September 02, 2024

Kids can step inside Bluey's house at a King of Prussia Mall pop-up this winter

The immersive experience, which includes a meet-and-greet with the animated character and her sister, opens Dec. 16.

By Kristin Hunt
PhillyVoice Staff

Provided image/CAMP

A 5,000-square-foot re-creation of the house on 'Bluey,' the hit animated Australian children's show, is coming to King of Prussia Mall from December to May.

The animated puppy queen of children's TV is coming to the King of Prussia mall in December — and she's bringing her entire house along with her.

An immersive "Bluey" experience opens at the shopping center on Monday, Dec. 16, for a nearly five-month stay. The pop-up includes a 5,000-square-foot recreation of the home Bluey, a blue heeler puppy, shares with her mom, dad and sister, Bingo. Kids can wander through the kitchen and living room, or journey onto a two-story pillow fort and cardboard box castle. They can also play games from the hit Australian show, like "Magic Asparagus," "Keepy Uppy" and "Grannies."

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At the end of the 50-minute experience through Bluey's house, visitors will meet Bluey and Bingo. The sister pups will pose for photos with their fans.

The pop-up is a collaboration with CAMP, a retail chain specializing in hybrid play and shop experiences. Its other locations have hosted pop-ups with "Trolls," "The Little Mermaid" and "Encanto" themes. "Bluey" will be the inaugural experience for the King of Prussia outpost, CAMP's newest location.

The store will be selling exclusive "Bluey" merchandise, from glitter pens to lunch boxes, for the duration of the pop-up.

While the experience is described as "pretty chill," CAMP counselors will break out dance music and party lights for "dance mode." Any children with sensory sensitivities or autism can claim noise-canceling headphones and/or sunglasses upon request, or check out a tailored low-sensory experience every other Wednesday from 2-7 p.m.

Tickets start at $46, but families can add on extra "Bluey" souvenirs for additional fees.