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DreamWorks Theatre attraction to open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2018

By Karen Butler
Po and his fellow "Kung Fu Panda" characters will soon have a big presence at Universal Studios Hollywood. Image courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood
Po and his fellow "Kung Fu Panda" characters will soon have a big presence at Universal Studios Hollywood. Image courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood

June 6 (UPI) -- Universal Studios Hollywood says DreamWorks Theatre is set to open at the California theme park in 2018.

"This new technologically advanced attraction will take guests on a legendary journey that fuses captivating storytelling with state-of-the art projection mapping and LED lighting effects for a highly engaging and immersive, unstoppable-awesome experience," a press release said.

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The attraction -- which will rotate its themes over time -- will start by spotlighting the world and characters featured in the Kung Fu Panda films and television series.

This summer, more actors dressed as characters from classic DreamWorks animated movies will begin interacting with park guests and posing for photos.

Walking the grounds will be Kung Fu Panda's Po and Tigress; Madagascar's Alex the Lion, the Penguins -- Skipper, Rico, Kowalski and Private, and King Julian; Trolls' Poppy and Branch; and Shrek's Puss 'n Boots.

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