Despicable Me

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s Returns to Universal Studios Florida for 2023 With Weather-Modified Performance

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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

PHOTOS: Villain-Con Minion Blast Now Accepting Express, Minion Cafe Sign Completed, & V6 App-Interactive Medallions Added at Universal Studios Florida

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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

Villain-Con Minion Blast Handing Out Toy Blasters to Guests Who Cannot Hold Actual Gameplay E-Liminator X Blasters

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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

Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Previews of Villain-Con Minion Blast Coming Soon

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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

BREAKING: Villain-Con Minion Blast Opens to Guests for Technical Rehearsals at Universal Studios Florida

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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

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Despicable Me’s Vector Meet and Greet Comes to Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida

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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

REVIEW: Beat the Heat with Freeze Ray Pops in Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida

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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

PHOTOS: Express Entrance Sign Covered Ahead of Opening of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida

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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

Disco Minions Popcorn Bucket Dances into Universal Orlando Resort

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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

PHOTOS: New Personalized Villain-Con I.D. Badge Kiosk Installed at Evil Stuff Store in Universal Studios Florida

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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

‘It’s So Fluffy!’ New Unicorn & Cupcake Merchandise at Bake My Day in Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida

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With the soft opening of Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida comes fluffy unicorn and cupcake-inspired merchandise at Bake My Day, a shop on the corner of Illumination Avenue. Some of these items were first released at Universal Studios Hollywood, including the Universal Studios-branded Loungefly bags. Minion Cupcake Loungefly Purse – $82 This purse is … Read more

Minions-Themed U-Design Kiosk Pops Up at Evil Stuff Gift Shop in Universal Studios Florida

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A new U-Design Kiosk has popped up at the recently-opened Evil Stuff Gift Shop with new designs including Villain-Con art, Minions themes, and more in Universal Studios Florida. Both Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have U-Design Kiosks around various gift shops. Usually, they are themed to whichever land they happen to be … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Construction Walls Down at Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida

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Construction walls are finally down at Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida, revealing new details never seen until today. First Close-Up Look at Villain-Con Exterior Various promotional posters line the future entrance to this attraction, with depictions of the supervillains who comprise the group known as the “Vicious 6.” Since the story revolves around … Read more

PHOTOS: Minion Café and Illumination Theater Façade Revealed as Final Scrims are Removed at Universal Studios Florida

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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 … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed From Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Florida

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Scaffolding has been removed from the exterior of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in Universal Studios Florida now that refurbishment work has wrapped up. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Façade Back in January, a covered entryway was installed at the attraction’s entrance after a missing brick was spotted above the entryway, raising concerns about falling debris. Scaffolding and tarps … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbishments Continue on Gru’s House Façade and Sign for Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Florida

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The refurbishment on the façade of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem continues at Universal Studios Florida. Continuing Work on Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Earlier, we reported that part of the signage for “Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem” has been wrapped in bright orange vinyl. It now appears that the “Despicable” part of the sign has been refreshed … Read more

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