Meet Shrek and become a Dragon Warrior with Po at DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida. This colorful and fun interactive area is great for young kids visiting the Universal parks. In this post I will share what there is to do at DreamWorks Land and if you should include it in your day.
DreamWorks Land is made for kids visiting Universal Studios. It has interactive areas, character meet and greets, a kiddie-coaster, and a stage show.
There is not a lot to it, but it is fun for the little ones visiting Universal Studios Florida. Mostly it is a great place for kids to stretch their legs, see their favorite characters, and play on a playground.
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Overview of DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios
The DreamWorks Land area is mostly explore at your own pace. There are a few showtimes and character meeting times that you should check. Find latest on the Universal App for details.
- Rides/Attractions: Trolls TrollerCoaster, Multiple Play Areas, DreamWorks Imagination Celebration, Po Live
- Characters: DreamWorks Character Zone, Shrek’s Swamp Meet
- Dining: Multiple Snack Kiosks
- Shopping: Small shopping area
Rides at DreamWorks Land
There is one ride in DreamWorks Land. It is the Trolls Trollercoaster kiddie roller coaster. This is usually a “first time” roller coaster for many kids and it is not intense at all. The minimum height requirement in 36″.
Two of the attractions are shows and they have set daily showtimes. Check the Universal App for the most updated times and to plan your day.
Po Live! is an interactive outdoor show. Guests can talk and train with an animated Po live on the screen. It is very cute and young kids will have fun interacting with Po.
DreamWorks Imagination Celebration features all the characters from DreamWorks land in this singing and dancing stage show. This show has bench seating and is indoors. Overall it is a great way to see a lot of the characters.
Play Areas at DreamWorks Land
Most of DreamWorks land is a big play area for little ones. There are specific areas to explore and experience that allows young kids to stretch their legs and play.
- King Harold’s Swamp Symphony is an interactive area where guests can stomp on the lily pads to make King Harold frogs sing different chords.
- Shrek’s Swamp for Little Orgres is a playground that includes a small splash pad.
- Mama Luna Feline Fiesta is a screen based interactive area.
- Poppy’s Playground is a small play area with tiny mushroom swings, best for toddlers and under. Guests can also meet Poppy nearby.
- Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp is another play area with a water bucket spilling every so often. You will get soaked if you stand under. Guests can walk around this area and avoid the soak zones.
Characters at DreamWorks Land
- DreamWorks Character Zone features Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse plus other DreamWorks Characters may make appearances.
- Shrek’s Swamp Meet is an outdoor meet and greet with Shrek and Donkey. Donkey talks and interacts with guests making this a unique experience.
- Guests may also find Poppy meeting near Poppy’s Playground and Puss in Boots at Mama Luna’s House for Cats.
Dining Options at DreamWorks Land
DreamWorks Imagination Cafe, Swamp Snacks and Trolls Treats are the casual dining areas at DreamWorks Land. There is no sit-down dining in the land.
DreamWorks Imagination Cafe has pizza, beignets, and a few other options. Swamp Snacks has options like the Shrekzel and Swamp Dog. Trolls Treats has ice cream treats for guests to try. Both are great spots for a snack to share.
Shopping at DreamWorks Land
High Five Hideaway is a small shop that features merchandise inspired by DreamWorks characters.
Final Thoughts
Should you include DreamWorks Land in your visit to Universal Studios Florida? If visiting with kids under 6, yes! They will enjoy it!
For guests visiting with older kids you may want to walk through to check it out or skip it. Depends on what your family likes.
We enjoyed meeting Shrek and checking out the area as well as taking a ride on the Trollercoaster, if the line is short. If none of that interests your group your time is better spent riding the other rides at the park.
Overall DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios is a great addition to the park. I would love for them to continue building it out and add an indoor boat ride attraction for the whole family, but this is more a “dream big idea” than anything. If you have small kids consider including it in your visit!
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Leah has been planning and writing about Universal trips since 2016. She loves finding the best places to eat and stay during her visits to the park. Leah enjoys the little details that make visiting the parks so immersive and special, and sharing that with her readers.
