PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Shrek & Donkey Meet and Greet at DreamWorks Land in Universal Studios Florida

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey in front of Shrek's cottage, a rustic wooden house among tree roots.

Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona have a new permanent meet and greet location in DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida. We got to visit Shrek’s Swamp Meet during a preview of the new land. Shrek’s Swamp Meet Shrek’s Swamp Meet is located at the front of DreamWorks Land. It’s a recreation of his cottage in the … Read more

Take a Full Tour of the New DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida

Collage of four images: DreamWorks Land and E.T. attractions sign, character standees of Princess Fiona and Shrek, colorful themed playground, and a martial arts training area marked by a wooden arch.

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 … Read more

DreamWorks Land Previews Starting This Month at Universal Studios Florida

Dreamworks themed sign featuring shrek, donkey, and kung fu panda characters under a moon silhouette, with the text "welcome to our land" and "join awesomeness.

Get ready to play with all of your DreamWorks friends, because previews for the new land are starting this month at Universal Orlando Resort. DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida will officially open on June 14, 2024, but Team Member previews will begin this weekend. DreamWorks Land Previews The Universal Orlando Resort website has confirmed … Read more

Shrek’s Swamp and Play Area Take Shape and More DreamWorks Land Updates at Universal Studios Florida

The new DreamWorks Land under construction at Universal Studios Florida will let guests step into the worlds of Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda. Universal has not officially confirmed much for this new land yet, but construction seems to be moving along nicely. One of the first things guests see as they look toward this … Read more

Trollercoaster Spider Figure Appears in DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida

DreamWorks Land is still under construction at Universal Studios Florida, but things are starting to really take shape. Just over the construction walls, we can see some new themed elements being installed in the “Shrek” and “Trolls” themed areas. Trollercoaster Spider Installed in DreamWorks Land The creepiest update this week is the addition of a … Read more

PHOTOS: Shrek’s House Takes Shape in New DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida

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

PHOTOS: Trollercoaster Painting Progresses, Shrek’s Swamp Takes Shape as DreamWorks Land Construction Continues at Universal Studios Florida

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

CONCEPT ART: DreamWorks Land to Include Trolls Roller Coaster and Shrek Meet and Greet

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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Looking Back at DreamWorks Destination and Shrek’s Swamp Meet with Donkey at Universal Studios Florida

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

Man Sneaks Into Closed Bar, Pours Himself a Drink, and Gets Arrested at Volcano Bay, Sahara Traders Gets A New LookAhead of Revenge of the Mummy Reopening, & More: UPNT Weekly Recap (7/11/22-7/17/22)

We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for July 11 – July 17, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New ‘Shrek’s Swamp Meet’ with Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey Opens in KidZone at Universal Studios Florida

The new Shrek meet-and-greet location has opened in Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. The old location, attached to the permanently closed Classic Monsters Café, closed over a month ago. Since then, crews have been updating what was once the Barney Shop, turning it into “Shrek’s Swamp Meet.” Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone opens at 10:00 … Read more

‘Nope’-Inspired Town, Super Nintendo World, and More Hollywood Construction Updates; Wantilan Luau Returns to Universal Orlando Resort, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (6/27/22-7/3/22)

We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for June 27 – July 3, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Welcome … Read more

Painting Begins on New Shrek & Donkey Meet-and-Greet Location at Universal Studios Florida

The meet-and-greet location for “Shrek” characters closed a few weeks ago, along with the Classic Monsters Café it was attached to. Universal announced Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona would move to a new location in Universal Studios Florida but did not specify where. We later noticed the stone planters from the old meet-and-greet outside the abandoned Barney Shop in … Read more

Construction Walls Up Around Possible Future Shrek & Donkey Meet and Greet Location in Universal Studios Florida

The meet-and-greet location for “Shrek” characters closed a few weeks ago, along with the Classic Monsters Café it was attached to. Universal announced Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona would move to a new location in Universal Studios Florida but did not specify where. We later noticed the stone planters from the old meet-and-greet outside the abandoned … Read more

Fire Department Responds to Possible Hazmat Situation at CityWalk, Tribute Store Featuring E.T., Jaws, & BTTF Coming, Universal Monsters: Coming to HHN: UPNT Weekly Recap (5/16/22-5/22/22)

We bring you a lot of stories. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Weekly Recap for May 16 – May 22, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort Greetings … Read more