DreamWorks Theatre

DreamWorks Theatre
DreamWorks Theatre
	DreamWorks Theatre signage in 2022
Universal Studios Hollywood
Area	Upper Lot
Coordinates	34°08′11″N 118°21′22″W
Status	Operating
Soft opening date	May 29, 2018
Opening date	June 15, 2018
Replaced	Shrek 4-D (2003 - 2017)
Ride statistics
Attraction type	4-D film; Motion simulator
Manufacturer	Universal Creative
Theme	DreamWorks Animation
	Universal Express Pass available

DreamWorks Theatre is a motion simulator attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood that opened on June 15, 2018, in the Universal City area of Los Angeles, California. The Theatre 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.

Background

In 2016, NBCUniversal acquired DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion.[1] Universal Studios Hollywood made an announcement on June 5, 2017, regarding the opening of a new DreamWorks Theatre attraction replacing the Shrek 4-D attraction,[2] It debuted on June 15, 2018,[3] and features characters from DreamWorks Animation films.

The attraction's pre-show features a variety of DreamWorks characters such as the DreamWorks mascot, the Moon Child.

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

Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest

The first attraction to show on 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."[4] The film was developed in collaboration with DreamWorks, and it featured the original voice cast from Kung Fu Panda (except Dustin Hoffman, who was replaced by Fred Tatasciore as Shifu).[5]

The attraction opened on June 15, 2018.[6]

References

Littleton, Brent Lang,Cynthia; Lang, Brent; Littleton, Cynthia (April 28, 2016). "NBCUniversal to Acquire DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 Billion". Variety. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
Hugo Martin (June 5, 2017). "Shrek is out, Kung Fu Panda is in at Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
Alexander, Bryan. "First look: Po kicks again at Universal Studios with 'Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest'". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
Wax, Alyse (June 6, 2018). "First Look at the New Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest Attraction!". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
"We Toured Universal Studios' New Kung Fu Panda Attraction, Here's What We Saw". CINEMABLEND. June 11, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
Mallenbaum, Carly (June 15, 2018). "Universal's new "Kung Fu Panda" ride doesn't exactly ooze awesomeness". USA TODAY. Gannett Satellite Information Network.

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[1] Littleton, Brent Lang,Cynthia; Lang, Brent; Littleton, Cynthia (April 28, 2016). "NBCUniversal to Acquire DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 Billion". Variety. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[2] Hugo Martin (June 5, 2017). "Shrek is out, Kung Fu Panda is in at Universal Studios Hollywood". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.

[3] Alexander, Bryan. "First look: Po kicks again at Universal Studios with 'Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest'". USA TODAY. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.

[wax-4] Wax, Alyse (June 6, 2018). "First Look at the New Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor's Quest Attraction!". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved January 22, 2020.

[5] "We Toured Universal Studios' New Kung Fu Panda Attraction, Here's What We Saw". CINEMABLEND. June 11, 2018. Retrieved January 22, 2020.

[mallenbaum-6] Mallenbaum, Carly (June 15, 2018). "Universal's new "Kung Fu Panda" ride doesn't exactly ooze awesomeness". USA TODAY. Gannett Satellite Information Network.