According to the IOA web site - "Shrek 4D" is opening at USF in the Summer of 2003 - No other details posted other than the attraction is filmed "in Ogre Vision" and replaces Alfred Hitchcocks "The Art Of Making Movies"
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Shrek at Universal Studios
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Here is the press release for the show:
Universal Studios Theme Parks and DreamWorks Team to Create 'Shrek 4-D(TM)' Multi-Sensory State-of-the-Art Attraction, Based on Academy Award(R)-Winning Blockbuster, Debuts Summer 2003
Wednesday January 15, 10:00 am ET
'Shrek 4-D(TM)' Opening Simultaneously at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Japan Continues the Saga of the 'Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told' With Ground-Breaking 'OgreVision' Animation and Sensory Immersion
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow Reprise Their Voice-Over Roles
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla. and OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 15
/PRNewswire/ -- The all-new multi-sensory "Shrek 4-D(TM)" attraction, a multi-media continuation of the "Shrek(R)" fairy tale, will be the first major attraction to be introduced simultaneously at Universal theme parks in Hollywood, Orlando and Japan.
The comic talents of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow will return to give voice to the swamp-dwelling ogre, Shrek, his faithful chatterbox companion, Donkey; his bride, Princess Fiona(TM); and the vengeful ghost of Lord Farquaad(TM) in an all-new animated saga that will pick up the story where the Oscar®-winning feature film "Shrek" left off.
In the new tale, there is trouble once again in the faraway Kingdom of Duloc(TM). The tale begins as Shrek, Princess Fiona and their companion, Donkey set off for a honeymoon at the enchanting Fairytale Falls. But the ghost of Lord Farquaad, intent on taking his fearsome revenge, interrupts the honeymooners' bliss. Soon, our fairy-tale heroes are face to face with ghostly foes and the audience is transported into the center of a thrilling adventure packed with such fast-paced sequences as an aerial dogfight between fire-breathing dragons and a steep plunge down a 300-foot deadly waterfall.
With 15 minutes of all-new 3-D animation, "Shrek 4-D" will bridge the narrative between "Shrek," "the greatest fairy-tale never told," and the upcoming sequel from DreamWorks Pictures. The "Shrek" saga continues with spectacular visuals and multiple special effects yet to be seen, heard and felt in a "4-D" attraction.
In announcing the new attraction, Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts said: "Universal theme parks are committed to presenting attractions that break new ground in live entertainment and to working with the most creative minds in our industry. The new "Shrek 4-D" attraction is an example of the tremendous rewards to be realized from working with a creative powerhouse such as DreamWorks."
Guests will be ushered into a pre-show chamber where they'll be greeted by the late, vertically challenged Lord Farquaad himself, who, in his first posthumous appearance, will inform guests of his ghostly scheme to haunt Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. The five-minute video preamble will prepare guests for their entry into the main theater and the wild adventure to follow.
Once settled in specially designed seats in the main auditorium, guests will don OgreVision glasses and will be transported to the fairy tale realm of Duloc, as the screen and the theater itself come alive with the tale of the Shrek-Princess Fiona honeymoon adventure. Surprising sensory elements will help propel the narrative experience through seats capable of both vertical and horizontal motion equipped with tactile transducers, pneumatic air propulsion and water spray nodules.
"Shrek 4-D" will mark the first animation to be created for a theme park by the animation wizards at PDI, the creators of "Shrek," as well as the earlier computer animated hit "Antz(TM)". The addition of three-dimensional depth to the animation and the creation of in-theater effects by attraction designers at Universal Creative will be parts of the new OgreVision multi-sensory experience.
Members of the team responsible for "Shrek" and for the upcoming DreamWorks Pictures sequel will also create the new animation. David Lipman, who served as co-executive producer for "Shrek," and is producing "Shrek II," will produce the theme park attraction.
In Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Japan, "Shrek 4-D" will be housed in its own castle-like building. When the attractions open in Summer 2003, as many as 1200 guests in each park will be able to experience the "Shrek 4-D" attraction hourly.
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando are units of Universal Parks & Resorts. Universal Parks & Resorts conceives designs, constructs and operates Universal's widely diversified themed entertainment businesses, location-based entertainment endeavors and leisure activity enterprises throughout the world.
