![]() ![]() Sahara Traders is expected to receive a bit of a makeover at the end of the summer, shortly before the ride reopens, in preparation for its grand reopening. Here is what the store looks like inside now. It is expected to remain as the Monsters store only until Revenge of the Mummy reopens later this summer. Sahara Traders will likely close in a few days to undergo its transformation into the temporary Universal Monsters store. In addition to the sign along the work walls promoting the upcoming new Monsters Store, a frightening mummy figure was also added outside the shop. Named Saraha Traders, it was revealed today that this store will be closing soon to be transformed, temporarily, into a Universal Classic Monsters tribute store. While the attraction recently closed for an extended refurbishment, the exit gift shop has remained open. Starting our update with a visit to Revenge of the Mummy. Welcome to Universal Studios Florida on a nice and mild January day. Plus, a new Universal Classic Monsters store is on the way and props from the recently closed Shrek 4-D are making their way into the prop shop for sale-including the iconic green ogre-vision 3D glasses themselves! Come with us as we take a photo journey through what’s going on around the park, and check out the video update below for additional visuals. Universal said it will continue to operate daily.With so much currently happening at Universal Studios Florida these days, it may be time again for regular check-ins! There are work walls in multiple locations around the park as rides are closed for refurbishment or closed for good, and preparation is underway for events. There's been a lot of speculation about what type of attraction could replace Shrek, but, again, nothing official has been announced.įans will still be able to meet Shrek and Donkey at the park's character meet-and-greet experience across the way. The short film in the attraction was released on DVD and on Netflix back in the day as Shrek 3-D and "The Ghost of Lord Farquaad," respectively.Īs for what comes next for the building that holds Shrek 4-D, Universal isn't disclosing that yet. at Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.įor those who can't enjoy Shrek 4-D one last time before it's gone, fear not, there are ways to still experience it outside a Universal theme park. Versions of the attraction still exist outside the U.S. Universal Studios Hollywood had a Shrek 4-D attraction but replaced it with DreamWorks Theatre in 2018. Orlando's Shrek 4-D is the last one in the United States, where there will be none after it closes Sunday. In recent years, part of the attraction has been used during Halloween Horror Nights for different haunted houses, including Halloween 4: Return of Michael Myers, Killer Klowns from Outer Space and Case Files Unearth: Legendary Truth. The cast of the original film lended their voices to the attraction, including Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and John Lithgow.įrom there, visitors make their way into a theater equipped with 4-D effects such as vibrating floors, moving seats, air blasts and water sprayers - all to simulate experiencing the action in the film. The indoor theater attraction features a 12-minute animated film that was designed to bridge the first "Shrek" film and its sequel, "Shrek 2." Picking up right where the first film left off, the short follows Shrek and Donkey as they try to save Princess Fiona from Lord Farquaad, who has returned in ghostly form. It's one of the first attractions visitors encounter when they enter the park. ![]() Shrek 4-D opened in the summer of 2003, replacing the park's opening day attraction Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies. "Someone start a petition pls this is so sad," wrote another.īut instead of wallowing in the sadness, let's take a fond look back at this Universal Studios staple as it prepares to leave us for good. Heartbreaking," wrote one user on Twitter. While Shrek 4-D might not be the best attraction in Universal's arsenal, it's certainly a fan-favorite as evidenced by the outpouring of emotions on social media following the news. Universal confirmed the closure back in October so if you're just finding out about this.sorry? Shrek 4-D opened in summer 2003, with original cast voices from Shrek filmsĪfter nearly 19 years of delighting fans with tongue-in-cheek humor and a few special effects, the attraction will have its last day of operation on Sunday.Fans express sadness about the closure on social media.Universal Studios Florida had announced the move in October.Sunday will be the last day Shrek 4-D will be open. ![]()
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