First ‘Shrek’ ride in the United States opening at new Universal theme park in 2026

In the land formally named DreamWorks’ Shrek’s Swamp, Universal says guests can “take a ride on Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After to hear how an ogre and a princess were enchanted by love.”

Universal has not revealed what kind of ride Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After will be, whether that be an indoor dark ride, outdoor flat ride, or something else altogether.

Universal Kids Resort, a new theme park, will open in 2026 in Frisco, Texas, with rides themed to “Shrek,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Trolls,” “Minions,” “Puss in Boots,” and “Jurassic World,” plus a “Gabby’s Dollhouse” area.

The “Shrek” land will also include Shrek’s Swamp Splash and Smash, a playground built by Shrek for his triplets, as well as meet & greets with Shrek and Fiona.

“Shrek” has been well represented within Universal’s domestic theme parks over the years, from DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida to the now-defunct Shrek 4D on both the east and west coast. However, Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After at Universal Kids would mark the first ride based on Shrek in a U.S. theme park.

Internationally, rides based on the “Shrek” franchise include Shrek’s Merry Fairytale Journey (a trackless dark ride) at Motiongate in Dubai and Puss in Boots’ Giant Journey (a roller coaster) at Universal Studios Singapore. Check out POVs of these rides from our friends at Attractions 360:

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