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BIG DREAMS COME TO LIFE

Step into the colourful worlds of Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda at the brand new Dreamworks Land debuting at Universal Orlando.

Guests at the Florida theme park this summer will be among the first to experience new attractions including a family-friendly coaster, interactive play areas and live entertainment.

Green ogre fans will love Shrek’s Swamp play area with splash zones, as well as King Harold’s Swamp Symphony, where they can create their own music.

And kids of all ages can ride on the Trollercoaster to escape evil spiders, while Poppy’s Playground features bouncing structures for the youngest visitors.

At Po’s Kung Fu Training Camp, guests help pandas wash and dry their laundry with water cannons and giant fans. At Po Live! enjoy a digital interaction with the Dragon Warrior teaching Kung Fu moves.

Puss in Boots 2 comes to life in Mama Luna Feline Fiesta, with buttons and bells inside Mama Luna’s retirement home for cats.

And in the Dreamworks Character Zone, guests can meet favourite stars such as Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse. universalorlando.com

SET SAIL FOR ICELAND

Sail away on this 16-night Ireland, Iceland, right, and Greenland cruise onboard Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Princess, departing on July 28 from Southampton. Calls at Falmouth, Cobh, Akureyri, Isafjördur, Reykjavík, Qaqortoq, Nanortalik and returns to Southampton. Price from £1,033pp includes all meals (excluding speciality dining), theatre shows, onboard gym and children’s clubs. cruise.co.uk

HEAD TO DISNEYLAND PARIS

Experience the magic of Disney with three nights B&B at the four-star Dream Castle Hotel. Price from £239pp includes flights from Gatwick on April 8. Price is based on two adults and two children sharing. lastminute.com