The façade was just revealed as the final scrims are removed from Minion Café and Illumination Theater in Universal Studios Florida.

It seems like we are getting closer to the grand opening of the new Minion Café as the scrim finally came down today to reveal the façade.

The bright blue construction walls featuring the Minions in their construction gear still remains.

The land will take over Production Central, transforming it into Illumination Avenue with a new Minion Cafe (replacing the former Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe) and “other surprises inspired by popular characters from Illumination’s blockbuster franchises.”

Here, we can see letters still wrapped up here spelling the word “Café.”

We can see the construction crew still hard at work. We also can see the brightly colored Pop-A-Nana sign with blue and yellow stripes on the roof.

The giant pink cupcake with a Minion on top sits on the roof of Bake My Day. The giant cupcake is on the corner of Minion Café facing the future Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction.

This location has a giant pink cupcake atop the building, making it visible throughout the land. The announcement for available treats at this location include cupcakes, macarons, and s’mores. This venue will also feature a selection of Minion-inspired merchandise, including apparel, plush, drinkware, accessories, keychains, and more.

We can now also see the new artwork right below it that features brightly colored cupcakes on a bright pink background.

What do you think of the mostly unveiled design so far? Let us know in the comments.

Marquee Sign and Photo Opportunities

Upon entering the new Illumination’s Minion Land on Illumination Ave., guests will spot a “Minion Land” marquee with 22 Minions ready to have their photo snapped. 

Photo-ready spots will also be available for guests throughout the land, featuring murals and photo opportunities that celebrate additional characters from the Illumination films.

Character Meet and Greets

In Illumination Theater, guests will be able to meet with a variety of characters from beloved franchises. Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes, as well as characters from the film “Sing,” including Rosita, Gunter, and Johnny, will all be available to interact with at the outdoor Illumination Theater façade.

Illumination’s Minion Land

Illumination’s Minion Land at Universal Orlando Resort will be opening this summer with a variety of new attractions and eateries for guests.

The land will take over Production Central, transforming it into Illumination Avenue with a new Minion Café (replacing the former Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe) and “other surprises inspired by popular characters from Illumination’s blockbuster franchises.”

The back of the Transformers: The Ride show building has been painted teal blue to match the new land. As seen in the above concept art, “Illumination” will be added to the wall.

The attractions will be the pre-existing Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and brand new Villain-Con Minion Blast. The façade of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem was recently refurbished.

Read more details about Villain-Con Minion Blast, which will be a moving walkway and shooting ride where Shrek 4-D once was. It won’t have a height requirement and guests will be able to track their score in the Universal Orlando Resort app.

The gift shop for Villain-Con Minion Blast will be Evil Stuff, judging by a sign installed in March. It is directly across from Despicable Me Minion Mayhem’s Super Silly Stuff shop.

In addition to Minion Café, food and beverage locations will include Freeze Ray Pops, Bake My Day, and Pop-A-Nana. At Pop-A-Nana, guests will be able to get banana-flavored popcorn and Minion-inspired popcorn buckets.

Bake My Day — which has a giant pink cupcake on its roof — will serve cupcakes, macarons, and s’mores. This venue will also feature a selection of Minion-inspired merchandise, including apparel, plush, drinkware, accessories, keychains, and more. Freeze Ray Pops will have a variety of colorful popsicles inspired by Gru, the Minions, and Vector.

Preview the Minion Café menu, including Despica-bowls, Bob’s Teddy Bear Chocolate Cream Puff, and more. Check out the Minion Café façade so far.

Universal Studios Hollywood also has a Minion Café. Read our review of some of Hollywood’s Minion Café dishes.

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