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{{Short description|4D film and attraction at theme parks}}
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{{Infobox attraction
| name                 = ''Shrek 4-D''
| logo                 = Shrek 4-D logo.png
| logo_width           = 106px
| image                =
| imagedimensions      = 220px
| caption              = The ride's entrance at Universal Studios Florida.
| location             = Universal Studios Hollywood 
| section              = [[Universal Studios Hollywood#Upper lot|Upper Lot]]<ref name="Parkz USH" />
| cost                 = [[United States dollar|US$]]35 million
| status               = Removed
| opened               = {{Start date and age|2003|5|23}}<ref name="Parkz USH"/>
| closed               = {{End date and age|2017|8|14}}<ref name="USH Close">{{cite web|url=http://insideuniversal.net/2017/05/shrek-4-d-at-universal-studios-hollywood-set-to-close-with-possible-replacement-kung-fu-panda|title=Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Hollywood set to close with possible replacement Kung Fu Panda – Inside Universal|website=insideuniversal.net|date=May 17, 2017 |access-date=June 7, 2017|archive-date=June 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606040813/http://insideuniversal.net/2017/05/shrek-4-d-at-universal-studios-hollywood-set-to-close-with-possible-replacement-kung-fu-panda/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| previousattraction   = Rugrats Magic Adventure!
| replacement          = [[DreamWorks Theatre]]<ref name="USH Panda">{{cite web|url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/06/new-kung-fu-panda-attraction-dreamworks-theatre-replace-shrek-4-d-coming-universal-studios-hollywood|title='Kung Fu Panda' attraction to replace Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Hollywood, Dreamworks & Hello Kitty meet-and-greets coming - Inside the Magic|date=June 5, 2017|website=insidethemagic.net|access-date=June 7, 2017|archive-date=September 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925142547/https://insidethemagic.net/2017/06/new-kung-fu-panda-attraction-dreamworks-theatre-replace-shrek-4-d-coming-universal-studios-hollywood/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| location2            = Universal Studios Florida
| section2             = [[List of former Universal Studios Florida attractions#Production Central|Production Central]]<ref name="Parkz USF" />
| coordinates2         = {{Coord|28|28|32.90|N|81|28|4.62|W|region:US-FL_type:landmark|display=inline}}
| cost2                = [[United States dollar|US$]]35 million
| status2              = Removed
| soft_opened2         = {{Start date and age|2003|5|31}}
| opened2              = {{Start date and age|2003|6|12}}
| closed2              = {{End date and age|2022|1|10}}
| previousattraction2  = [[Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies]]
| replacement2         = [[Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast]] <br>(Minion Land on Illumination Ave)
| location3            = Universal Studios Japan
| altname3             = {{Nihongo|Shrek’s 4-D Adventure|シュレック 4-D アドベンチャー}}<ref>{{cite web|title=シュレック 4-D アドベンチャー|url=http://www.usj.co.jp/attraction/shreks-4-d-adventure.html|website=Universal Studios Japan|access-date=10 May 2017|language=ja|archive-date=May 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507094922/http://www.usj.co.jp/attraction/shreks-4-d-adventure.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shrek's 4-D Adventure|url=https://www.usj.co.jp/e/attraction/shrek.html|website=www.usj.co.jp|publisher=Universal Studios Japan|access-date=10 May 2017|archive-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427181811/http://www.usj.co.jp/e/attraction/shrek.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| section3             = [[Universal Studios Japan#Hollywood|Hollywood]]
| cost3                = [[USD|US$]]35 million
| status3              = Operating
| soft_opened3         =
| opened3              = {{Start date and age|2003|6|20}}
| previousattraction3  = <!--If there is an appropriate article, this should be linked.-->
| replacement3         =
| location4            = Warner Bros. Movie World
| section4             = [[Roxy Theatre (Warner Bros. Movie World)|Roxy Theatre]], Main Street<ref name="Parkz WBMW"/>
| cost4                =
| status4              = Removed
| soft_opened4         =
| opened4              = {{Start date and age|2005|9|17}}<ref name="Parkz WBMW"/>
| closed4              = {{End date and age|2010|8|29}}<ref name="WBMW Closing"/><ref name="Official MW Closed" />
| previousattraction4  = [[Marvin the Martian in 3D]]
| replacement4         = [[Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure]]<ref name="Official Journey 4D">{{cite web|title=Journey to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure|url=http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Journey-to-the-Center-of-the-Earth-4-D-Experience.htm|publisher=MyFun|access-date=September 19, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100918031057/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Journey-to-the-Center-of-the-Earth-4-D-Experience.htm|archive-date=September 18, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| location5            = Movie Park Germany
| section5             = [[Movie Park Germany#The Hollywood Street Set|Hollywood Street Set]]<ref name="Official MPG" />
| cost5                = [[United States dollar|US$]]20 million
| status5              = Removed
| soft_opened5         =
| opened5              = {{Start date and age|2008|5|27}}
| closed5              = {{End date and age|2011|7|4}}
| previousattraction5  = [[SpongeBob SquarePants 4-D]]
| replacement5         = [[Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs|Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - The 4-D Experience]]
| location6            = Universal Studios Singapore
| altname6             = Shrek 4-D Adventure
| section6             = [[Universal Studios Singapore#Far Far Away|Far Far Away]]<ref name="Parkz USS">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4-D Adventure (Universal Studios Singapore)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/SG/Sentosa/Universal_Studios_Singapore/rides/1326-Shrek-4-D-Adventure.html|work=Database Entry|publisher=Parkz|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=April 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100406015409/http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/SG/Sentosa/Universal_Studios_Singapore/rides/1326-Shrek-4-D-Adventure.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
| cost6                =
| status6              = Operating
| soft_opened6         =
| opened6              = {{Start date and age|2010|03|18}}<ref name="Parkz USS"/>
| closed6              =
| replacement6         = <!--If there is an appropriate article, this should be linked.-->
| designer             = [[Simon J. Smith]]
| manufacturer         = PDI/DreamWorks
| type                 = [[3-D film]]
| theme                = ''[[Shrek (film series)|Shrek]]''
| duration             = 16:00
| custom_label_1       = Pre-Show Host
| custom_value_1       = Magic Mirror on the Wall
