The sign on Epic Boulevard has been activated and new characters have been added to existing rotation of images displayed on the digital screens attached to the Universal Orlando Resort road signs. “Despicable Me” and “Sing” added to Universal Road Signs After debuting studio Intellectual Property (IP) characters on the digital screens attached to the … Read more
Dates have been announced for the return of Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort and its festivities, including Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s. Holidays at Universal Orlando Holiday season offerings at Universal Orlando will begin on November 22 and run through December 31, 2024. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s returns to … Read more
A new UNI VRS store has opened at Universal Studios Japan. It is the first UNI VRS store to open internationally. Universal Studios Japan UNI VRS Store A new UNI VRS store is now open in the Hollywood area of Universal Studios Japan. It becomes the third UNI VRS location, joining the CityWalk location at … Read more
Three new reactive bubble wands featuring characters from the Despicable Me, Trolls, and Jurassic World franchises are now available at Universal Studios Florida. New Reactive Bubble Wands Three new reactive bubble wands are now available at Universal Studios Florida via outdoor carts. Each reactive bubble wand interacts with Universal Mega Movie Parade floats. Additionally, these … Read more
Universal Studios Japan is keeping guests cool in the oppressive Japanese summer heat with a special summer version of their NO LIMIT! Parade. Starting on July 3 and running through September 1, the NO LIMIT! Summer Splash Parade features characters from Super Mario, Pokémon, “Despicable Me,” Sesame Street, Peanuts, and “Sing” on floats that shower … Read more
New merchandise for the upcoming DreamWorks Land, “Jurassic Park,” and Minions has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. This summer merchandise is in the same building as the UNI VRS and Hello Kitty stores in Universal Studios Florida. DreamWorks Land Merchandise DreamWorks Cup Holder Bag – $16 This cup holder bag is light blue. The faces … Read more
Holiday celebrations commenced across Universal Orlando Resort on November 17, bringing with them the introduction of several new treats and the return of many fan-favorite entertainment offerings. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s re-commenced performances at Universal Studios Florida as seasonal festivities started, culminating the park’s first day of yuletide offerings in grand fashion. Performances occur … Read more
Bello! Minion Land is officially open at Universal Studios Florida. This newly rethemed area of the park consists of several dining and shopping locations, a character meet and greet, and a brand new attraction, Villain-Con Minion Blast. The land had been going through technical rehearsals in phases over the summer, but now that Minion Land … Read more
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is now in technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Florida. Part of Minion Land, this is the newest experience to open at the Universal Orlando Resort. At this time, the attraction is essentially under a “testing” phase with the use of park guests. Anyone meeting the rider requirements can experience the new … Read more
Are you excited for Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast? Universal Orlando’s newest attraction is described as a handheld blaster challenge on a moving walkway in which guest compete to become the newest member of the Vicious 6. It is scheduled to officially open later this summer, but Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will get a chance to … Read more
Universal Orlando’s newest attraction, Villain-Con Minion Blast is soft opening to guests today at Universal Studios Florida for technical rehearsals. A soft opening indicates that the final attraction experience may not yet be complete or available all the time, as things are still being tested and adjusted. Villain-Con Minion Blast Construction walls were removed from … Read more
Vector from “Despicable Me” has arrived at Illumination Theater in Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida. The villain’s meet and greet rotates with other Illumination characters, like the Minions and “Sing” characters. Vector Meet and Greet Vector is in his iconic orange tracksuit and square glasses. He was thrilled to meet guests. Vector debuted in … Read more
There’s no way you’ll have a bad day when you pick up one of these popsicles from Freeze Ray Pops in Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida. We tried them all on a recent visit. While Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida is soft opened for technical rehearsals, we’re visiting all the land’s new food … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort’s newest attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, is set to open sometime this summer. Most of Minion Land is in a soft opening phase, so it’s only a matter of time before the new attraction will begin welcoming guests as well. Minion Cafe, Illumination Theater, and more experiences are now open in Minion … Read more
A new disco-stylized Minions souvenir popcorn bucket is ready to boogie at the Universal Orlando Resort, and we took a break from the disco inferno of Florida heat outside to check it out. Disco Minions Popcorn Bucket – $29.99 We spotted this at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk, just past Cinnabon on the right-hand … Read more
A new kiosk that offers guests the chance to make a personalized Villain-Con I.D. badge has been installed in Universal Studios Florida. We found this new kiosk at Evil Stuff, the recently-opened gift shop for Villain-Con Minion Blast. Personalized Villain-Con I.D. Badge – $10 By using this machine, villains and non-villains alike can make their … Read more