Universal Orlando to close five attractions to make room for new family entertainment based on ‘beloved animated characters’ – Deadline

Universal Orlando Resort Today announced the closure of at least five attractions to make way for what it calls “new family entertainment.” According to an announcement posted on the resort’s Twitter page, Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek and Donkey’s Meet & Greet will be permanently closed at the end of January 15, 203.

While those features are closing, Universal says “Alien Adventures, Animal Actors Live!, SpongeBob SquarePants Store Pants — including meet and greet with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends — and KidZone Pizza will remain open.”

The statement promises that the sunset attraction will be replaced by “exciting new family entertainment that will immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters”.

What could that be?

Universal Studios confirmed in March that its Orlando resort will get Super Nintendo World sometime after the eponymous area of ​​the Los Angeles park opens.That Scheduled early next year.However, according to the license document reportedly obtained According to the Park Stop blog, Super Nintendo World Florida appears to be part of a huge new epic cosmic park being built in Orlando.

Some educated guess Content about what will fill the space includes possible Pokémon appeal, or concepts based on DreamWorks or Lighting IP, such as troll or The Secret Life of Pets — Illumination’s Minions already have their own area next year. Universal has promised to provide more details “in the coming months.”