| virtual_queue_name   = [[Express Pass|Universal Express]]
| virtual_queue_image  = Universal Express availability.svg
| virtual_queue_status = available at [[Universal Destinations & Experiences|Universal Parks]]<ref name="Official Florida">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios|url=https://www.universalorlando.com/Theme_Parks/Universal_Studios_Orlando/Attractions/shrek_4_d.aspx|publisher=Universal Orlando|access-date=February 25, 2015|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225061516/https://www.universalorlando.com/Theme_Parks/Universal_Studios_Orlando/Attractions/shrek_4_d.aspx|archive-date=February 25, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
| accessible           = available
| assistive_listening  = available
| cc                   = available
| small                = yes
}}
{{Infobox film
| name                 = Shrek 4-D
| image                =
| alt                  =
| caption              =
| director             = [[Simon J. Smith]]
| writer               = David Lipman
| based_on             = {{Based on|''[[Shrek!]]''|[[William Steig]]}}
| producer             = [[Jeffrey Katzenberg]]<br>David Lipman
| starring             = [[Mike Myers]]<br>[[Eddie Murphy]]<br>[[Cameron Diaz]]<br>[[John Lithgow]]
| editing              = Michelle Belforte
| music                = [[Harry Gregson-Williams]]
| studio               = [[DreamWorks Animation]]<br>[[PDI/DreamWorks]]
| distributor          = [[Universal Pictures]]
| released             = {{Film date|May 23, 2003}}
| runtime              = 15 minutes
| country              = [[United States]]
| language             = English
| budget               =
| gross                =
}}
}}
'''''Shrek 4-D''''' (also known as '''''Shrek 3-D''''' for the DVD release and '''''The Ghost of Lord Farquaad''''' for the ''Shrek's Thriller Tales'' DVD release and ''DreamWorks Spooky Stories'' Blu-ray release, [[Netflix]], and other streaming releases) is an animated [[4D film]] based on [[Shrek (franchise)|the ''Shrek'' franchise]] created by [[DreamWorks Animation]], itself based on [[Shrek!|the book]] by [[William Steig]]. It also is a 4D [[simulator ride]] attraction with motion-based effects<ref name="Opening-OrlandoSentinel">{{cite news |last1=Pack |first1=Todd |title=Shrek 4-D Welcomes Universal Visitors To Enter Movie's Sequel |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2003-06-07-0306070176-story.html |access-date=March 26, 2020 |work=The Orlando Sentinel |date=June 7, 2003 |archive-date=March 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200326064721/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2003-06-07-0306070176-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and water sprayers located at various theme parks around the world. It is currently shown at [[Universal Destinations & Experiences]] in [[Universal Studios Singapore|Singapore]],<ref name="Official Singapore">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4-D Adventure|url=http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/Shrek4DAdventure|publisher=Resorts World Sentosa|access-date=August 3, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005121101/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/Shrek4DAdventure|archive-date=October 5, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> and previously in Universal Studios [[Universal Studios Florida|Florida]], [[Universal Studios Hollywood|Hollywood]],<ref name="Official Hollywood">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4-D|url=http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/shrek-4-d/|publisher=Universal Studios Hollywood|access-date=2015-02-24|archive-date=August 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814044516/http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/shrek-4-d/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Universal Studios Japan|Japan]].<ref name="Official Japan">{{cite web|title=Shrek's 4-D Adventure|url=http://www.usj.co.jp/e/attraction/shrek.html|publisher=Universal Studios Japan|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=July 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100711092158/http://www.usj.co.jp/e/attraction/shrek.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The Hollywood location closed on August 14, 2017, to make way for the [[DreamWorks Theatre]] attraction, the Orlando location closed on January 10, 2022, to make way for [[Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast]], and the Japan location closed on February 9, 2024.<ref name="JapanClosure">{{cite web|url=https://insidethemagic.net/2023/12/universal-studios-japan-shrek-closure-cj1/|title=Universal Announces Imminent Closure of Another Beloved 'Shrek' Attraction|date=December 23, 2023|access-date=December 26, 2023|archive-date=April 30, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430082100/https://insidethemagic.net/2023/12/universal-studios-japan-shrek-closure-cj1/|url-status=live}}</ref> Outside the Universal parks, the movie was shown at [[Movie Park Germany]]<ref name="Official MPG">{{cite web|title=Attractions – Shrek 4-D Adventure|url=http://www.movieparkgermany.de/Home/home_en/ThePark/Attractions/tabid/390/language/de-DE/scat/Hollywood%20Street%20Set/sitem/Shrek%204-D%20Adventure/default.aspx|publisher=Movie Park Germany|access-date=August 3, 2010}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> in [[Germany]] from May 2008 until July 2011, and [[Warner Bros. Movie World]] in [[Australia]] from September 2005 until August 2010.<ref name="WBMW Closing">{{cite web|title=Attractions Maintenance|url=http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions-Maintenance.htm|publisher=MyFun|access-date=August 3, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100816040003/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions-Maintenance.htm|archive-date=August 16, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="Official MW Closed">{{cite web|title=DreamWorks Shrek 4D Adventure |url=http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Shrek-4D-Adventure.htm |publisher=MyFun |access-date=August 31, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822084123/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Shrek-4D-Adventure.htm |archive-date=August 22, 2010 }}</ref><ref name="Official WBMW">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4D Adventure |url=http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Shrek-4D-Adventure.htm |publisher=MyFun |access-date=August 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100723031536/http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Attractions/Shows/Shrek-4D-Adventure.htm |archive-date=July 23, 2010 }}</ref> A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] attraction titled ''[[Donkey's Photo Finish]]'' is located at the Florida venue while ''[[Meet Shrek and Donkey]]'' is located at the Hollywood venue. In Universal Studios Japan (where it is known as '''''Shrek's 4-D Adventure'''''), the attraction is shown in the same theater as [[Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic]], with the ''Shrek 4-D'' film shown for the first 12 hours of the day, and the Sesame Street film shown for the next 12 hours of the day.

