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Shrek 4-D Universal Orlando
by dick kerekes    dickkerekes@yahoo.com

      I recently went to Universal Studios in Orlando to review their latest movie attraction, Shrek 4-D. It was recently added to the many movie themed rides and attractions that have made this park so popular. The grand opening was June 16th, and Shrek 4-D has already become one of the most visited locations in the park. Why? Everybody loves Shrek and can’t seem to get enough of the big guy.
      Since the film/ride is only twelve minutes long, the wait in line is short. I entered a room that looked like a dungeon, and the doors closed. Two large TV screens set the stage for the forthcoming film/ride. Lord Farquaad told us he had kidnapped Pinocchio and the Three Little Pigs, holding them hostage until they answer his questions.
      I then entered the cinema and took a seat. I had been given some special glasses to see the 3-D effect. The film starts where the recent movie left off, with Shrek and Fiona going on their honeymoon. Lord Farquaad is there to spread his revenge, so the honeymoon is not off to a happy start. I don’t want to give away too much, but you’ll experience a battle between fire-breathing dragons and get to ride over a gigantic waterfall.
      The 3-D effects were the best I had ever experienced. When spiders came out of the screen at us, I could see the ladies in the audience squirming to avoid the crawling creatures. When Donkey sneezes, you feel drops of water on your face. This is a ride, so your seats move as if you were actually in a wagon with Shrek as he encourages the horses to go faster and faster over the bumpy road. But for those of you who don’t like seats that move, several stationary ones are available in the first row.
      The Shrek ride exits into a fantastic gift shop with some really cool stuff, including green ears and donkeys of just about any size. Say, how about a Shrek for President movement?
      Shrek 4-D was great fun and I was impressed with the state of the art projection and special effects. I wanted to go on it again, but my companion reminded me we still had Revenge of the Mummy, Spiderman, and Men in Black to experience. I also wanted to visit one of my old favorites “Earthquake”. I really miss my all time favorite “King Kong”, a ride I went on many, many times in the past. Oh well, the King has made comebacks before and I am sure Universal will bring him back some day.
      I know that many Entertaining U Readers are movie fans since we review more movies than any publication anywhere, so Universal Studios should be your destination of choice in Orlando, since it is the largest movie and TV based theme park in the world. Don’t miss this great ride.

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