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Day Out Diaries

1st time on the Bluey Rollercoaster!

Visited 26th May 2026
All day
Family of 1 (1 kid)
A trip to Alton Towers to check out Bluey the Ride: Here Come the Grannies!
VisitedMay 2026
Time SpentAll day
LocationAlton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB
WhoFamily of 1 (1 kid)
TicketsAdvance booking required
Travel Time30-60 mins from Nottingham
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Our Arrival & First Impressions

Cbeebies Land

When we arrived at the Bluey Rollercoaster, its lovely to see the bright, cartoonish colours. Its like you've stepped into the cartoon and there are plenty of activities for the kids in the queue (although we only had to wait about 30mins to ride)

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Activities Breakdown

Cathedral (exit to Hex)
Views around the park

I would absolutely recommend Bluey for anyone that isnt tall enough for bigger coasters but likes to go fast! Or if you're a bluey fan (the teeming is on point)

  1. 1

    Bluey the Ride

    I would say its about as fast as the runaway minetrain but a much shorter ride (you do the track twice). Its great fun and a good gateway to bigger rides.
  2. 2

    Birthday Package at Rollercoaster Restaurant

    Its £22 but the staff sing happy birthday, they put happy birthday on the big screen, you get a massive piece of chocolate cake and a teddy bear wearing a rollercoaster restaurant logo top (its a good quality bear)
    Birthday screen
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    Spring in the Park!

    The gardens are always beautiful but springtime is so pretty!
    Spring
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Food & Drink

We had lunch at Oak in Chains (bit pricey for what it was but tasty) and dinner at Rollercoaster Restaurant (tasty but limited menu for food although fab drink and dessert options)

Money-Saving Tip

Take a refillable bottle. There are water fountains in every area and water tastes good.

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Pros & Cons Summary

Positive

What We Loved

  • TickQueue times overall lower than expected
  • TickThe gardens are stunning
  • TickNew bluey coaster was fab
Negative

Could Be Better

  • CrossWith high temperatures and a storm incoming by 4pm on an extended hours day a lot was closed including sky ride and monorail and 3 of the main coasters. Plus rapids broke down due to electrical surge
  • CrossFood prices were expensive and not consistent
  • CrossA lot of photo ops weren't working, we ended up with no official pictures
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Overall Verdict & Ratings

A Tried & Tested - Day Out With The Kids
Safety & Cleanliness5.0

Very clean, toilets always well stocked, lots of staff

Rides & Entertainment4.0

What we did ride was great but closures were disappointing (most couldn't be helped - weather be weathering)

Food & Drink3.0

£22 for basic theme park main meal is a lot.

Queues & Crowds5.0

Not crowded at all and good queue info / systems

Fun & Delight4.0

When both monorail and skyride are shut in the hot weather is tough plus lots not working. What we did do was fun

Value for Money4.0

Food could be cheaper, photo ops need sorting

The Final Verdict:

We went primarily for the Bluey coaster and it did not disappoint. Great fun! The staff at the sealife centre were excellent- very knowledgeable and the grounds were beautiful.

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"Bluey coaster is a must ride for all ages!"
Victoria Bryan
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