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Shrek 4-D reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Shrek 4-D, a 4d movie in Production Central at Universal Studios Florida.
A 3-D animated sequel to "Shrek", with special in-theater sensory effects. The story picks up as the ghost of Lord Farquaad pursues Princess Fiona on the way to her honeymoon.

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62 votes, so far

Pretty funny but after the que the theming is nonexistant - Andrew Dougherty

Pretty funny but after the que the theming is nonexistant - Andrew Dougherty

I hated this. It wasn't very good and I remember thinking it didn't make much sense. As 4D movies goes, this is the worst. - Skipper Adam

Good for families, particularly with young children (Not so good for those scared of spiders!). When the first film was released, I was 8 years old and 11 when the attraction came to the park ie, the target audience. This attraction holds a special place in my heart however, since 2003 the effects seem to be getting worse, particularly the moving theatre chairs. - Ashleigh Noad

I like this ride but not better then Mickies Phillar magic. - Giovanny Cruz

If you sit near the back, it stinks! Near the front, its a great experience! Movie isnt bad, but its not great either. Wouldnt wait more than 10 minutes. 6/10 - Dominick D

A neat idea, but it can be kind of boring. Only go if wait time is less than 20 minutes. - Andy Milito

fun movie but HATED the fact the seats are theater steats that attempt to do simulate type motion but theyre not and it gets painful... - travis traymoore

Good fun for the family but the pre-show is a load of bull. After queuing long for this and then having to go into that ridiculous squashed room watching three pigs in a box. 6/10 *Purely because of the long boring pre-show* - D H

Overall, this ride is good. Wish there was a little more to it, though. But still, a good ride and very entertaining. - Grace Davis

I personally like this ride a lot! It's fun and innovative. For those of you that don't know, 4D is a 3D movie that incorporates physical effects that are synchronized with the movie to give it a "4th dimension". The effects can include lighting, water, moving seats, and air cannons. All of these effects are used in this ride, so if you just want to sit back, relax, and watch a 3D movie, then this isn't the ride for you. The effects really help the viewer feel as if they are in the movie with Shrek! If you haven't experienced a 4D movie yet, this is a must do! 8/10 - Bob Liebe

Cute show, but needs more effects than just moving seats and water sprays. The seats in particular were very uncomfortable and annoying. - Abagail Bloodworth

Average. Shrek is probably the most milked movie Dreamworks has ever made, and that says a LOT, because it's pretty much their only decent movie. THis attraction pretty much proved my point. It is a funny attraction, but in order for it to get an 8 or higher, it needs to be based off an unmilked but good movie (like if they made a Wall e ride) - Reggie Templeton

The preshow was hilarious, as was the actual show. The theater didn't look much like a "torture chamber", but more of a theater with white walls and a few fake torture devices. Overall, I rate this show a 7/10 (Good) rating. - Jorge Arnoldson

I'm not a fan of 4-D shows. Or of Shrek for that matter. So it was ok for me. I guess if you like Shrek this is for you, but I felt it was poorly done. - David Garey

One fo the best 4-D shows ive's seen, but the seats are load when they move, which is a little irritating. Must do though i think, especially for someone who hasnt experienced much like it. - Samantha McCrae

I love shrek but this is not nearly as funny. the only thing I liked some effects but the sneezing go SO OLD!!!!!!! the seats ruined the show even more. 5/10 - Edward Morgan

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