantas.
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We flew nonstop from San Francisco Worldwide Airport (SFO) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) on United Airways. The flight time was about 14 hours.
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Bluey’s World is technically exterior of Brisbane in Hamilton, Queensland. It’s lower than a 20-minute drive from the place we stayed at The Calile Resort and fewer than quarter-hour from BNE. As a part of our journey, we took a scenic Bluey-themed CityDog that was about 20 minutes alongside the Brisbane River.
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The attraction is definitely inside an occasion middle and is pretty unassuming while you first arrive (both by boat or automobile). There’s a massive Bluey’s World signal exterior of the constructing in addition to an data kiosk, however you will not see a lot of the set up till you stroll inside.
Sights at Bluey’s World
There are not any rides at Bluey’s World, however you possibly can have loads of enjoyable with the 70-minute guided expertise by means of Bluey’s residence, yard and in style episodes. You will see life-size variations of the household’s front room, the women’ rooms, the kitchen, the household room and the yard.
The expertise begins when a fairy who’s shocked anybody can see them comes out to greet attendees. They then recommend that everybody comply with them inside the home to search out Bluey and Bingo, the 2 predominant characters of the present. They first take you into the household’s front room the place the fairy and the youngsters magically deliver a gnome to life.
It is nonstop vitality and motion from right here.
The gnome is tricked into freezing Bluey and Bingo and, along with the youngsters, has to determine the right way to discover after which unfreeze them. They move by means of a fort, the kitchen and playroom, a dance get together and extra on the hunt to search out Bluey and Bingo.
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There have been not more than 15 youngsters and their mother and father in every group.
Close to the tip, there is a room the place the youngsters are inspired to lie down — a really good contact after all of the vitality they expel. There, the youngsters take heed to the voice of Bluey’s mother inform them the right way to choose themselves up after they’re unhappy or pissed off.
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On this case, they could be feeling a bit upset about not discovering Bluey but, however to not concern. Ultimately, they do discover Bluey and Bingo, and the gnome figures out the right way to unfreeze them for a photograph.
On the very finish of the expertise, there is a present store, eating venue and playground.
Accessibility
Sensory classes are held each third Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. The Bluey’s World expertise could be fairly stimulating, and these sensory classes supply lowered capability and stimuli. On the data sales space exterior, there are sources akin to over-ear protectors to cut back noise and hidden incapacity lanyards.
Wheelchair ramps had been out there inside and outside of the expertise, and there have been no stairs to climb. The venue is wheelchair-accessible all through, and guests can borrow wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served foundation.
Leashed or harnessed service animals are welcome at Bluey’s World; proof of their standing could also be required for entry. Caregivers or a assist particular person might accompany any ticketed visitor for no extra charge with the right identification.
Eating
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The one eating venue at Bluey’s World in Brisbane is Golden Crown Takeaway. It is on the finish of the expertise in between the present store and playground.
Meals choices embrace Vegemite sandwiches, pizza and fish-and-chips. Salads are affectionately referred to as “Inexperienced Stuff” on the menu, and there are many candy treats like gelato pops, cookies and cupcakes additionally out there. There are a selection of sodas from Australian drink firm Mischief Brew in addition to water, flavored milk and occasional.
By the point we completed the expertise and purchased a number of souvenirs, the latest spherical of sizzling meals was gone. We waited lower than 10 minutes for extra pizzas and fish-and-chips and ate them close to the playground. A workers member handed out the gelato pops behind the ice cream counter, however the sizzling gadgets and candy treats — like cupcakes and cookies — had been self-serve.
General, the meals was what you may anticipate at a theme park. As I advised my buddy when she requested me how the meals was, it is not Disneyland. Brisbane has so many superb locations to eat, and if the timing works out, I might extremely advocate consuming earlier than or after your journey to Bluey’s World.
Ideas for visiting Bluey’s World
- Probably the most handy solution to get to Bluey’s World is by Uber or taxi. Parking is free on the venue.
- The CityCat (renamed CityDog for the Bluey’s World grand opening) is one other transportation choice that allows you to see town’s sights from the water. You may as well arrive by bus, on foot or by bike.
- You’ll obtain a timed ticket for entry. It’s suggested that you simply arrive on the time listed in your ticket, and you can be admitted inside half-hour.
- Be certain your little one has footwear and garments that they will comfortably run round in.
- One gnome guides you all through your entire expertise, however in some unspecified time in the future, you will converge with one other group. Control your gnome, as you’ll ultimately return to your unique group for the ultimate bit.
- You may keep as much as two hours, together with your time within the expertise.
- There was stroller parking out there exterior of the venue close to the data kiosk.
- Bluey’s World Brisbane might be open till Sept. 14, 2025.
Backside line
Bluey’s World was nonstop enjoyable from the second the fairies got here to information us into Bluey’s residence. The hands-on expertise stored my two youngsters entertained your entire time, so my husband and I had been within the background, simply having fun with the present. Giving the youngsters an opportunity to relaxation from the entire pleasure earlier than lastly assembly Bluey and Bingo on the finish was a pleasant contact.
I can not say that I like to recommend touring all the way in which to Brisbane for this one attraction. Nevertheless, my household and I are glad that we went and would go once more in a heartbeat.
In case you’re in Brisbane or some place else that has a Bluey’s World set up, it is price a go to — particularly when you do not wish to do an all-day theme park like Disney or Common.
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