Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Dreamworks Land Adventures

Image: Shrek's Swamp Meet at DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando Resort/Dreamworks Land Conceptual Rendering (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort)

by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:10 PM ET, Thu February 29, 2024

In summer 2024, Universal Orlando Resort will debut its newest themed environment, Dreamworks Land, inspired by Dreamworks Animation characters like Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.

The expansive area located in the Universal Studios Florida theme park will feature a family-friendly coaster, a myriad of interactive play areas, live entertainment, character meet and greets and more.

A snapshot of the enchanting new experiences of Dreamworks Land include:

Shrek

Shrek’s Swamp Meet- where guests can interact with Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey, just outside of Shrek’s cottage.
Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres- an ogre-sized play area that features four fun slides, wet play areas and Shrek’s outhouse.
Mama Luna Feline Fiesta- where the film, Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, comes to life with an interactive experience in Mama Luna’s retirement home for cats.
King Harold’s Swamp Symphony- where guests can create their own melodious masterpiece by triggering a choir of ever-changing frog ribbits by stomping on interactive lily pads.
Swamp Snacks- a kiosk serving scrumptious snacks inspired by Shrek, including Shrekzel, Far Far A Waffle and Frozen Ogre.

Trolls

Trolls Trollercoaster- after strolling through a dazzling marquee starring cherished Trolls characters Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin and Chenille, guests can ride on the Caterbus escaping evil spiders aboard this family-friendly rollercoaster.
Poppy’s Playground– a shaded play area under a 20-foot mushroom featuring colorful flowers and bugs with a bountiful array of fun bouncing and climbing structures for the youngest of trolls.
Trolls Treats- a playful kiosk offering brightly colored Trolls ice cream treats inspired by Poppy and Branch like the pink lemonade-flavored Poppy-licious Pink and huckleberry-flavored BroZone Berry.
High Five Hideaway- an all-new retail location featuring apparel, plush and accessories from Shrek, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Gabby’s Dollhouse and more.

Kung Fu Panda

Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp- an all-new play area bringing the Panda Village to life with wet and dry play areas to help the pandas wash and dry their laundry with enormous water cannons, dump buckets, giant fans and more.
Po Live- a digital, interactive meet and greet experience to interact with the famous Dragon Warrior who teaches cool Kung Fu moves, cooks some delicious stir fry and babysits his little cousin, Ling Ling, all at the same time.

Additional Dreamworks Character Experiences

DreamWorks Imagination Celebration- where popular animation stories leap off the screen and come to life in DreamWorks Imagination Celebration. The multisensory adventure combines hit pop songs, high-energy dancing, advanced technology and more to create an imaginative party atmosphere within the all-new DreamWorks Theater.
DreamWorks Character Zone- where guests can meet, greet and interact with their favorite DreamWorks characters like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse and more.