PHOTOS: Sound Stage V Prepares for New Villain-Con Minion Blast Signage at Universal Studios Florida

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Are you ready to see if you have what it takes to become the newest member of the Vicious 6? If you’re looking forward to the opening of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, we seem to be getting even closer! The sign was recently completed and now the building that will house the new attraction has … Read more

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

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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

Shrek and Other DreamWorks Characters Now Meeting in Hollywood Area of Universal Studios Florida

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Now that DreamWorks Destination and the Shrek meet-and-greet have closed with most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone, the DreamWorks characters have moved to the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida. Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse” was greeting guests outside Williams of Hollywood. Some trolls were in a cordoned area near Mel’s Drive-In. We saw Branch, Poppy, and … Read more

Steel Framing Work Continues at the Former Entrance of Shrek 4-D for ‘Villain-Con’ at Universal Studios Florida

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We have been keeping you updated on the steel work happening at the entrance of the former Shrek 4-D building at Universal Studios Florida. Now it looks like more steel in being added to the frame. Demolition of Shrek-themed structures at Universal Studios Florida is still underway. The Shrek 4-D attraction closed in January and signage was removed … Read more

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

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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

Display in Guest Relations at Universal Studios Hollywood Features Prop Display from ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Shrek’ Series

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There’s a hidden gem located in the Guest Relations Department at Universal Studios Hollywood — a huge prop display from fan-favorite Universal films like “Shrek” and the “Jurassic Park” series is tucked away here. Props and Art from the ‘Jurassic Park’ Franchise The “Jurassic Park” collections features props from almost every movie in the franchise. … Read more

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

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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

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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

Universal’s Great Movie Escape Rooms Announced for CityWalk Orlando & Signage Installed, Prop Shop Closing, Super Nintendo World Construction Update, and More: UPNT Weekly Recap (6/13/22-6/19/22)

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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 13 – June 19, 2022. Universal Orlando Resort The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 6/13/22 (‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Takes Over, Shrek and Fiona Move, Fievel’s Playland and Water Slide Reopen, Blue’s Churro Bites, and More)

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It’s another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando. Resort and we’re ready to hit the parks. Prepare yourself for a summer full of Minions! As soon as we arrived at Universal Studios Florida, we were greeted by a large banner for “Minions: Rise of Gru”. The new movie will be in theaters on July … Read more

New Shrek and Donkey Meet & Greet Location Revealed at Universal Studios Orlando

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Universal guests will no doubt have missed the laughter and fun from hanging out with their buddies Shrek and Donkey. The Shrek and Donkey Meet & Greet was closed June 7 to be moved to a new location. Where you might ask? Well we have the answer. We think that the new location for the … Read more

Shrek and Donkey Meet-and-Greet at Universal Studios Florida Closing Temporarily Starting June 7 for Relocation

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Starting June 7, the Shrek and Donkey (and sometimes Fiona) meet-and-greet at Universal Studios Florida will temporarily close. The meet-and-greet will be relocated, now that the adjacent Shrek 4-D attraction is closed and possibly becoming a Minions attraction. Additionally, the meet and greet shares a building with Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Café, which is now … Read more

Demolition of Shrek 4-D Queue Underway at Universal Studios Florida

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Demolition of Shrek-themed structures at Universal Studios Florida is underway. The Shrek 4-D attraction closed in January and signage was removed last month. Behind this blue gate, we can see that some of the exterior queue has been torn down. The Shrek banners are gone and it looks like planks of wood were being dumped … Read more

Maskless Outdoors, New Apparel Line, Construction Updates & More: Universal Studios Hollywood Photo Report 2/17/22

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Quiet on set; we’re ready to roll! We headed out to Universal Studios Hollywood today to see what life is like without a mask on (outdoors) now that the health orders have changed. So come along to see everything we found at Universal Studios Hollywood in today’s photo report. The State has lifted the major … Read more

PHOTOS: Shrek 4-D Removed From Maps, Signs Removed From Queue at Universal Studios Florida

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Shrek 4-D has officially closed, to be replaced with some kind of Minions attraction. As a result, the show has now been removed from Universal Studios Florida guide maps. Guests can still meet Shrek, Donkey, and friends as marked with the number three on the map. Shrek 4-D is now surrounded by Minions-themed construction walls. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Shrek 4-D Farewell Tee Available at Universal Studios Florida

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Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida will permanently close on January 10, 2022. A farewell T-shirt is now available in Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe, which will also close on January 10. Shrek 4-D Farewell Tee – $27 The front of the tee has the Shrek 4-D logo with Shrek and Donkey behind it. The back … Read more