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Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast opened in the former Shrek 4-D theater, completing the site's conversion into Minion Land.
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Former Show · the memorial record
⚰ Permanently closed · Jan 10, 2022operated 19 years · 2003–2022
This show is gone, but its history stays documented — the full lifetime log is below.
Show history
the lifetime record- 2023
- 2022
In December 2022, Universal Orlando announced Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast for the former Shrek 4-D building as part of a new Minion Land on Illumination Ave.
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Shrek 4-D ran its final showings and closed permanently after 18 years, closing its adjoining Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe with it.
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Universal Orlando announced that Shrek 4-D and its adjoining gift shop, Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe, would permanently close on January 10, 2022 to make way for a new experience.
No replacement was disclosed at the time of the announcement.Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes - 2013
Universal Studios Florida marked the attraction's tenth anniversary with a giant birthday cake and appearances by Shrek and Princess Fiona.
- 2003
Shrek 4-D officially opened at Universal Studios Florida in the theater that had housed Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies, following a soft opening on May 31, 2003.
The 3-D film used 'OgreVision' glasses, motion seats and in-theater water, air and scent effects, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow reprising their film roles.Tracked byTheme Park Patch Notes
Questions & answers
When did Shrek 4-D open?
Per the documented record, Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios opened on Jun 12, 2003.
When did Shrek 4-D last close for refurbishment?
The most recent closure/refurbishment documented for Shrek 4-D is dated Jan 10, 2022: Shrek 4-D ran its final showings and closed permanently after 18 years, closing its adjoining Shrek's Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe with it.
What changed recently on Shrek 4-D?
The latest documented change (documented Aug 11, 2023): Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast opened in the former Shrek 4-D theater, completing the site's conversion into Minion Land.
How many changes are on record for Shrek 4-D?
6 documented changes, dating back to 2003 — the fan-kept show changelog nobody else keeps.
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