Universal Parks & Resorts is a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment ( www.universalstudios.com ), the film, television and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.
DreamWorks SKG was formed in October, 1994, by its three principal partners -- Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen -- to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films; network, and cable television programming; home video entertainment; records; books; toys; and consumer products.
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Source: Universal Studios Theme Parks
Universal Studios Theme Parks and DreamWorks Team to Create 'Shrek 4-D(TM)' Multi-Sensory State-of-the-Art Attraction, Based on Academy Award(R)-Winning Blockbuster, Debuts Summer 2003
Wednesday January 15, 10:00 am ET
'Shrek 4-D(TM)' Opening Simultaneously at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Japan Continues the Saga of the 'Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told' With Ground-Breaking 'OgreVision' Animation and Sensory Immersion
Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow Reprise Their Voice-Over Roles
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. and ORLANDO, Fla. and OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 15
/PRNewswire/ -- The all-new multi-sensory "Shrek 4-D(TM)" attraction, a multi-media continuation of the "Shrek(R)" fairy tale, will be the first major attraction to be introduced simultaneously at Universal theme parks in Hollywood, Orlando and Japan.
The comic talents of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow will return to give voice to the swamp-dwelling ogre, Shrek, his faithful chatterbox companion, Donkey; his bride, Princess Fiona(TM); and the vengeful ghost of Lord Farquaad(TM) in an all-new animated saga that will pick up the story where the Oscar®-winning feature film "Shrek" left off.
In the new tale, there is trouble once again in the faraway Kingdom of Duloc(TM). The tale begins as Shrek, Princess Fiona and their companion, Donkey set off for a honeymoon at the enchanting Fairytale Falls. But the ghost of Lord Farquaad, intent on taking his fearsome revenge, interrupts the honeymooners' bliss. Soon, our fairy-tale heroes are face to face with ghostly foes and the audience is transported into the center of a thrilling adventure packed with such fast-paced sequences as an aerial dogfight between fire-breathing dragons and a steep plunge down a 300-foot deadly waterfall.
With 15 minutes of all-new 3-D animation, "Shrek 4-D" will bridge the narrative between "Shrek," "the greatest fairy-tale never told," and the upcoming sequel from DreamWorks Pictures. The "Shrek" saga continues with spectacular visuals and multiple special effects yet to be seen, heard and felt in a "4-D" attraction.
In announcing the new attraction, Tom Williams, chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts said: "Universal theme parks are committed to presenting attractions that break new ground in live entertainment and to working with the most creative minds in our industry. The new "Shrek 4-D" attraction is an example of the tremendous rewards to be realized from working with a creative powerhouse such as DreamWorks."
Guests will be ushered into a pre-show chamber where they'll be greeted by the late, vertically challenged Lord Farquaad himself, who, in his first posthumous appearance, will inform guests of his ghostly scheme to haunt Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. The five-minute video preamble will prepare guests for their entry into the main theater and the wild adventure to follow.
Once settled in specially designed seats in the main auditorium, guests will don OgreVision glasses and will be transported to the fairy tale realm of Duloc, as the screen and the theater itself come alive with the tale of the Shrek-Princess Fiona honeymoon adventure. Surprising sensory elements will help propel the narrative experience through seats capable of both vertical and horizontal motion equipped with tactile transducers, pneumatic air propulsion and water spray nodules.
"Shrek 4-D" will mark the first animation to be created for a theme park by the animation wizards at PDI, the creators of "Shrek," as well as the earlier computer animated hit "Antz(TM)". The addition of three-dimensional depth to the animation and the creation of in-theater effects by attraction designers at Universal Creative will be parts of the new OgreVision multi-sensory experience.
Members of the team responsible for "Shrek" and for the upcoming DreamWorks Pictures sequel will also create the new animation. David Lipman, who served as co-executive producer for "Shrek," and is producing "Shrek II," will produce the theme park attraction.
In Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Studios Japan, "Shrek 4-D" will be housed in its own castle-like building. When the attractions open in Summer 2003, as many as 1200 guests in each park will be able to experience the "Shrek 4-D" attraction hourly.
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando are units of Universal Parks & Resorts. Universal Parks & Resorts conceives designs, constructs and operates Universal's widely diversified themed entertainment businesses, location-based entertainment endeavors and leisure activity enterprises throughout the world.
