DreamWorks Land is the newest addition to Universal Studios Florida, taking over what was formerly Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. The new land offers Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda experiences. Take a full tour of DreamWorks Land with us!
DreamWorks Land
DreamWorks Land is located next to E.T. Adventure and Animal Actors on Location. E.T. Adventure got a new sign to help set it apart from the DreamWorks area.
The DreamWorks Land entrance sign features characters from the “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and “Trolls” franchises, gathered around the DreamWorks logo.
Inside the land, stroller parking is marked with “Trolls” and “Shrek”-themed signs.
The land has trash cans decorated with “Kung Fu Panda” and “Shrek” carvings.
Shrek’s Swamp Meet
Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona have a brand new meet-and-greet location. Shrek’s swamp is the first thing guests will encounter as they enter the new land.
Signage advertises “Shrek’s Swamp Meet” and features artwork of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona.
The characters meet at Shrek’s cottage, at the base of a very large tree stump. Shrek’s swamp is the icon of this area and is really the most impressive thing in the land.
It’s the most detailed area, too. Shrek deserves the best, especially after losing Shrek 4D and his original meet and greet.
Guests don’t get to go into the cottage, unfortunately. Shrek and Fiona come outside, while Donkey leans out through a window.
Donkey has an updated look from his previous version. Fiona is in her human form.
Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres
This playground is for smaller guests to splash and slide.
It wouldn’t be a Shrek play area without an outhouse, right?
The outhouse is a slide!
Inside the play area, Pinocchio is hanging out in Pinocchio’s Fact Shack. Push the button and Pinocchio will tell you a fact, but keep an eye on his nose. It grows when he lies.
The play area is much smaller and less themed than Fievel’s Playland. The area has some bridges, slides, and water blasters, but it seems very basic.
If you get soaked in the swamp, there are now “ogre dryers” in the area. These are the same dryers by the water rides that you can pay to use.
These are themed with artwork of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf on the side. The text around the dryer reads, “I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your clothes dry!”
King Harold’s Swamp Symphony
King Harold’s Swamp Symphony is an interactive experience where guests can hop on lily pads on the ground to make the frogs “sing.” If you get creative, you can make some interesting melodies.
Or hop on three pads to hear something that sounds like “Bud” “wis” “er.” The mouths of the frogs move as they make different noises.
Mama Luna’s Feline Fiesta
Mama Luna’s Feline Fiesta is an interactive experience. This location was previously Shrek’s Swamp Meet and the Barney Shop before that. The area has a new look with an entrance gate that reads “Mama’s Luna’s” across the top.
Inside, guests can interact with screens. Turning cranks and pushing buttons causes the objects on the screens to react.
Trolls Trollercoaster
Trolls Trollercoaster is the only actual ride in the land and is a retheme of Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster. This family-friendly coaster takes guests on a caterpillar Caterbus ride.
The entrance to the attraction has several Trolls characters.
Poppy’s Playground
This playground takes up the space near the DreamWorks Imagination Celebration entrance. There’s a small play area under a giant mushroom.
There’s a Trolls-inspired fountain nearby.
Kung Fu Training Camp
The Kung Fu Training Camp play area is located at the back of DreamWorks Land, where Curious George Goes to Town was located in KidZone.
There’s an area to splash around in when you walk into the area.
Po Live!
In the back of Panda Village, you’ll find Po Live! This interactive experience uses screens to bring Po to “life” to teach guests some Kung Fu moves. This area was the Ball Factory, which was part of Curious George Goes to Town.
DreamWorks Imagination Celebration
The DreamWorks Imagination Celebration takes place in the theater that housed the DreamWorks Destination before the KidZone closure. Prior to that, this was A Day in the Park with Barney.
The show has sections dedicated to “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and “Trolls.” We saw an incomplete version without the “Trolls” section during technical rehearsals.
Swamp Snacks
The land offers two snack stands. Swamp Snacks offers Shrek-themed snacks and treats and is located at the entrance of the land. Shrekzels with green cheese, Swamp Dogs, “Far Far A Waffle” sandwiches, Mud Puddle Pudding, and Shrek and Donkey ice pops are available from this stand.
Swamp Snacks has Freestyle machines on the side of the building.
Stay tuned for our reviews.
Trolls Treats
For a sweet treat in the Florida heat, Trolls Treats is serving up some cool ice cream snacks. The bright yellow boombox is located near the entrance to the Trollercoaster.
The menu offers Brozone Berry and Poppy-licious pink cones. Stay tuned for our reviews.
There are also plenty of sodas and other beverages.
High Five Hideaway
High Five Hideaway is the merchandise location for DreamWorks Land. This store offers a variety of DreamWorks themed headbands and other merch.
Other Meet and Greets
There’s a Gabby’s Dollhouse façade for a dedicated Gabby meet and greet next to the Animal Actors on Location! theater.
Other characters have meet and greets next to Gabby, in front of a starry, cloudy sky backdrop. We met Puss in Boots here.
We also met King Julien from the “Madagascar” series.
DreamWorks Mural
A mural near the exit of DreamWorks Land features various DreamWorks characters depicted as clouds over a natural landscape.
In addition to characters from the land’s main franchises, there are also characters from “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Madagascar,” “Bad Guys,” and more.
Check back for our video coverage.
DreamWorks Land will officially open on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida.
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