The film, set after the events of the [[Shrek|first film]], follows [[Shrek (character)|Shrek]] and [[Donkey (Shrek)|Donkey]] as they attempt to save [[Princess Fiona]] from [[Lord Farquaad]]'s ghost, who plots to capture her. The ride takes guests on a journey alongside Shrek and Donkey during their rescue mission.

== Plot ==
While [[Shrek (character)|Shrek]] and [[Princess Fiona]], assisted by [[Donkey (Shrek)|Donkey]], try to find the Honeymoon Hotel, where they plan to stay for their [[honeymoon]], Thelonious appears and captures Fiona, with Shrek and Donkey giving chase. Upon Shrek and Donkey searching around the local graveyard, [[Lord Farquaad]]'s ghost reanimates the stone statue of [[Dragon (Shrek)|Dragon]] from his tomb to go after them and kill them. The real Dragon arrives to the rescue, leading to a chase ending with the stone dragon losing its wings against the walls of a hole and falling into the water below. Farquaad sends Fiona on a raft to fall over the waterfall (with Thelonious still on it, not realizing he was supposed to get off), intending to kill her so that they can rule the [[underworld]] together. Fiona manages to break the restraints and knees Thelonious in the groin, causing him to fall off the raft. Shrek and Donkey arrive shortly after to rescue her before the raft plunges over the waterfall, but in the end, all four of them fall over the waterfall. They are saved by Dragon, who then breathes fire at Farquaad, destroying him again. Dragon gives Shrek and Fiona a ride to the Honeymoon Hotel, and she and Donkey ride off to have a honeymoon of their own by making waffles. Shrek and Fiona's honeymoon is interrupted by the Fairy Tale creatures, but they go along with it. Everyone celebrates after Shrek says "Let The Honeymoon Begin!". He then pops the cork off champagne, sending one of the fairies flying with the cork.

