What we don’t know is what exactly is coming to the space, be it a new attraction or re-theme of the current attractions in the area. At one point, pre- Epic Universe, there was a thought that a version of Super Nintendo World would be going into the space. “What’s coming next to KidZone” has been a constant rumor in theme park circles for years at this point. Shrek & Donkey joined the Dreamworks Destination, relocating in 2022 following the closure of Shrek 4D in January. Dreamworks Destination is technically the “newest” attraction in the area, opening in 2021, but its roots date back to A Day in the Park with Barney, which opened in KidZone in 1995. Universal added Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, an “off-the-shelf” family coaster from Vekoma, to the area in March of 1999. Curious George Goes to Town is a water play area that debuted in 1998, and features one of Universal’s most hidden gems, “The Ball Factory.” The children’s play area, themed to the 1986 film An American Tail, features a number of oversized play elements, including a giant “spider web” and a water slide. Based on the map above, the green areas are “safe,” and the red area contains the attractions that are closing.įievel’s Playland originally opened in 1992, two years after Universal Studios Florida originally opened. Adventure and Animal Actors on Location!, along with SpongeBob StorePants and the KidZone Pizza Company will remain open. ![]() The final day of operation for all of these attractions will be January 15, 2023. To make way for these new additions, Universal Orlando announced the impending closure of Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination, and Shrek & Donkey’s Meet & Greet. Universal Orlando Resort November 2, 2022 ![]() Update from Universal Orlando Resort: /ecVeEHfvbd In a Tuesday announcement on social media, Universal Orlando Resort announced that several long-time attractions at the park would close to make way for a project that is “bringing exciting new family entertainment to Universal Studios Florida that will immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters.”
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