All-new themed land featuring DreamWorks Animation coming to Universal Orlando Resort in 2024

Jul 20, 2023 in "Universal Orlando Resort"

Posted: Thursday July 20, 2023 9:27am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Universal Orlando Resort has announced that an all-new themed land featuring DreamWorks Animation characters will replace Kidzone at Universal Studios Florida.

According to Universal, "As guests step into this new land, their imaginations will run wild as they take in the vibrant colors, sights and sounds that surround them. They will share special moments with their favorite characters like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse and explore themed, interactive play spaces and attractions that bring popular franchises like Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda to life in the most imaginatively fun ways."

The new DreamWorks land, coming to Universal Studios Florida, is part of a collection of new entertainment experiences debuting at Universal Orlando Resort in 2024.

Kidzone closed in January 2023 and has been largely cleared to begin work on the new land.

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Andrew25Mar 15, 2024

This isn't a ground-breaking land, but it's being designed in a way that could easily lend itself to expansions. USF has needed a proper (and relevant) kids area for a long time.

MisterPenguinMar 15, 2024

JT3000Mar 15, 2024

It's a churro stand.

lazyboy97oMar 14, 2024

They’re not using shovels, so clearly nothing.

DonniePeverleyMar 14, 2024

At the risk of scouring the vast volume of pages, can someone give me a brief synopsis of what will be built here. Are we getting major attractions here, or is it the expected cheap nonsense, lick of paint, and just throw some random IP on a carnival attraction.

BrerFoxesBayouAdventureMar 02, 2024

I really hope the sign is a placeholder, because holy crap does it look bad. A fully sculpted sign with the Dreamworks characters would be so cool IMO.

999th Happy HauntMar 02, 2024

Apparently new ET archway closer to the main path that will lead to the existing entrance is coming

ToTBellHopMar 02, 2024

ET is, however, surprisingly close to Shrek’s tree. The themes really clash. Wish they could enclose that outdoor ET queue.

SirwalterraleighMar 02, 2024

I believe they said that upfront…a bit of a sacred cow for them

jannerUKMar 02, 2024

Should ET remain untouched from this?

BrerFoxesBayouAdventureMar 01, 2024

Chickapin Hill was moved over here.

EricsBiscuitFeb 29, 2024

If the ladies in your group wear a fan ny pack instead of a traditional purse or backpack they can wear them on the rides. That’s what my wife does and it makes Uni 10x easier.

SirwalterraleighFeb 29, 2024

More functional… As in no 2 hour wait or a $35 line pass

sonoma15Feb 29, 2024

Yep! Should be pretty fun for kids.