ORLANDO, Fla. — Several beloved attractions at Universal Studios are set to permanently close in a few months, the resort announced Tuesday evening.

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The following attractions will close Jan. 16, with the last day of operation being Jan. 15:

• Fievel’s Playland
• Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster
• Curious George Goes to Town
• DreamWorks Destination
• Shrek and Donkey‘s Meet and Greet

The closings will make room for “exciting new family entertainment ... that will immerse guests in the adventures of beloved animated characters.”

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Adjacent attractions 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, Universal said.

More details about the new experiences will be announced in the months ahead, Universal said.

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