DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando Opens June 14 [Plus New Parade and Shows]

There’s good news for Universal Orlando fans: we finally know when DreamWorks Land will be opening — June 14, 2024!

And that’s not all; Universal will also be debuting a new parade and 2 nighttime shows — including a Harry Potter projection show!

The new additions to the KidZone section of the park will be a welcome addition for families looking for attractions that are suited more to little kids and now we know that some of our favorite characters will be in full force.

With a new Trolls-themed roller coaster, a Kung Fu Panda training area, and a Shrek meet and greet, there will be lots of areas to ride, splash, laugh, and play during the day…and at night, there will be more entertainment in the parks than ever.

Let’s take a look at the details.

DreamWorks Land Opens June 14

The KidZone section of Universal Studios closed last year. After that, fans were left guessing as to what would replace some fan-favorite attractions, including Curious George Goes to Town, Fievel’s Playland, and Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster.

Finally, Universal announced that an all-new, DreamWorks-themed land would take over the space while still leaving Animal Actors on Location!, E.T. Adventure, KidZone Pizza Company, and the SpongeBob StorePants store intact.

Now we have more details of the new attractions and know they will open on June 14, 2024.

Trolls Trollercoaster

The little thrill-seeker in your family will be happy to know that a family-friendly rollercoaster is on its way.

The Trolls Trollercoaster will have guests climb aboard the caterpillar Caterbus with Poppy, Tiny, and the twins Satin and Chenille to try to escape some spooky spiders.

Plus, there will be a shady play area with climbing structures and a Trolls-themed refreshment station.

Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp

Kung Fu Panda fans, get ready to learn some kung-fu!

Guests will be able to step into Panda Village, the ancestral home of Po (and all pandas), and train with Po in this interactive area.

There will be wet and dry areas where you can help the pandas wash and dry their laundry with water cannons, play with dump water buckets, play with giant fans, and more.

Oh, and go for a spin in the merry-go-round noodle bowls from Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop!

Shrek’s Swamp Meet

If you’ve been missing Shrek ever since the Minions took over his ride, soon you’ll be able to meet your favorite ogre along with Fiona and Donkey outside of Shrek’s cottage.

Besides a meet and greet, Shrek’s Swamp will also feature a playground where little ogres can climb, slide, and even splash through Shrek’s home.

If you are into swamp music, don’t miss King Harold’s Swamp Symphony, where you can hop on lily pads to create a melody of frog rabbits.

And, of course, there will be snacks, including a Shrekzel.

Hogwarts Always

Harry Potter fans, get ready. There is a new nighttime extravaganza debuting on June 14 — Hogwarts Always!

On select nights, a projection show will “take guests on a journey through iconic moments of a school year at Hogwarts.”

The show will use Hogwarts Castle as the backdrop and will feature 4 different endings dedicated to each Hogwarts house. It will end with a fireworks display.

CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular

Leaving the park after a long day won’t be a bad thing when you have a brand-new nighttime show to look forward to.

Debuting June 14, CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular will transform the water of Universal Studios Florida lagoon with 228 fountains (that shoot 131 feet in the air), 4K projection mapping, an original composition meticulously crafted to each scene — oh, and 600 drones!

The show will feature scenes and scores from your favorite films, including Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, “Jurassic World,” “Jaws,” “Shrek,” “Ghostbusters,” “Trolls,” “Back to the Future,” “Universal Monsters,” “Transformers,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “E.T.,” “Fast and Furious,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “Minions,” “The Mummy,” and “King Kong.”

Universal Mega Movie Parade

Starting July 3, 2024, Universal will roll out its biggest daytime parade — Universal Mega Movie Parade.

With 13 brand-new floats and nearly 100 performers, including dancers, skaters, stilt walkers, and poi performers, you won’t want to miss this parade.

There will be something for everyone with nods to 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.”

Universal Orlando Updates

Universal Orlando Resort has been busy lately, continuing to roll out impressive attractions for all ages, including the highly anticipated Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast.

We are thrilled to debut an array of never-before-seen experiences for the entire family to enjoy from day to night. 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.

Karen Irwin, President & COO of Universal Orlando Resort

Although many visitors head to Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure for thrill rides like Jurassic World VelociCoaster and Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, there are plenty of attractions for younger guests too — and now there’s even more on the way.

After all, parents can only ride the Caro-Seuss-el so many times …

Final Thoughts

After months of anticipation, Universal fans should be excited to see this new land packed with multiple interactive play areas, a rollercoaster, character meet and greets, and more.

Plus, new shows and a parade will keep fans of all ages coming back to the parks this summer and beyond.