Most Woody Woodpecker's KidZone Attractions Closing on Jan. 16, 2023 at Universal Studios Florida

Yesterday evening, Universal Orlando officially announced that many of the attractions, shows, and play areas located in the Woody Woodpecker's KidZone area of Universal Studios Florida will soon permanently close to Guests to make way for exciting new offerings.

Here's the full announcement posted on Universal Orlando Resort's official Facebook and Twitter Pages:

Universal Orlando Resort will soon begin work on bringing exciting new family entertainment to Universal Studios Florida that will immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters. To make way for these new additions, Fievel's Playland, Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek and Donkey's Meet & Greet will close on January 16, 2023 (the last day of operation will be January 15, 2023).

The E.T. Adventure, Animal Actors on Location!, SpongeBob StorePants - including meet and greets with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends - and KidZone Pizza Company will remain open for guests to enjoy.

Stay tuned - more details about the new experiences coming to Universal Studios Florida will be revealed in the months ahead. For the latest updates about the destination, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

According to recent rumors, the area could receive refreshed attractions and shows based on some of the most popular animated movies by DreamWorks Animation and/or Illumination Entertainment. Stay tuned for additional updates!

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