Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Universal Mega Movie Parade

Image: Universal Mega Movie Parade-Trolls (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort)
Image: Universal Mega Movie Parade-Trolls (Photo Credit: Universal Orlando Resort)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 1:45 PM ET, Wed July 17, 2024

Fan-favorite Hollywood films leap off the screen and onto the streets of Universal Studios Florida with the all-new Universal Mega Movie Parade, now open at Universal Orlando Resort. 

Iconic movies including E.T., Back to the Future, JAWS, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World, Illumination’s Minions and Sing, and DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls and Kung Fu Panda will be featured in the parade.

Universal Mega Movie Parade combines 13 new floats, nearly 100 performers – including dancers, skaters, stilt walkers, poi performers and more – and special effects to create a jaw-dropping experience that allows guests to relive classic film moments in a whole new way. 

Guests will see the colorful Caterbus with giant rainbows on the vibrant Trolls float, a massive 16-foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man atop the Ghostbusters float, groovy Minions on a 70s dance floor across the Minions float, a live marching drum line performing the iconic movie score from JAWS alongside a float themed to the film, and – for the epic finale – the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex aboard the Jurassic World float – and so much more.  

Adding to the excitement, guests can purchase all-new interactive bubble wands inspired by some of the parade’s films that illuminate, blow bubbles, vibrate, and activate sounds when interacting with select Universal Mega Movie Parade floats, as well as other bubble wands. 

Featuring characters from DreamWorks Animation's Trolls, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World, and Illumination's Minions, each bubble wand features sounds and lights unique to each character, creating custom interactions for guests. Wands are available for purchase at various retail locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal Mega Movie Parade tops off the exciting collection of new ‘must-see’ experiences Universal Orlando Resort debuted this summer that include:

  • DreamWorks Land (Universal Studios Florida), an expansive, vibrant themed environment featuring attractions, character meet and greets, interactive play areas and a live show inspired by beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.
  • CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular (Universal Studios Florida), a riveting new nighttime lagoon show taking guests on a cinematic journey through sentimental soundtracks from blockbuster films that have inspired Universal Orlando’s past, present and future attractions.
  • Hogwarts Always in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade (Universal Islands of Adventure), an all-new castle projection show that takes guests on a journey through iconic moments of a school year at Hogwarts.

Access to all the new entertainment at Universal Orlando is included with theme parks admission. Special guest offers include: 

  • The “Get 2 Days Free with a 2-Park, 3-Day Ticket” offer allows guests to enjoy five days of theme park fun across Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for the price of a 3-Day ticket.  
  • A 3-Park, 5-Night Vacation Package at 30 percent savings that includes accommodations at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort or Universal Aventura Hotel.  

 


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