{"id":93876,"date":"2024-04-29T21:30:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T21:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/29\/new-entertainment-new-rides-and-more-universal-orlandos-blockbuster-summer-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-04-29T21:30:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T21:30:57","slug":"new-entertainment-new-rides-and-more-universal-orlandos-blockbuster-summer-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/04\/29\/new-entertainment-new-rides-and-more-universal-orlandos-blockbuster-summer-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"New entertainment, new rides and more: Universal Orlando&#8217;s &#8216;blockbuster&#8217; summer &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As if Universal Orlando doesn&#8217;t have enough excitement on the horizon with an entirely <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/universal-epic-universe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new theme park opening in 2025<\/a>, it is planning a blockbuster summer of entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, Universal announced a new parade, a nighttime lagoon show, a projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and more. The first of these new experiences debuts June 14. Here&#8217;s the &#8220;mega&#8221; movie fun you can experience this summer.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"cinesational-a-symphonic-spectacular\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:56.25%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_CineSational-A-Symphonic-Spectacular.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On June 14, Universal Studios Florida will debut an all-new nighttime show that will bring the park&#8217;s lagoon to life with music, fountains, projection mapping and drones. The show will lean into Universal&#8217;s legacy of blockbuster films that have inspired past, present and current theme park attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Guests will experience music from iconic films like &#8220;Jurassic World,&#8221; &#8220;Jaws,&#8221; &#8220;Ghostbusters,&#8221; &#8220;Back to the Future,&#8221; &#8220;Harry Potter,&#8221; &#8220;The Super Mario Bros. Movie,&#8221; &#8220;Minions&#8221; and more; favorite scenes and characters will be projected onto fountains over the lagoon. Meanwhile, more than 600 drones will fly overhead, making the show even more spectacular.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"universal-mega-movie-parade\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Universal Mega Movie Parade<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:100%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/01_Universal-Mega-Movie-Parade.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In sticking with the theme of bringing cinematic masterpieces off the big screen and into its parks, the Universal Mega Movie Parade will debut July 3 at the Universal Studios Florida park. The parade will celebrate classic films like &#8220;E.T.,&#8221; &#8220;Back to the Future,&#8221; &#8220;Jaws&#8221; and &#8220;Ghostbusters,&#8221; as well as recent blockbusters like &#8220;Jurassic World,&#8221; &#8220;Minions,&#8221; &#8220;Sing,&#8221; &#8220;Trolls,&#8221; and &#8220;Kung Fu Panda.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Universal Mega Movie Parade will feature 13 new floats, special effects and nearly 100 dancers, skaters, stilt walkers and other performers. You&#8217;ll have to see it in person to see how &#8220;mega&#8221; this parade really is, but Universal did share that there will be a 16-foot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on the &#8220;Ghostbusters&#8221; float, a Caterbus and rainbows on the &#8220;Trolls&#8221; float and more than one massive dinosaur atop the &#8220;Jurassic World&#8221; float.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the new parade, the park will open a limited-time Summer Tribute Store with themed rooms, merchandise and photo ops inspired by the films featured in the parade.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"hogwarts-always\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Hogwarts Always<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:97.75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/04\/02_Hogwarts-Always-at-Universal-Islands-of-Adventure.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hogwarts Always will debut on June 14 at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter \u2013 Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure. On select nights, guests can watch scenes from a school year at Hogwarts, from shopping for supplies in Diagon Alley to riding the Hogwarts Express, participating in the sorting ceremony and more projected onto the facade of Hogwarts Castle.<\/p>\n<p>As an extra surprise, the show will have four different endings. Each one honors a different Hogwarts house, and you never know which house will come out on top.<\/p>\n<div class=\"&#10;        EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT&#10;        undefined&#10;        EmailSignUp_isLoading__i_qm0&#10;      \"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"dream-works-land-opening\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">DreamWorks Land opening<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-1853040249 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-36530878 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:56.25%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/03\/Shreks-Swamp-Meet-at-DreamWorks-Land-at-Universal-Orlando-Resort.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-1853040249 figcaption\">UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Universal Orlando&#8217;s newest land is also opening June 14. DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida will feature attractions, play areas, meet-and-greets, restaurants and retail locations themed to popular DreamWorks films like &#8220;Shrek,&#8221; &#8220;Trolls&#8221; and &#8220;Kung Fu Panda.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/dreamworks-land-universal-orlando\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Universal Orlando&#8217;s new DreamWorks Land opening this June<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to fun-filled experiences \u2014 like taking a ride on the Trollercoaster and playing in Shrek&#8217;s Swamp \u2014 guests can attend a multi-sensory live show called DreamWorks Imagination Celebration that brings these beloved films to life in all-new ways.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have your summer visit planned, now is the time to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-universal-orlando-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">choose your favorite Universal hotel<\/a>, read up on our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-restaurants-universal-orlando\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">favorite restaurants<\/a> and scope out the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-rides-at-universal-orlando\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best rides<\/a>. Book your trip now because this summer will be a big hit at Universal Orlando.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/universal-orlando-summer-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As if Universal Orlando doesn&#8217;t have enough excitement on the horizon with an entirely new theme park opening in 2025, it is planning a blockbuster summer of entertainment. On Monday, Universal announced a new parade, a nighttime lagoon show, a projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and more. 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