Universal Studios Orlando takes movie magic to a whole new level. We all know about the lands dedicated to Harry Potter and the Wizarding World but did you know about the other movie experiences at the parks? Follow along as we break down the must-see attractions and meet and greets featuring our favorite friends from Madagascar, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, and more!
To celebrate Universal Pictures’ newest film How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, you can now experience what it feels like to ride Toothless across open skies. Now – March 12, get your video and photo with Toothless in an exclusive green screen experience. You’ll be able to receive a copy of the video recording via email.
There is also new How To Train Your Dragon merchandise that will be available for purchase. Plus, you can receive a 10% discount from Menchies in Universal CityWalknow through March 10 by showing your How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World movie ticket from Universal Cinemark.
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Green Screen Video/Photo Experience: Located in front of Animal Actors on Location! in Universal Studios Florida
Merchandise: Universal Studios Store in Universal Studios and Trading Company in Islands of Adventure
Who’s ready to boogie with Trolls? Get together for a family photo with Branch, Poppy and the newest member, Guy Diamond! Plus, you can see them star in our nighttime lagoon show Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration.
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Meet and Greet: KidZone in Universal Studios
Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration: Viewing area is located at Central Park in Universal Studios
You know we’ve got Shrek 4-D as an ogre-the-top attraction, but did you know you could meet Shrek and Donkey’s swashbuckling friend Puss in Boots? Even better is Puss in Boots does meet and greets with his companion Kitty Softpaws!
Location: Port of Entry in Islands of Adventure and Production Central outside of Shrek 4-D in Universal Studios
Get ready to show off your kung fu moves with Po from Kung Fu Panda. You can also pick up fun merchandise in the Universal Studios Stores.
Location: Port of Entry in Islands of Adventure
You can meet your favorite characters from Madagascar, including the Penguins, Alex the Lion and King Julien. Plus, you can see them and the rest of the Madagascar crew every winter in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s.
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The Penguins: Hollywood Blvd. near the Garden of Allah in Universal Studios
Alex the Lion and King Julien: Port of Entry in Islands of Adventure
You can check out The Secret Life of Pets daily in Universal’s Superstar Parade. At select times throughout the day, you can even get up close and talk with the pets as they pull the parade float out in the Character Party Zone across from Mel’s Drive-In.
There is also The Secret Life of Pets merch you can get from t-shirts to stuffed animals!
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Universal’s Superstar Parade: Throughout the streets of Universal Studios
Character Party Zone: Select times throughout the day across from Mel’s Drive-In in Universal Studios
Merchandise: Universal Studios Stores in Universal Studios and CityWalk
Source: Universal Parks Blog
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