Shrek 4-D

About Shrek 4-D

Shrek 4-D breaks the mold for 4-D theater shows by employing vivid characters, compelling visuals, a rousing plot and surprising effects. Plus, the film advances the "Shrek" story, rather than merely rehashing it, as theme park attractions based on movies typically do.

Shrek, Fiona and Donkey battle the ghost of Farquaad as he pursues Fiona on her way to her honeymoon. Along the way, the film offers more of the original's humor, coupled with an homage to "Star Tours" and the requisite parting shot at Disney. A must-see attraction at Universal. -- Last edited by Robert Niles

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Readers' Opinions

A lot of fun, I love the moving chair effect, but wish it was used more, even if that meant including seat belts. - Jacob Sundstrom

One of the better 3-D attractions in theme parks. The show's story happens immediately after the first movie ended, so if your one of the few people who haven't seen the original Shrek than you will have no idea of whats going on. The film itself is well done and the image quality is the best I've seen on a 3-D show. The in-theatre effects were neat especially the moving seats. This is a must see show. This attraction runs continuos shows and you will rarely wait more than 15 minutes before you are admitted to the preshow area. - Manny Barron

6/10 It's a good show but it's too short, just like this review. - Jack Borgeson

Good idea in continuing the story from the first movie. Well themed waiting room prior to the show and good interaction with the caged 3 pigs, Pinnochio and the Gingerbread Man. Surprisingly good co-operation between the seats/sfx and the onscreen action. Thought the repeated "sneeze" effect with water in your face got old rather quick. Didn't hear any of the noisy seats previously mentioned but maybe it's just where I sat? No complaints here, fun to watch. I'd put it on par with DCA's A Bug's Life but definitely better than Honey I Shrunk the Audience. - Bryan Fear

I don't feel this ride has put more effort than back to the future in the making of it. Although the wait time doesn't bored you as much becasue there's interactive animatronic characters, the main attraction sucked so it is still an ok ride on average. The screen is no different than a movie theater's, it doesn't draw you in enough to have you believe that you're sitting a moving carriage even though the chair moves. I'd say Disney has a more advanced technology on making this kind of attractions. - Jeremy Hu

Universal needs to fix up this show. The seats were awful, you could hear the Hydraulic system groaning, clicking and jerking under the seats. Other than that, a very cute show. =D - Sarah E

Definitely something to see once if you're into Shrek, or if you've seen the movies. But in the long run this feels like a poor man's version of A Bug's Life: Tough to be a Bug, or even the Muppet one. This ride is all over the place and just doesn't seem to immerse the viewer. Even as a fan of the original Shrek, this doesn't appeal to me. - Brandon Mendoza

Kids especially will love this attraction, but it bored me. A lot. The water spraying in your face and the cold smoke hissing on your neck is more irritating that amusing. Worth seeing once, and that's it. - Bingley Lee

Good show but only see it once! after once it becomes the worst show ever! - Dan Rosenberg

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