Shrek’s house is continuing to take shape at Universal Studios Florida. Since our last update for the park’s upcoming DreamWorks land, concrete sculpting has begun on the swamp stump home. Universal Orlando Resort announced in July that DreamWorks would take over the previous Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, and concept art made it clear there would be a Trolls roller-coaster and … Read more
The shape of Shrek’s house in Universal Studios Florida has become much more obvious since our last look at the park’s new DreamWorks land. Universal Orlando Resort announced in July that DreamWorks would take over the space previously occupied by Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone and concept art made it clear there would be a Trolls roller-coaster … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort shared a photo of the completed sign for their new DreamWorks land, set to open in 2024 at Universal Studios Florida. DreamWorks Land Sign Just like the concept art, the sign features Shrek, Donkey, Trolls, and Po gathered around the DreamWorks logo. We got our own photos of the sign when we … Read more
Construction is underway for the new DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida, replacing Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, and casting calls have been posted to recruit a variety of performers. The audition listings state that “Universal Orlando Resort is looking for performers with the following skills for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions for an all-new themed land … Read more
Theme parks are often pretty secretive about names of venues until they are ready to share photos, news, or other exciting details, but a keen eye will sometimes find accidentally-revealed details in very mundane places. In this case, we spotted the names of two new locations coming to DreamWorks Land in their building permits. New … Read more
New things are coming to Universal Studios Florida! Earlier this year, Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone closed permanently to make way for a new land. Universal officially announced the new DreamWorks Land would be opening in 2024, but we haven’t had any additional announcements since. Taking a look at the concept art, we can make out what … Read more
It’s time for another construction update from the new DreamWorks Land coming soon to Universal Studios Florida. DreamWorks Land is scheduled to open in 2024 and work seems to be picking up lately. The new meet and greet location for Shrek and Donkey doesn’t look too different yet, but vibrant new colors have been added … Read more
Crews continue to make progress on the construction of DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida as it inches closer to its broad 2024 opening window. The area is replacing Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone; we noticed a few new changes on a recent trip to the park. DreamWorks Land Construction More yellow paint has been added to … Read more
It’s time to get up and dance along with Gabby! A new Gabby’s Dollhouse dance party has debuted at Universal Studios Florida. Fans of Gabby can now catch her in a fun, new dance performance in front of Mel’s Drive-In, followed by a meet and greet. Gabby and her friends dance down the street towards … Read more
Work continues on DreamWorks Land, the retheme of Universal Studios Florida’s former Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, set to open in 2024. While on a recent visit to the park, we snapped a few photos capturing the latest progress on the land. DreamWorks Land Construction The Trollercoaster is currently receiving a fresh coat of paint. Previously the … Read more
Dreamworks recently filed two new applications for trademark: One for “DreamWorks Land” and one for “Trollercoaster.” While no further official announcements have been made, Universal Studios Florida’s now-defunct Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone has a Dreamworks retheme underway. Let’s take another look at the concept art for the new DreamWorks area, now potentially named “DreamWorks Land,” coming … Read more
The construction walls around the former Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone have moved again, revealing a new planter and the removal of an old Woody Woodpecker statue. KidZone Construction Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone closed permanently in January 2023. Animal Actors On Location!, E.T. Adventure, SpongeBob StorePants, and KidZone Pizza Company all remain. The new planter is outside SpongeBob StorePants. … Read more
Last month, the E.T.’s Toy Closet and the attraction entrance reopened, but construction walls blocked the exit and a majority of the pathway in front of the restrooms. On July 26, construction walls came down, revealing newly refreshed pavement and planters at the exit of the E.T. Adventure. As you approach the area, you’ll notice … Read more
Concept art for the new DreamWorks land coming to Universal Studios Florida gives us a glimpse of what we can expect in the area. DreamWorks Land Concept Art The concept art focuses on the land’s sign, which includes Shrek, Donkey, Po, and trolls. But in the back right of the rendering, we can see a … Read more
Following today’s announcement that Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone will officially be replaced with a DreamWorks land, we checked on the construction site at the corner of Universal Studios Florida. DreamWorks Land Construction Tall metal poles now tower over the construction walls, which are decorated with DreamWorks characters. Smaller horizontal pieces of steel stick out of the … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that a DreamWorks land will replace the closed Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. DreamWorks Animation Land The “immersive and interactive” land will open in 2024. Universal released concept art featuring a DreamWorks sign, Shrek and Donkey, trolls, and Po from “Kung Fu Panda.” The press release reads: Next … Read more