Universal Orlando Resort’s Largest Daytime Parade, Universal Mega Movie Parade Now Open

Get ready to be amazed as Universal Orlando Resort unveils its largest daytime parade yet! The Universal Mega Movie Parade is now open at Universal Studios Florida, bringing fan-favorite films to life right before your eyes. This spectacular parade highlights iconic movies such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, Jaws, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World, Illumination’s Minions and Sing, and DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.

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Parade Highlights

The Universal Mega Movie Parade features 13 new floats, nearly 100 performers, and an array of special effects. Guests can marvel at:

• The Trolls Float: Featuring the colorful Caterbus with giant rainbows.
• The Ghostbusters Float: Showcasing a massive 16-foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.
• The Minions Float: Groovy Minions on a 70s dance floor.
• The Jaws Float: A live marching drum line performing the iconic movie score alongside a themed float.
• The Jurassic World Float: The epic finale with a fierce Tyrannosaurus rex.

Additionally, fans will spot details paying homage to iconic elements from the films as the parade winds through Universal Studios Florida.

Interactive Bubble Wands

To enhance the experience, guests can purchase interactive bubble wands inspired by the parade’s films. These wands illuminate, blow bubbles, vibrate, and activate sounds when interacting with select parade floats and other bubble wands. Featuring characters from Trolls, Jurassic World, and Minions, each bubble wand offers unique sounds and lights for custom interactions. These wands are available at various retail locations throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

New Experiences at Universal Orlando

The Universal Mega Movie Parade tops off a collection of new experiences that Universal Orlando Resort debuted this summer, providing fun for the whole family from day to night. Other must-see experiences include:

• DreamWorks Land: An expansive, vibrant themed environment with attractions, character meet-and-greets, interactive play areas, and a live show inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda.
• CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular: A riveting new nighttime lagoon show that takes guests on a cinematic journey through soundtracks from blockbuster films that have inspired Universal Orlando’s past, present, and future attractions.
• Hogwarts Always in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade: An all-new castle projection show that takes guests through iconic moments of a school year at Hogwarts.

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Plan Your Visit

Access to all the incredible new entertainment at Universal Orlando is included with theme park admission. Guests can take advantage of special offers to plan their visit:

• Get 2 Days Free with a 2-Park, 3-Day Ticket: Enjoy five days of theme park fun for the price of a 3-day ticket.
• Save 30% off a 3-Park, 5-Night Vacation Package: Includes accommodations at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort or Universal Aventura Hotel.
• Save 25% on Room Types at Universal Endless Summer Resort: Discounts on stays of three to six nights now through August 24, 2024.

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