There’s ogre mayhem and trollblazers in Orlando this summer and we’re as excited as Donkey about it.
This summer, Universal Orlando Resort will debut DreamWorks Land.
It’s a vibrant new themed environment inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved characters Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.
Shrek will always come first in any discussion with me on animated films.
And I couldn’t leave Orlando on my last visit without visiting the Shrek 4D cinema and getting sprayed.
In fact as well as the memories I took away I ensured I’d have a constant reminder, and airport tag of Shrek and Donkey.
Captioned… ‘Are we there yet?’
Like ogres and onions, guests can peel back layers of fun in Shrek’s oasis to discover “ogre-the-top” adventures at every turn.
Ogre and out
Shrek’s Swamp Meet: Guests can visit Shrek’s Swamp Meet, outside his 35ft tall cottage and meet your big pals.
And get this, Donkey is only too eager to joke around and converse with guests.
Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres: This ogre-sized play area features four fun slides, wet play areas and a playground.
Where guests can climb, bounce and splash around as well as venture into Shrek’s outhouse.
Mama Luna Feline Fiesta: And a nod to Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish is this new interactive experience that takes place in Mama Luna’s retirement home for cats.
Here, guests get to play with Mama Luna’s many cats on vivid interactive screens activated by buttons, bells, maracas and levers and meet Puss in Boots.
King Harold’s Swamp Symphony: Guests can create their own melodious masterpiece.
As they trigger a choir of ever-changing frog ribbits by continually stomping on an array of interactive lily pads.
Swamp Snacks: Families can feast on Shrekzel, Far Far A Waffle, Frozen Ogre and more.
Now family life as we know has softened Shrek and proof here too.
With our favourite ogre happy to share DreamWorks Land with the Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.
Rock’n’Troll
A fountain featuring Poppy and Branch sits at the centre of the Trolls Village and this being Orlando there’s a rollercoaster, or trollercoaster (gerrit?).
And whisper it we’ve seen the real thing in Norway.
Trolls Trollercoaster: After strolling through a marquee starring Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin and Chenille, guests of all ages can take a ride on the Caterbus.
Escaping evil spiders as they speed along a bright orange and yellow track aboard this family-friendly rollercoaster.
Poppy’s Playground: Nestled under a giant, the 20-foot mushroom is Poppy’s Playground.
A shaded play area featuring colourful flowers and bugs with a bountiful array of fun bouncing and climbing structures.
Trolls Treats: Poppy’s boombox from Trolls Band Together has been transformed into a kiosk with Trolls ice cream treats.
Like the pink lemonade-flavoured Poppy-licious Pink and huckleberry-flavoured BroZone Berry.
Pandamonium
And Kung Fu Panda is kickin’.
Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp: Within both wet and dry play areas, guests can help the pandas wash and dry their laundry with water cannons, dump buckets, giant fans and more.
There’s also an interactive gong, giggling baby pandas, and oversized merry-go-round noodle bowls from Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop.
Po Live!: This digital, interactive meet and greet experience gives guests the opportunity to interact with the Dragon Warrior himself.
He’ll teach you cool Kung Fu moves, cook delicious stir fry and babysit his little cousin, Ling Ling…all at the same time.
And retail therapy
High Five Hideaway: Cloud Guy has the latest merchandise including apparel, plush and accessories from Shrek, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Gabby’s Dollhouse and more.
You’ll be glad that you have a memento of your ogre mayhem and trollblazers in Orlando.
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