== Cast ==
* [[Mike Myers]] as [[Shrek (character)|Shrek]]
* [[Eddie Murphy]] as [[Donkey (Shrek)|Donkey]]
* [[Cameron Diaz]] as [[Princess Fiona]]
* [[John Lithgow]] as [[Lord Farquaad]]
* [[Conrad Vernon]] as [[Gingerbread Man (Shrek)|Gingy]]
* [[Cody Cameron]] as [[Pinocchio (Shrek)|Pinocchio]] / [[The Three Little Pigs (Shrek)|The Three Little Pigs]]
* [[Christopher Knights]] as Thelonious / [[Three Blind Mice (Shrek)|Three Blind Mice]]
* [[Chris Miller (animator)|Chris Miller]] as Magic Mirror

== History ==
[[File:USJ-4D Cinema.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Entrance to Shrek's 4-D Adventure at [[Universal Studios Japan]].]]

=== Amusement park integration ===
In May 2002, it was announced that [[Universal Studios Florida]] and [[Universal Studios Hollywood]] would be getting Shrek 4-D. That same month, the Florida location announced the closure of [[The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (ride)|The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera]] and [[Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies]]. Shrek 4-D would be taking over Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies, while The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera would be taken over by [[Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast]]. Both attractions were set to open in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|date=May 19, 2002|title='Shrek' attraction planned for both Orlando, California|work=The Orlando Sentinel|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62882642/shrek-attraction-planned-for-both/|access-date=September 18, 2021|via=Newspapers.com|archive-date=September 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213318/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/62882642/shrek-attraction-planned-for-both/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Universal Parks & Resorts have implemented the movie into four of their [[amusement parks]] with plans to integrate it into a fifth. The first park to show the film was Universal Studios Hollywood on May 23, 2003.<ref name="Parkz USH">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4D (Universal Studios Hollywood)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/US/Universal_City/Universal_Studios_Hollywood/rides/421-Shrek-4D.html|work=Database Entry|publisher=Parkz|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=February 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202104553/http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/US/Universal_City/Universal_Studios_Hollywood/rides/421-Shrek-4D.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed by Universal Studios Florida and Japan in June.<ref name="Parkz USF">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4-D (Universal Studios Florida)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/US/Orlando/Universal_Studios_Florida/rides/670-Shrek-4-D.html|work=Database Entry|publisher=Parkz|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=April 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404124226/http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/US/Orlando/Universal_Studios_Florida/rides/670-Shrek-4-D.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2010, the attraction opened with Universal Studios Singapore in the ''[[Shrek (franchise)|Shrek]]''-themed [[Universal Studios Singapore#Far Far Away|Far Far Away]] themed area. Outside the Universal Parks, the film has only been shown at two theme parks. Movie Park Germany began showing the film on May 27, 2008 (which was shown in German), with Warner Bros. Movie World starting on September 17, 2005.<ref name="Parkz WBMW">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4D (Warner Bros. Movie World)|url=http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Warner_Bros_Movie_World/rides/147-Shrek-4D.html|work=Database Entry|publisher=Parkz|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=February 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207194652/http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/AU/Gold_Coast/Warner_Bros_Movie_World/rides/147-Shrek-4D.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Florida location hosted a 10th anniversary party on June 12, 2013, with a giant birthday cake, along with appearances from Shrek and Princess Fiona.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-news/orlando/universal-orlando-tickets/universal-orlando-celebrates-shrek-4-ds-tenth|title=Universal Orlando Celebrates Shrek 4-D's Tenth Birthday!|access-date=September 20, 2021|archive-date=September 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920213150/https://www.attractiontickets.com/en/latest-news/orlando/universal-orlando-tickets/universal-orlando-celebrates-shrek-4-ds-tenth|url-status=live}}</ref>

