As if Universal Orlando wasn’t already excited enough about the impending opening of an all-new theme park in 2025, Universal Orlando has plans for a summer of blockbuster entertainment.
Universal announced Monday a new parade, a nighttime lagoon show, a Wizarding World of Harry Potter projection show and more. The first of these new experiences will debut on June 14th. Here are some of the “mega” movie delights you can experience this summer.
Movie: Symphonic Spectacular
On June 14, Universal Studios in Florida will debut an all-new nighttime show that brings the park’s lagoon to life with music, fountains, projection mapping, and drones. The show explores the legacy of Universal’s blockbuster movies that have inspired past, present and current theme park attractions.
Guests can experience music from iconic movies such as “Jurassic World,” “Jaws,” “Ghostbusters,” “Back to the Future,” “Harry Potter,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “Minions.” Masu. Your favorite scenes and characters are projected onto the fountain above the lagoon. During this time, more than 600 drones will fly overhead, making the show even more spectacular.
universal mega movie parade
Continuing with the theme of bringing cinematic masterpieces from the big screen to the parks, the Universal Mega Movie Parade will debut at Universal Studios Park in Florida on July 3. The parade will feature classic films such as “ET,” “Back to the Future,” “Jaws” and “Ghostbusters,” as well as “Jurassic World,” “Minions,” “The Thing,” “ Trolls”, “Kung Fu Panda.”
The Universal Mega Movie Parade will feature 13 new floats, special effects and about 100 dancers, skaters, stilt walkers and other performers. You’ll have to see it in person to know just how “huge” this parade really is, but Universal says the “Ghostbusters” float will feature a 16-foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, a Catabus and a We shared that a rainbow will appear. “Troll” floats, and several giant dinosaurs float above “Jurassic World.”
To celebrate the new parade, the park will open a pop-up summer tribute store with themed rooms, merchandise and photo shoots inspired by the movies featured in the parade.
hogwarts always
Hogwarts Always will debut June 14 at Universal Islands of Adventure’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. On select nights, you can watch scenes from the Hogwarts school year projected onto the facade of Hogwarts Castle, from shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley to riding the Hogwarts Express and participating in the Sorting Ceremony.
As an added surprise, the show has four different endings. Each one honors a different Hogwarts house, and you never know which one will come out on top.
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Dreamworks Land Open
Universal Orlando’s newest land will also open on June 14th. DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios, Florida will feature attractions, play areas, meet-and-greets, restaurants and retail stores themed after popular DreamWorks films such as “Shrek,” “Trolls” and “Kung Fu.” . Panda. “
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In addition to fun experiences like riding the Trawler Coaster and playing in Shrek’s Swamp, guests can experience a multisensory live show called DreamWorks Imagination Celebration that brings these popular movies to life in a whole new way. You can participate.
conclusion
If you aren’t planning a summer trip, now is the time to do so. Choose your favorite Universal hotel, research your favorite restaurants, and find the best rides. Universal Orlando will be in full swing this summer, so book your trip now.
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