Photo tour inside DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida
We got a sneak peek behind the construction walls of DreamWorks Land, opening June 14, 2024 at Universal Studios Florida. Time for photos!
DreamWorks Land Photos
The new DreamWorks Land area occupies real estate formerly belonging to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone within Universal Orlando Resort’s studio-focused park. Much of the existing infrastructure remains, swapping out the likenesses of Mr. Woodpecker, Curious George, and Barney for characters from DreamWorks Animation’s library of films: “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda,” “Trolls,” and more.
Ahead of the the June 14 grand opening, come with us as we take a look inside DreamWorks Land with photos captured May 16, 2024 during a media event.
Shrek’s Swamp
Visitors can meet Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey at Shrek’s Swamp Meet. A nearby playground called Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres is a two-level structure with a slide that starts in Shrek’s outhouse and an animatronic Pinocchio.
“DreamWorks Imagination Celebration”
The indoor show “DreamWorks Imagination Celebration” stars characters from “Shrek,” “Madagascar,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and “Trolls.” Broppy fans, this is where you can see Branch and Poppy in person. During the show, actors operate puppet versions of Donkey and Dragon from “Shrek.”
“DreamWorks Imagination Celebration” takes place in the venue that formerly housed “A Day in the Park with Barney” and later “DreamWorks Destination.” The theater-in-the-round layout remains largely the same.
Swamp Snacks and Trolls Treats
Got your eye on a Shrekzel or a Poppylicious Pink Lemonade Soft Serve? Snacks and beverages are available at Swamp Snacks and Trolls Treats, each a walk-up window. DreamWorks Land does not have any quick-service or table-service restaurants.
Read our companion story for a look at the full menus and prices of DreamWorks Land snacks.
Trolls Trollercoaster
Trolls Trollercoaster, a kiddie coaster, retains the same track as Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster. Guests ride on the caterbus from the “Trolls” movies.
Take a virtual ride for yourself in our Trolls Trollercoaster POV video:
Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp
The interactive play area previously known as Curious George Goes to Town is now Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp, themed to “Kung Fu Panda.” Several familiar elements remain (like the water dump bucket) and others are new (like a gong).
If you find yourself a victim of the water bucket and want to get dry, you can pay a few bucks to stand in the Ogre Dryer. It’s themed to the Big Bad Wolf from “Shrek.” Signage reads, “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your clothes dry!”
We also experienced “Po Live!,” an interactive meet & greet with Po (think “Turtle Talk with Crush”), but the screen didn’t show up well when photographed. We’ll leave “Po Live!” to your imagination for now.
DreamWorks Land Merchandise
High Five Hideaway (themed after Cloud Guy from “Trolls”) is DreamWorks Land’s retail location, featuring merchandise with individual DreamWorks franchises and some of them together.
Out and About
DreamWorks Land focuses on interactivity, and as guests explore, they’ll discover areas that aren’t quite full “attractions,” but nonetheless provide play-oriented spaces both traditional and innovative. Such spaces include Poppy’s Playground, Mama Luna Feline Fiesta, and King Harold’s Swamp Symphony.
You might run into some celebrities as you roam about, too.
To accommodate DreamWorks Land, construction crews reconfigured the nearby entrance to E.T. Adventure and installed a new sign, which debuted May 16, 2024.
DreamWorks Land will officially open to the public June 14, 2024. That evening, Universal Studios Florida will debut a new lagoon show with drones and fireworks called “Cine-Sational: A Symphonic Spectacular” and Universal Islands of Adventure will premiere a new projection show called “Hogwarts Always.” Read more in our previous story:
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