Universal Studios Hollywood's Shrek 4-D queue has been used for many years to make mazes for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights event. In 2006, ''The Asylum'' operated in the queue.<ref name="HHN 2006">{{cite web|title=2006 Attractions|url=http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/halloweenhorrornights_2006attractions.shtml|publisher=The Studio Tour|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=December 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221051525/http://thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/halloweenhorrornights_2006attractions.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> This was followed by ''[[A Nightmare on Elm Street (franchise)|A Nightmare on Elm Street]]'' themed mazes for 2007, 2008, and 2010.<ref name="HHN 2007">{{cite web|title=2007 Mazes|url=http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/halloweenhorrornights_2007mazes.shtml|publisher=The Studio Tour|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=December 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221052035/http://thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/halloweenhorrornights_2007mazes.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="HHN 2008">{{cite web|title=2008 Mazes|url=http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/halloweenhorrornights_2008mazes.shtml|publisher=The Studio Tour|access-date=August 1, 2010|archive-date=December 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101221051227/http://thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/halloweenhorrornights_2008mazes.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2009 ''[[My Bloody Valentine 3D|My Bloody Valentine]]: Be Mine 4 Ever'' operated in the queue.<ref name="HHN 2009">{{cite web|title=Halloween Horror Nights 2009 Updates – Mazes, Auditions & Tickets|url=http://www.hollywoodgothique.com/2009/08/halloween-horror-nights-2009-mazes-auditions-updates/|publisher=Hollywood Gothique|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=December 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101226195225/http://www.hollywoodgothique.com/2009/08/halloween-horror-nights-2009-mazes-auditions-updates/|url-status=live}}</ref> The final mazes used in this venue were both themed to La Llorona in 2011 and 2012.

===Closures===
Warner Bros. Movie World retired its Shrek 4-D Adventure on August 29, 2010.<ref name="WBMW Closing"/><ref name="Official MW Closed" /> Movie Park Germany closed their Shrek 4-D attraction the following year on July 4, 2011, and ''Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs - The 4-D Experience'' opened in its place in 2012. A third installation of Shrek 4-D closed at Universal Studios Hollywood on August 14, 2017, to make way for the DreamWorks Theatre attraction. Universal Studios Florida announced in 2021 that its Shrek 4-D was closing with its last day of operation being on January 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/2021/10/06/so-long-shrek-universal-orlando-says-4d-attraction-is-set-to-permanently-close/|title=So long, Shrek: Universal Orlando says 4D attraction is set to permanently close|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=October 13, 2021|archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007213556/https://www.clickorlando.com/theme-parks/2021/10/06/so-long-shrek-universal-orlando-says-4d-attraction-is-set-to-permanently-close/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Shrek 4D at Universal Studios Florida to permanently close on January 10, 2022|work=Inside Universal|url=https://www.insideuniversal.net/2021/10/shrek-4d-at-universal-studios-florida-to-permanently-close-in-january-10-2022/|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=October 7, 2021|archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007040054/https://www.insideuniversal.net/2021/10/shrek-4d-at-universal-studios-florida-to-permanently-close-in-january-10-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Florida attraction was replaced by Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast which became part of ''Minion Land on Illumination Ave'', which opened on August 11, 2023, Leaving the Japan and Singapore versions to be the only ones operating.

