ORLANDO, Fla. – An all-new attraction, plus plenty of nostalgia and excitement await Universal Orlando guests this summer.
On Monday, the theme park announced a lineup of new experiences including a daytime parade and two experiences worth sticking around for to cap off their day.
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“We are thrilled to debut an array of never-before-seen experiences for the entire family to enjoy from day to night,” said Karen Irwin, President & COO of Universal Orlando Resort. “These new experiences - coupled with the amazing attractions currently in our theme parks - will allow our guests to create lasting memories that will make this summer truly unforgettable.”
Detailed summaries of the new additions are below:
DreamWorks Land
Inspired by beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek,” “Trolls” and “Kung Fu Panda,” the highly-anticipated new DreamWorks Land will make its official debut on June 14 at Universal Studios.
The new land - which takes over the former Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone area - will allow guests to explore Shrek’s Swamp, enjoy the Trollercoaster, interact with Po in the Panda Village, and encounter characters like Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse. Guests can also enter the worlds of some of their favorite characters in DreamWorks Imagination Celebration – a multisensory live show that will bring beloved DreamWorks stories to life.
Universal Mega Movie Parade
What’s being called Universal Orlando’s biggest daytime parade to date will combine 13 brand-new floats, nearly 100 performers, and special effects to create a jaw-dropping experience.
Debuting July 3 at Universal Studios, the Mega Movie Parade will be a celebration of iconic films such as “E.T.,” “Back to the Future,” “Jaws,” “Ghostbusters” and “Jurassic World,” Illumination’s “Minions” and “Sing” and DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls” and “Kung Fu Panda.”
Highlights include a 16-foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man atop the “Ghostbusters” float, and a live marching drum line performing the iconic movie score of “Jaws” alongside a float themed to the film. For the epic finale – a Gyrosphere, Raptors and the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex aboard the “Jurassic World” float.
Universal Orlando’s Summer Tribute Store will complement the new parade experience and feature themed rooms, merchandise and photo ops inspired by some of the films that will be seen in the parade. More details about the Summer Tribute Store will be revealed soon.
CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular
When night falls, the waters of the Universal Studios Florida lagoon will come to life with an all-new show.
Starting June 14, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular will celebrate the emotional power of music by leveraging the iconic scores and scenes from blockbuster films that have inspired Universal Orlando’s past, present and future attractions – including Warner Bros. Pictures Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, “Jurassic World,” “Jaws,” “Shrek,” Universal Monsters, “Transformers,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “King Kong” and more.
The next-level lagoon show will feature 228 fountains that reach heights up to 131 feet, incredible 4K projection mapping, an original composition featuring newly arranged scores meticulously crafted for each scene, and more than 600 drones.
Hogwarts Always
On select nights starting June 14, an incredible new projection show on the Hogwarts castle will take Hogsmeade guests on a journey through iconic moments of a school year. From supply shopping in Diagon Alley, and the exhilarating ride aboard the Hogwarts Express, to participating in the Sorting Ceremony, celebrating the House Cup winner and so much more.
The show will also feature four different endings that celebrate each Hogwarts house and will culminate with a colorful pyrotechnic display. Fans should also listen for dialogue from beloved characters like Professor Dumbledore, Hagrid, the Sorting Hat, and more throughout the show.
Starting now, guests visiting the parks can gear up for the amazing entertainment coming this summer with specialty merchandise celebrating the new experiences, including clothing, drinkware, headbands themed to beloved DreamWorks characters, and more. More details will be revealed in the next few months.
Just in time for these new summer experiences, Florida residents can take advantage of a “Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free on a 2-Park 2-Day” offer.
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