PHOTOS: Sound Stage V Prepares for New Villain-Con Minion Blast Signage at Universal Studios Florida

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Are you ready to see if you have what it takes to become the newest member of the Vicious 6? If you’re looking forward to the opening of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, we seem to be getting even closer! The sign was recently completed and now the building that will house the new attraction has … Read more

More Letters Added to Villain-Con Minion Blast Entrance Marquee at Universal Studios Florida

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Construction continues on the entrance to Villain-Con Minion Blast and the adjacent Minion Café, which will transform most of Production Central into Illumination Avenue at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con Minion Blast The new attraction replaces Shrek 4-D, which closed in January 2022. Villain-Con Minion Blast is inspired by the first “Minions” film, in which the … Read more

Express Pass and Entrance Signs Added to Villain-Con Minion Blast in Universal Studios Florida

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More signage has been added to the entrance of Villain-Con Minion Blast, a new attraction replacing Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida. Production Central at Universal Studios Florida will become Illumination Avenue with the opening of Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Café. A sign for Universal Express Pass and an “attraction entrance” sign have been … Read more

Banners Added to Villain-Con Minion Blast Entrance at Universal Studios Florida

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Banners have been added to the still unfinished entrance of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida. There are two banners, hanging on either side of the entrance. They are orange, and read “Welcome to Villain-Con Universal Studios Florida Featuring Vicious 6.” The villains of the Vicious 6 are pictured. The banners seem to … Read more

Steel Rises Outside Future Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida

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In early December, Universal officially announced that Universal Studios Florida would be getting a Minion land with the additions of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Café. The attraction will take over the Shrek 4-D building, while the café takes over the Monsters Café spot. A week ago, we saw Villain-Con posters installed behind construction … Read more

Concrete and Light Fixtures Added to Minions ‘Villain-Con’ Attraction Entrance at Universal Studios Florida

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Concrete has now been added to the entrance façade of the upcoming Minions Villain-Con attraction in Universal Studios Florida. Last time we shared a construction update, the entrance was covered in gray plaster after being protected by weather sheathing. Now the entrance has been completely shaped-up by concrete. Light fixtures have also been added and … Read more

BREAKING: Minion Land, Minion Café Announced for Universal Studios Florida

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In addition to Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, a whole Minion Land is coming to Universal Studios Florida. 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.” The full … Read more

Minions ‘Villain-Con’ Attraction Entrance Takes Shape in Universal Studios Florida

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Another layer of sheathing and the first layer of plaster has been added to the entrance façade of the upcoming Minions Villain-Con attraction in Universal Studios Florida. Last time we shared a construction update, the entrance archway was almost completely covered in yellow weather-proof sheathing. This new layer of paper-backed black paneling by Phillips Manufacturing … Read more

Construction Speeds Up on Entrance to Future Minions ‘Villain-Con’ Attraction in Universal Studios Florida

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Construction work has sped up on the entrance to the rumored Minions “Villain-Con” attraction that will replace Shrek 4-D in Universal Studios Florida. In our last construction update, just a week ago, exposed steel formed an archway over the entrance. The next day, the center of the archway was covered in wood paneling. And the … Read more

Painting and Entrance Construction Continue on Minions ‘Villain-Con’ Attraction at Universal Studios Florida

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Work continues on the building that previously housed Shrek 4-D. It’s rumored that a “Minions” Villain-Con attraction will replace Shrek 4-D, and so far construction supports the rumor. It looks like the building is being renamed. The wall above the Transformers meet-and-greet now reads “Stage 40.” As you’ll see in later photos, other walls still … Read more

Steel Framing Work Continues at the Former Entrance of Shrek 4-D for ‘Villain-Con’ at Universal Studios Florida

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We have been keeping you updated on the steel work happening at the entrance of the former Shrek 4-D building at Universal Studios Florida. Now it looks like more steel in being added to the frame. Demolition of Shrek-themed structures at Universal Studios Florida is still underway. The Shrek 4-D attraction closed in January and signage was removed … Read more

More Steel Framing Added to the Former Entrance of Shrek 4-D for ‘Villain-Con’ at Universal Studios Florida

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Last month we showed you an update to the entrance of the former Shrek 4-D building at Universal Studios Florida. Now it looks like more steel in being added to the frame. Demolition of Shrek-themed structures at Universal Studios Florida is still underway. The Shrek 4-D attraction closed in January and signage was removed last February. Now a new … Read more