=== Other releases ===
On May 11, 2004, the attraction was released on [[DVD]] with the original ''[[Shrek]]'' film as ''Shrek 3-D''<ref name="Release dates" /> with both 3-D and 2-D versions included. The release included pairs of [[Stereoscopy#Two-color anaglyph|two-color 3-D glasses]]. The DVD included an [[Anaglyph image|anaglyph 3-D]] version along with a conventional version without 3-D effects. The DVD release also included a preview of ''[[Shrek 2]]''.

On May 13, 2007, the film was shown on [[Nickelodeon]] as ''Shrek's Never Before Seen Adventure'',<ref name="Release dates">{{cite web|title=Shrek 4-D (2003) – Release dates|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360985/releaseinfo#akas|publisher=Internet Movie Database|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-date=December 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091208035346/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360985/releaseinfo#akas|url-status=live}}</ref> with the 3-D effects removed.

In October 2011, the film was released on [[Netflix]] under the title ''The Ghost of Lord Farquaad'' as a part of ''DreamWorks Spooky Stories'' with a [[Fourth wall]] break removed and music added to the end credits''.''<ref>{{cite news|last=Roettgers|first=Janko|title=First DreamWorks titles pop up on Netflix|url=http://gigaom.com/video/shrek-on-netflix|access-date=December 16, 2011|newspaper=GigaOm|date=October 25, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111225205007/http://gigaom.com/video/shrek-on-netflix/|archive-date=December 25, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=DreamWorks Spooky Stories: The Ghost of...|url=http://feedfliks.com/movie/dreamworks-spooky-stories-the-ghost-of-/203307|access-date=December 16, 2011|work=FeedFliks|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415120539/http://feedfliks.com/movie/dreamworks-spooky-stories-the-ghost-of-/203307|archive-date=April 15, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

A comic adaptation of the film was featured as issue #1 of the ''Shrek'' comic book mini-series published by [[Dark Horse Comics]].

Also the 3-D re-release short film was shown before the 3-D family films in 2011–2012 such as ''[[Kung Fu Panda 2]]'', [[Puss in Boots (2011 film)|''Puss in Boots'']], and ''[[Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted]]'' in the UK.

It was also released on August 28, 2012, as part of ''[[Shrek]]'s Thrilling Tales'' DVD and ''DreamWorks Spooky Stories'' Blu-ray.<ref name=ShreksSpookyStories>{{cite web|title=Dreamwork's Spooky Stories: Shreks Thrilling Tales / Scared Shrekless / Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space (Blu-ray) (Widescreen)|url=http://www.walmart.com/ip/21014103|publisher=Wallmart|access-date=July 20, 2012|archive-date=August 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830200354/http://www.walmart.com/ip/21014103|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Ride overview ==
=== Queue ===
In the Universal Studios parks, guests wait outside the building (housed in a [[soundstage]]) where they watch various clips from the first ''[[Shrek]]'' film running on a loop. The queue also includes multiple posters for fake advertisements for attractions in the Kingdom of Duloc. Guests then enter a dungeon in Duloc where the storyline for the attraction will be revealed.<ref name="USH Video">{{cite web|title=Universal Studios Hollywood – Shrek|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5TrJ1J8RTs|work=Video|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 3, 2010|author=PARANOjAnO}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref>

At Warner Bros. Movie World, the queue began outside the ''[[Roxy Theatre (Warner Bros. Movie World)|Roxy Theatre]]'' and wrapped around the left-hand side of the building into the alleyway. Guests were ushered into the pre-show room where they were given a pair of 3D glasses.<ref name="WBMW Video">{{cite web|title=Shrek4D|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IleLvl9zRO4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/IleLvl9zRO4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=Video|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 3, 2010|author=MrMyOmy| date=June 9, 2009 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> A similar set-up occurred at Movie Park Germany.

