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
New Villain-Con Minion Blast grand opening merchandise is now available in the Evil Stuff gift shop at the attraction’s exit in Universal Studios Florida. The new attraction opened for technical rehearsals earlier this month, so it hasn’t technically had its grand opening just yet — though the release of these items may indicate it’s happening … Read more
Villain-Con Minion Blast has opened for technical rehearsals at Universal Studios Florida. Universal Orlando’s newest attraction, set in Minion Land, is not fully operational yet, but guests are now able to experience Villain-Con intermittently ahead of the grand opening later this summer. At this time, guests are asked not to take photos or videos of … 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
Want to take a piece of Villain-Con Minion Blast home after you leave Universal Studios Florida? The Evil Stuff Gift Shop at the exit has you covered, with this new toy recreation of the E-Liminator X blaster guests use on this new interactive attraction. Take a look below. E-Liminator X – $35 The blaster itself … 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
Construction walls have been removed from the entrance to Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con Minion Blast Entrance Construction walls were previously moved from around the side of the building, but were still up in front of the attraction’s entrance. Now there is a temporary fence and rolling planter around the entrance. Crew … Read more
After sharing some first impressions from Team Members about Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida, we’re going to give you a full breakdown of the new attraction. This post will have SPOILERS for Villain-Con Minion Blast, so read on only if you’re feeling truly villainous and ready for all the details on what it … Read more
As we reported earlier, Universal Orlando Resort Team Members are testing Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida today. Thanks to descriptions and first impressions from some Team Members, we now have spoiler-free details about the new attraction. Villain-Con Minion Blast Basics Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast is a moving walkway stand-through shooting attraction that uses … Read more
At Universal Studios Florida, the exit to Villain-Con Minion Blast is open with a visible warnings sign in the Evil Stuff gift shop as Team Member testing gets underway. Villain-Con Minion Blast Exit Open Guests will exit through this large doorway in one corner of the store. A Team Member was guarding the doorway during … 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
Coca-Cola Freestyle fans rejoice! A new location to refresh and refill has arrived at Universal Studios Florida. The snack stand by the Music Plaza Stage, across from Minion Cafe, has reopened with the addition of 3 new Freestyle machines. Let’s take a closer look. Universal Studios Florida has been getting a lot of updates lately, … 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
With the soft opening of Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida, guests can purchase several different sweet treats at Bake My Day, a bakery and gift shop. Bake My Day Sweet Treats The confectionery case is located in the back corner of Bake My Day, next to the register. There is a Swiss roll, cookies, … 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