DreamWorks Theatre

DreamWorks Theatre is a motion simulator attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood that opened on June 15, 2018, in the Universal City, California community of Los Angeles. The attraction is themed around characters featured in films from DreamWorks Animation and features the use of projection mapping. It replaced the Shrek 4-D attraction, which closed on August 13, 2017.

DreamWorks Theatre
Universal Studios Hollywood
AreaUpper Lot
Coordinates34°08′11″N 118°21′22″W
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateMay 29, 2018
Opening dateJune 15, 2018 (2018-06-15)
ReplacedShrek 4-D (2003 - 2017)
Ride statistics
Attraction type4-D film
Motion simulator
ManufacturerUniversal Creative
ThemeDreamWorks Animation

Background

Following NBCUniversal's purchase of DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion in 2016, it sought to leverage its newly acquired intellectual properties.[1] On June 5, 2017, Universal Studios Hollywood announced the new DreamWorks Theatre attraction would open in 2018 based on characters featured in DreamWorks Animation films, which replaced the Shrek 4-D attraction on August 13.[2]

The attraction pre-show features a variety of DreamWorks characters, including Shrek, Donkey, Gingy, and the Magic Mirror from Shrek, as well as Poppy from Trolls, and Marty and the Penguins from Madagascar.[3][4] DreamWorks' mascot, the Moon Child, even plays a role in the pre-show, opening the auditorium doors by swinging his fishing rod after being asked to do so by Po.

The theatre uses projection mapping on the interior walls, using a total of seven Christie 4K Boxer Cinema Projectors, surround sound audio, and physical effects such as water, wind, and articulating seats.[3][5]

Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest

The first attraction to show in the venue was Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest, which is based on the Kung Fu Panda franchise. It takes place on the morning of the Emperor's Great Feast of Heroes, where dragon warrior Po the Panda along with Master Shifu and Mr. Ping embark on a quest to deliver the Liquid of Limitless Power to the Emperor. It includes "raging rapids, river wolf pirates, awesome magic and, obviously, Kung Fu."[3] The film was developed in collaboration with DreamWorks, and it featured the original voice cast from Kung Fu Panda (except Dustin Hoffman, who is replaced by Fred Tatasciore as Shifu).[6]

The attraction opened on June 15, 2018.[4]

Cast

References
  1. MacDonald, Brady (June 5, 2017). "So long Shrek, hello Kung Fu Panda. Universal Studios to turn 4-D theater into DreamWorks showcase". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  2. "DREAMWORKS ANIMATION'S FAVORITE CHARACTERS HEADLINE ALL-NEW UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD ATTRACTION". NBCUniversal (Press release). June 5, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  3. Wax, Alyse (June 6, 2018). "First Look at the New Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest Attraction!". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  4. Mallenbaum, Carly (June 15, 2018). "Universal's new "Kung Fu Panda" ride doesn't exactly ooze awesomeness". USA TODAY. Gannett Satellite Information Network.
  5. "Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates The Opening Of DreamWorks Theatre And Kung Fu Panda Attraction". corporate.comcast.com (Press release). July 5, 2018.
  6. "We Toured Universal Studios' New Kung Fu Panda Attraction, Here's What We Saw". CINEMABLEND. June 11, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2020.


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