=== Pre-show ===
Participants are given their "OgreVision" 3-D Goggles as they enter a [[dungeon]]-like room with two giant television screens on either side. While loading the pre-showroom attraction presenters commonly tell jokes to encourage people to move closer to each other in order to fit the capacity audience in the room. The pre-show begins with the [[Three Little Pigs (Shrek)|Three Little Pigs]], [[Gingerbread Man (Shrek)|Gingy]], and [[Pinocchio (Shrek)|Pinocchio]] revealing that [[Lord Farquaad]] has kidnapped them and is holding them in Castle Duloc's dungeon. Gingy flees in the middle of the explanation. The Magic Mirror begins to summarize [[Shrek|the story of what happened before]] (i.e. the first Shrek film) by stating "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..." as a spoof on ''[[Star Wars]]''. When he is chastised, he quickly responds, "Sorry...I've been feeling really spaced out lately...". After the Mirror finishes, Farquaad appears and states that he intends to torture the fairytale creatures as well as the audience in order to find Shrek and Fiona. The monitor screen later shows a [[test card]] with Lord Farquaad in the center. The Mirror then warns the audience about safety. In the Hollywood version, the 2015 refurbishment added Donkey appeared in audio animatronic form and interacted with the guests. With the addition of Donkey, the pre show was shorter in which it did not feature the recap of the story. Everything else was the same. In the Japan version, the Mirror tells the audience to put on their goggles. The cinema doors are then opened and guests take their seats in the theatre.<ref name="Pre-show video">{{cite web|title=shrek 4 d preshow universal studios florida|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bKrvwN1tFM |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/5bKrvwN1tFM |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|work=Video|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 3, 2010|author=sfgamfreek| date=April 26, 2009 }}{{cbignore}}</ref>

=== Main show ===
The main ride has the riders watch the [[short film]] with their OgreVision 3-D Googles in the theatre, while special effects simulate interaction with the events of the film. Although the animation is [[3-D film|3-D]], the ride is a [[4-D film]], which incorporates physical effects including motion seats which tilt forward, backward, vibrate, and raise up and drop down during the show. Water sprayers are attached to the back of each seat, to spray the face of the rider sitting behind it. Water sprayers on the ceiling spray riders seated on the front row. Multiple lighting effects are used, such as projected images of a moving waterfall on the walls, or "magical" sparkles of flickering light. Air blasters on the front of every seat blow air against riders neck and head. Leg ticklers are also used to simulate spiders crawling across the theater.<ref name="4D Motion Seats">{{cite web|title=4D Motion Seats|url=http://fxillusions.com.au/images/4d-motion-seats/index.html|work=Photo Gallery|publisher=FX Illusions|access-date=August 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218022714/http://www.fxillusions.com.au/images/4d-motion-seats/index.html|archive-date=2011-02-18}}</ref><ref name="Live Film 2">{{cite web|title= Shrek 4 D at Universal part 1/2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zB2o2cwNzc|work=Video|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 3, 2010|author=ecodev1}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title= Shrek 4 D at Universal part 2/2|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UT8K03SXII|work=Video|publisher=YouTube|access-date=August 3, 2010|author=ecodev1}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref> Stationary seats, which do not move during the film, are marked and available for those who want to watch the film without the motion or vibration. Every other effect is available for the stationary seats.

When the film ends, the fairy shot off with the champagne cork lands up in a speaker attached to the wall of the theater. In the Japan version, the screen splits open for guests to step through the post-show area leading to the gift shop.

== Spin-off attractions ==
A number of spin-off attractions operate alongside Shrek 4-D in various amusement parks.

