Universal Orlando Resort is poised to shut down five of its popular attractions, as the Florida theme park prepares to make way for a series of different offerings for families.
To make way for these new additions, Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek and Donkey’s Meet & Greet will close on January 16, 2023.
Other KidZone favourites will not be shut down however, including the E.T. Adventure, Animal Actors on Location!, SpongeBob StorePants – including meet and greets with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends – and KidZone Pizza Company.
It is not yet known what will replace the attractions, but the resort has teased that it will "immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters" in its KidZone.
According to the theme park experts at Orlando Park Stop, rumours about what could move into the area have been circulating for a long time.
At one point Pokemon was tipped for a takeover, while some have suggested new concepts based on DreamWorks or Illumination animated films.
"If I were to guess though, and this is just a guess, DreamWorks’ Trolls would be my front-runner to receive an attraction of some sort," Orlando Park Stop writes. "They are a fan-favourite with kids, and they seem to sell a lot of merchandise."
There are plenty of other new attractions to enjoy during a visit to Orlando. Last year Universal launched the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, which allows visitors to embark on a high speed dash through the park’s Velociraptor paddock.
You’ll feel the rush of the hunt as you race alongside these nimble predators, twisting and soaring above the land and water.
At Walt Disney World, Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is now taking visitors through the cartoon world that has been gracing our TV screens for decades.
If you're not a cartoon fan, then the new Star Wars battle at Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge may be more up your street.
"With multiple ride systems carrying you through multiple scenes, jaw-dropping effects and an incredible drop from space, it's one of the most advanced and immersive Disney Parks attraction experiences ever," Disney promises.
For those with young toddlers, you may also want to try out the new Peppa Pig World at the state's Legoland.
