When Shrek asks Universal Orlando Resort guests “what are you doing in my swamp?” they’ll now have a pretty amazing answer, judging by all the new attraction details and concept artwork for experiences heading to Universal Studios’ upcoming DreamWorks Land.
EW has the anticipated reveal for all of the new attractions heading to the Florida resort’s newest themed destination, inspired by DreamWorks movies like Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda.
Among the new attractions are a recreation of Shrek’s Swamp and his iconic tree trunk cottage, as well as the Trolls Trollercoaster featuring franchise stars Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin, and Chenille. (Full details and concept artwork can be seen below.)
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Other experiences outside the aforementioned areas include Imagination Celebration, a multi-sensory adventure combining pop songs, dancing, and technology for an immersive party atmosphere inside the DreamWorks Theater, as well as the Character Zone that’s set to host meet-and-greets with DreamWorks characters.
Construction on Universal Studios’ DreamWorks Land is currently underway at the Orlando park, right next door to DreamWorks co-founder Steven Spielberg’s beloved E.T. Adventure ride.
Elsewhere, Universal is set to open Epic Universe — its fourth overall theme park — in 2025. A recent announcement teased immersive lands based on the worlds of Harry Potter; multiple Nintendo titles; the animated How to Train Your Dragon films; and classic Universal monsters, including Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolf Man.
DreamWorks Land opens summer 2024 at the Universal Studios park at Universal Orlando Resort. See EW’s exclusive reveal of new concept art above, and read on for a full breakdown of the new attractions (with synopses provided by Universal) heading to the area.
DreamWorks Land attraction details
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Shrek
Shrek’s Swamp Meet: Guests can visit Shrek’s Swamp Meet to interact with beloved characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, and Donkey, the noble steed eager to joke around and converse with guests, just outside of Shrek’s cottage.
Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres: This ogre-sized play area features four fun slides, wet play areas, and a playground where guests can climb, bounce, and splash around as well as venture into Shrek’s outhouse.
Mama Luna Feline Fiesta: The blockbuster film Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish comes to life with this new interactive experience that takes place in Mama Luna’s retirement home for cats. Here, guests get to play with Mama Luna’s many cats on vivid interactive screens activated by buttons, bells, maracas, and levers. They might even spot the one and only Puss in Boots himself.
King Harold’s Swamp Symphony: Guests can create their own melodious masterpiece as they trigger a choir of ever-changing frog ribbits by continually stomping on an array of interactive lily pads.
Swamp Snacks: Families can feast like an ogre at this new kiosk, which will serve scrumptious snacks inspired by Shrek, including Shrekzel, Far Far A Waffle, Frozen Ogre, and more.
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Trolls
Trolls Trollercoaster: After strolling through a dazzling marquee starring cherished Trolls characters Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin, and Chenille, guests of all ages can take a ride on the iconic Caterbus, escaping evil spiders as they speed along a bright orange and yellow track aboard this family friendly rollercoaster.
Poppy’s Playground: Nestled under a giant, 20-foot mushroom is Poppy’s Playground – a shaded play area featuring colorful flowers and bugs with a bountiful array of fun bouncing and climbing structures for the youngest of trolls.
Trolls Treats: Poppy’s boombox from Trolls Band Together has been transformed into a playful kiosk that offers up brightly colored Trolls ice cream treats inspired by Poppy and Branch like the pink lemonade-flavored Poppy-licious Pink and huckleberry-flavored BroZone Berry.
High Five Hideaway: Cloud Guy hosts this all-new retail location featuring the latest merchandise, including apparel, plush, and accessories from Shrek, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Gabby’s Dollhouse, and more.
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Kung Fu Panda
Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp: Inspired by the hit Kung Fu Panda films, this all-new play area brings the Panda Village to life like never before. Within both wet and dry play areas, guests have the opportunity to help the pandas wash and dry their laundry with enormous water cannons, dump buckets, giant fans, and more. Guests will also encounter fun elements throughout the experience, including an interactive gong; mischievous, giggling baby pandas; and oversized merry-go-round noodle bowls from Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop.
Po Live!: This digital, interactive meet-and-greet experience gives guests the opportunity to interact with the famous Dragon Warrior himself as he teaches them cool Kung Fu moves, cooks some delicious stir fry, and babysits his little cousin, Ling Ling…all at the same time.
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