As Halloween Horror Nights announcement season heats up, the physical beginnings of HHN 32 are beginning to take shape at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights Trusses Trusses are now popping up at the intersection of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, Central Park, and Springfield, U.S.A.: Home of The Simpsons. This particular truss is by … Read more
The main entrance of E.T. Adventure and the E.T. Toy Closet gift shop have reopened in Universal Studios Florida as construction walls have shifted. Much of this area was previously blocked by construction walls. They have now been pushed back closer to what was once Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. The walls are decorated with DreamWorks characters, … Read more
As demolition continues in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida, a glimpse over the construction walls reveals most of Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster is still standing. Woody Woodpecker’s Kidzone The red track and blue supports of the coaster tower over piles of dirt and construction vehicles. Construction appears to be happening very close to … Read more
While E.T.’s Toy Closet at Universal Studios Florida is closed for construction, E.T. merchandise has moved to stands outside Animal Actors On Location! E.T. Merchandise The two stands are outside the theater and construction walls that surround the remnants of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. E.T. Adventure remains open, but the main entrance is blocked by construction … Read more
Construction walls are surrounding the entrance to E.T. Adventure, and E.T.’s Toy Closet is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Construction Walls Surround Entrance to E.T. Adventure We stopped by Universal Studios Florida today and we noticed the construction walls have gone up again around E.T. Adventure — this time, at the entrance. Back in March, … Read more
The E.T. Adventure is one of the most popular attractions at Universal Studios Florida and has been getting some much needed updates lately. Unfortunately, the latest update has been the removal of a small “forest” at the exit of the attraction. This area is starting to look a lot different now! Deforestation at the E.T. … Read more
It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. We’re back and ready to check out what’s happening today. There’s been some updates to Villain-Con, so let’s make our way over to Universal Studios Florida to see what’s new. The anticipation has been growing for the new attraction. We’ve been watching the entrance take … Read more
More construction walls have gone up in the land formerly known as Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida, this time at the exit of E.T. Adventure. There was previously a small forest of trees outside E.T. Adventure and E.T.’s Toy Closet, but most of the trees have been removed and blue walls surround the … Read more
A grouping of plants, bushes, and seating has been removed near the construction walls surrounding the area formerly home to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida — widening a pathway for guests that was severely truncated by the ongoing work. KidZone Construction Continues Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone as we know it ended operations on January … Read more
Change is Universal, and it’s time to say goodbye to most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. Animal Actors on Location! and E.T. Adventure, both opening day attractions, are here to stay (for now, at least). SpongeBob StorePants and KidZone Pizza Company will remain as well, but the rest of the area is … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Feet don’t fail us now, because we have a lot of updates. Let’s see what’s happening today! Inside the Universal Studios Store in CtiyWalk, Mardi Gras merchandise has arrived. We found most of the same items we found yesterday, but there were a few … Read more
Demolition has begun behind the construction walls of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone in Universal Studios Florida. Most of the KidZone has permanently closed, but SpongeBob StorePants, E.T. Adventure, and Animal Actors On Location! remain open. The construction walls feature DreamWorks characters, suggesting that may be the theme of the new area or attractions. The waterslide of … Read more
Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, as we knew it, is gone with the closure of most attractions and areas. As we look ahead to the future replacement, we’re taking a look back at the short-lived DreamWorks Destination and Meet Shrek & Donkey location. Shrek’s Swamp Meet The Shrek & Donkey (and sometimes Fiona) meet and greet was … Read more
As we continue saying goodbye to Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, it’s time for a final look at Fievel’s Playland. Fievel’s Playland was added to Universal Studios Florida in 1992. It was based on the 1986 animated film “An American Tail” and its sequel “An American Tail: Fievel Goes West” (1991). Entrance When entering the play area, … Read more
Most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone is going to the great theme park in the sky, and we stopped by to take one last look. For all the good times and memories, here’s a photo and video tour of Curious George Goes to Town. The land has officially closed permanently at Universal Studios Florida. Watch our … Read more
It’s the end of an era at Universal Studios Florida, as overnight, construction walls are now up around most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. A number of the land’s offerings, which include Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination, and Shrek & Donkey’s Meet & Greet, held their final day … Read more