While much of the focus on the Universal Orlando Resort is currently on Epic Universe, a NEW land is opening at Universal Studios Florida.

DreamWorks Land

Based on the films of Dreamworks Animation Studios, this new land occupies the space formerly occupied by Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. We’ve already had a chance to check out this new land, but now we’re exploring even more and bringing you with us!

It’s time to explore even more of DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando! The land officially opens on June 14th and features a brand-new ride, a show, and several meet & greets and play areas dedicated to kids. We got to check it out a day early thanks to a media preview.

Shrek’s Cottage

Shrek’s Swamp is where you’ll find the iconic ogre’s humble abode has been designed into a vast playground with four slides, a water play zone, and a slide down Shrek’s outhouse!

Shrek and Donkey and Fiona!

Trolls Village is every bit as whimsical and colorful as the movies themselves. Featured in this area is the family-friendly “Trollercoaster,” a play area, a snack spot, and a merchandise location.

Poppy’s Playground

I’m sorry, I just can’t get over “Trollercoaster” as a name — I think it’s actually the perfect choice! 😂 What do you guys think?

Trolls Trollercoaster

Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp is a fun play area themed after Kung Fu Panda that brings to life The Panda Village from the movie and has tons of interactive elements. A fun inclusion is Mr. Ping’s Noodle Kaboodle which has merry-go-rounds shaped like bowls of noodles.

Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp

This area is also home to ‘Po Live!’ where you can interact with Po as he teaches you some kung-fu moves and tips to cook the best stir-fry (all the things a dragon warrior needs to know). This show reminded us a lot of Turtle Talk With Crush in EPCOT!

Po Live!

While in DreamWorks Land for our media preview, we also got to check out some new snacks! The Trolls-themed ice cream cones are SO cute, and we really loved the Poppy version. They have some really unique flavors like huckleberry and pink lemonade, and ours reminded us of a lemon meringue pie ice cream flavor. It was sweet and creamy while being a little tart, and perfectly refreshing for a hot day!

Poppy Ice Cream Cone

We also got to check out the iconic new snack, the Shrekzel! It comes with a cheese sauce on the side that tastes somewhere between the flavor of Disney’s plastic cheese and the spray cheese you get in a can. Our pretzel was soft and buttery!

Shrekzel

And of course, we’ve got to talk about some of the entertainment! The DreamWorks Imagination Celebration is a great show for the family that features many of your favorite characters from the land, upbeat music, and lots of dancing. Your kiddos will definitely want to see this!

DreamWorks Imagination Celebration

We’re so excited that this new land is finally open! Make sure you check it out the next time you’re at Universal Studios Florida! Don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Universal and Disney World news.

Learn MORE About DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando Here

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