In Universal Studios Florida, ''Donkey's Photo Finish'' was a [[meet and greet]] attraction that opened in 2003 alongside the film, replacing ''[[Stage 54]]''. The attraction consisted of guests walking up to an animatronic [[Donkey (Shrek)|Donkey]] who mingled with and made fun of them. The guests had their picture taken with Donkey, and then moved onto meeting [[Shrek (character)|Shrek]] and [[Princess Fiona]], the latter of whom talked to them. Guests then had their picture taken for purchase with Shrek and Fiona. The attraction temporarily closed in June 2012 to make way for ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Other Attractions {{!}} Donkey's Photo Finish – Closed For the New Transformers 3D Ride|url=http://www.totalorlando.com/parkshowsandexhibits-12-235-Donkeys_Photo_Finish__Closed_For_the_New_Transformers_3D_Ride.html|publisher=Total Orlando|access-date=December 23, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131028075710/http://www.totalorlando.com/parkshowsandexhibits-12-235-Donkeys_Photo_Finish__Closed_For_the_New_Transformers_3D_Ride.html|archive-date=October 28, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> before reopening in a new location next to Monsters Cafe (now known as Minion Cafe) before that area closed alongside the attraction on January 10, 2022. It was relocated to the Woody WoodPecker's KidZone area on July 14, 2022, replacing The Barney Shop, a gift shop located near the former [[A Day in the Park with Barney]] live show. Five months after, on November 1, 2022, Universal Studios Florida announced that the meet and greet area, alongside Fievel's Playland, DreamWorks Destination, [[Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster]], and [[Curious George Goes to Town]], would close permanently on January 16, 2023, with its last day of operation the day before on January 15, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Orlando Resort on Twitter: Update from Universal...|url=https://twitter.com/universalorl/status/1587604021761671170|website=Twitter|publisher=@UniversalORL|access-date=1 November 2022|archive-date=November 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102005608/https://twitter.com/universalorl/status/1587604021761671170|url-status=live}} Publish date: 1 November 2022</ref> A new meet and greet hosted at a recreation of Shrek's swamp home, featuring a refreshed Donkey puppet, opened with DreamWorks Land on June 14, 2024 as ''Shrek's Swamp Meet''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Universal Orlando |url=https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/character-encounters/shreks-swamp-meet |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Universal Orlando Resort |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DreamWorks Land Is Now Open at Universal Orlando Resort |url=https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/dreamworks-land-now-open-universal-orlando-resort |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA |language=en}}</ref> A similar attraction is located at Universal Studios Hollywood named ''Meet Shrek and Donkey''.

In Universal Studios Singapore, ''Shrek 4-D'' exists within the larger Far Far Away themed area. Other attractions in the area include ''[[Donkey Live]]'' (an interactive live show using [[digital puppetry]] technology, which features Donkey entertaining and engaging guests in conversation in an intimate theater setting),<ref name="USSDonkey">Donkey Live – Far Far Away – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from the [https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore/things-to-do/shows/donkey-live Official Site] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005121206/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/DonkeyLive |date=October 5, 2011 }}.</ref> [[Enchanted Airways]] (a [[junior roller coaster]] that features trains modeled after [[Dragon (Shrek)|Dragon]]),<ref name="USSEnchanted">Enchanted Airways – Far Far Away – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/EnchantedAirways Official Site] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005121248/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/EnchantedAirways |date=October 5, 2011 }}.</ref> [[Puss in Boots' Giant Journey]] (a roller coaster with suspended ride vehicles, featuring Puss in Boots as he runs from a giant goose) and ''[[Magic Potion Spin]]'' (a [[Kiddie ride#Miniature Ferris wheel rides|miniature ferris wheel]] for children which is themed to be a part of a potion assembly line).<ref name="USSMagicPotion">Magic Potion Spin – Far Far Away – Universal Studios Singapore. Retrieved June 6, 2010 from the [http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/MagicPotionSpin Official Site] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005121324/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Attractions/UniversalStudiosSingapore/RidesShows/FarFarAway/MagicPotionSpin |date=October 5, 2011 }}.</ref>

During the attraction's time at Warner Bros. Movie World, a short-lived live show named ''Shrek Live'' was shown in the park's Show Stage.<ref>{{Parkz|ride_name=Shrek Live|location=Warner Bros. Movie World|parkz_number=366|accessdate=December 23, 2012}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of 3D films pre-2005#Short films 1952–2004|List of 3D films (pre 2005)]]
* [[List of 3D films (2005 onwards)|List of 3D films (post 2005)]]
* [[List of amusement rides based on film franchises]]

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0360985}}
* [https://www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/attractions/shreks-4-d-adventure/ Shrek's 4-D Adventure at Universal Studios Japan]
* [https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore/things-to-do/shows/shrek-4-d-adventure Shrek 4-D Adventure at Universal Studios Singapore] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103213434/https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore/things-to-do/shows/shrek-4-d-adventure |date=November 3, 2019 }}

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