Universal Parks & Resorts is a division of Vivendi UNIVERSAL Entertainment ( www.universalstudios.com ), the film, television and recreation entity of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.
DreamWorks SKG was formed in October, 1994, by its three principal partners -- Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen -- to produce live-action motion pictures; animated feature films; network, and cable television programming; home video entertainment; records; books; toys; and consumer products.
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Source: Universal Studios Theme Parks
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Sounds pretty awesome! These newer 3D shows are great. Plus, for Universal, it will give its own theme parks a chance to rip at Disney :lol: . I can see Universal Creative planting hidden jokes in the attraction, that would be pretty funny. I mean, they're already holding the attraction in a castle....
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
(Psst...Spider-man and MIB alone is worth it :lol: )
rocketman23
New Member
I think you are all missing one of the most important fun aspects of the USF: CURIOUS GEORGE! The adults get into as much as the kids... I always get lost in there having nerf wars with strangers or dumping water on unsuspecting tourists for a couple hours. Do try it out if you haven't...
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
Well, if you're feelin' hella good then you can keep on dancin' :lookaroun
Yep, T2:3D is definitely cool...
OOOOH yeah...and how can we forget Kong!!! :lookaroun
(sorry)
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
Originally posted by GaryT977
Kong? What Kong?
Gary...is that you in your avatar?
FourFourSeven
Member
Interesting - how many digs is Universal really willing to take at Disney when they live in the Mouse's backyard? I'll bet there's little-to-no Disney-teasing here.
Also, I'm surprised they couldn't come up with something more original than "4-D" in the title - it's been used before.
Also, I'm surprised they couldn't come up with something more original than "4-D" in the title - it's been used before.
BRER STITCH
Well-Known Member
:sohappy:
OMG ROCKETMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe you wrote this! I had been meaning to start a thread on this a while ago, but there has never been any mention of it on here!
I LOVE THIS ATTRACTION!!!!!!!!
In fact, I have been lobbying to get one built up here for Summers in Buffalo!
Some of the most fun times we recall when talkng about vacations were at CURIOUS GEORGE'S!!! This comes up EVERY time a vacation is talked about --and I was there with a group of guy friends in our late 20's!!!!!
WE LOVE IT!
Glad to see we are not alone! :lol:
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P.S. GO BILLS!!!
BRER STITCH
Well-Known Member
And now....backto our topic.... :lol:
SHREK was such an AWESOME movie!
Which Disney Attraction do you think it will most be like???
Immediately, an attraction like "Tough to Be a Bug" comes to mind, with the "4th D" being similar scent-ual tricks.
Sounds to be more advanced though, like the Jetson Attraction (?) that actually lifted up and moved the theater seat sections (as opposed to just shaking them, etc.)
Either way, I'm sure with the talent involved, it will be good!
Any thoughts????
SHREK was such an AWESOME movie!
Which Disney Attraction do you think it will most be like???
Immediately, an attraction like "Tough to Be a Bug" comes to mind, with the "4th D" being similar scent-ual tricks.
Sounds to be more advanced though, like the Jetson Attraction (?) that actually lifted up and moved the theater seat sections (as opposed to just shaking them, etc.)
Either way, I'm sure with the talent involved, it will be good!
Any thoughts????
rocketman23
New Member
I'm confused about the seating. It seems it will be a normal 3D theatre, yet at the same time have simulator elements. I wonder how drastic the seats will move. I'm thinking there will be a lot of Disney jabs since both Universals this is opening in is by a Disney resort, why wouldn't they? I say go for the throat!
And yes, I always walk away from Curious G with a story or two to tell. I still say they have to have a wanted picture somewhere in there for me. I know all the angles and like to soak the dry unsuspecting ones. My latest tool, a little thing I call the bag-o-water, can't stop me if I'm mobile.:lol:
p.s. the Bills are hopeless
And yes, I always walk away from Curious G with a story or two to tell. I still say they have to have a wanted picture somewhere in there for me. I know all the angles and like to soak the dry unsuspecting ones. My latest tool, a little thing I call the bag-o-water, can't stop me if I'm mobile.:lol:
p.s. the Bills are hopeless