Shrek 4D - Hollywood

[Chris]

We are only a week away from reopening, if you haven't seen the facade go down by now its safe to say it isn't changing.

 

[William]

I'll be going on the day of re-opening, and plan on seeing it sometime during the day. I'm curious to see what they've accomplished behind the walls.

 

[raven24]

All of us Shrekies are getting retrained for the attraction this Thursday. I'll see if I can drop in some info without giving too much away.

 

[raven24]

I'm still at work, but I wanted to drop in a tiny bit of info. For one, this is just phase 2 of the project for Shrek. Another thing is the loading process is going back to the way it used to be years ago (going through the back queue). I can't tell you exactly, but a change has come to the preshow, a positive one, IMO.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I'm definitely curious to see how this pans out! I hope eventually the actual show gets some updates...

 

[Allen The Actor]

As for going through the back, do you mean they saved the old extended queue tent or do you mean we'll just be entering through the original entrance again?

As for this being "just" Phase 2, is that assuming or knowing there will be a Phase 3 in redoing the attraction?

 

[b4ben24]

They did not change much. They just changed the Potter construction around it, and a new line.

 

[raven24]

As for going through the back, do you mean they saved the old extended queue tent or do you mean we'll just be entering through the original entrance again?

As for this being "just" Phase 2, is that assuming or knowing there will be a Phase 3 in redoing the attraction?

Yes, the original entrance is to be used again. And correct, there are apparently four phases in total, so we've got two more to go.

 

[b4ben24]

I was at Shrek yesterday (December 19th) and the construction walls were still up. 

 

[Alexshow.]

is tha tent-o-fun being reused?

 

[Allen The Actor]

Yes, the original entrance is to be used again. And correct, there are apparently four phases in total, so we've got two more to go.

Very good to know! I hope the next two phases bring something substantial to at least somewhat upgrade the attraction!

 

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My guess, is 3rd phase is the reopening of the area behind walls still to the right of the new entrance and phase 4 is the actual new entrance that will open with the Palm Tree Walkway on the right side of the street to the new round plaza that opened with Production Central.

 

[Jon Fu]

Shrek 4D reopened today with a modified preshow (they've added Donkey!), entrance and queue: http://insideuniversal.net/2014/12/shrek-4d-reopens-with-modified-entrance-and-queue/

 

[Allen The Actor]

That's really cool! Very cute addition!

Not exactly sure it makes any sense though. What on earth is Donkey doing in Farquad's dungeon? He's supposed to be with Shrek and Fiona helping them get to their honeymoon hotel...

Does he only interact before the original preshow starts, or does he talk along with the regular preshow? Any other noticeable changes?

Also ridiculously crazy how now we can TOUCH the backside of Hogsmeade from Shrek! Wow...haha

 

[Jon Fu]

^ He talks before the preshow.


As for the thematic issues, I'm willing to let that slide when you consider the transition from the dungeon to Lord Farquaad's plush theater.

 

[Bonkers]

Doesn't make sense, but it's still looks like a great addition.

 

[Allen The Actor]

^ He talks before the preshow.

As for the thematic issues, I'm willing to let that slide when you consider the transition from the dungeon to Lord Farquaad's plush theater.

Gotcha! That sounds fun

And I'll let it slide as well, I just find it amusing Definitely a great addition!

 

[Allen The Actor]

By the way....for the Donkey in the preshow now, is it the same interactive Donkey from the meet and greet? If so, it's not an animatronic, it's a puppet.

 

[raven24]

By the way....for the Donkey in the preshow now, is it the same interactive Donkey from the meet and greet? If so, it's not an animatronic, it's a puppet.

It's the same interactive donkey, which is both an animatronic and a puppet. There are about 5-7 voice actors/improv actors who play donkey. I got to see them all in action the other day, it was very cool.

 

[Bonkers]

So does this mean no more Donkey (waffle cart) M&G?