Named after Universal Studios' mascot, Woody Woodpecker the area was originally part of World Expo, but was divided into its own section with the opening of a junior roller coaster named Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster in 1999.
In addition to the junior roller coaster, Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone is home to three attractions and three shows. Fievel's Playland is a children's playground which includes a 30-foot (9.1 m) spider web to climb and a 200-foot (61 m) long water slide. Curious George Goes to Town is a play area featuring two large water troughs that dump 500 gallons of water on its visitors every few minutes, and a ball area where guests can shoot soft, foam balls out of cannons.The final attraction is E.T. Adventure.
Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone is home to three shows which are performed multiple times per day. A Day in the Park with Barney is a live, sing-along stage show featuring Barney and his friends.Animal Actors On Location is a 20-minute live stage show featuring trained animals showcasing their talent. StarToons Summer Jam is a live show featuring classic Universal cartoon characters performing to beach party songs.
Guests can purchase food and beverage items from the Kidzone Pizza Company in Woody Woodpecker's Kidzone. As with the rest of the park, merchandise shops have been designed to offer specific merchandise related to that area's attractions. The Barney Store, E.T.'s Toy Closet and the Universal Cartoon Store sell merchandise specific to A Day in the Park with Barney, E.T. Adventure and Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster respectively.
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