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Minions

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First Universal Studios-Branded Loungefly Bags Featuring Minion and Fluffy Unicorn Arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 31, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Two new Loungefly bags inspired by the “Despicable Me” and “Minion” franchise have arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood. These are the first Loungefly bags to … Read more

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Scaffolding and Scrim Covers One End of Future Minion Cafe at Universal Studios Florida

January 31, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

Bello! We’re taking a look at progress on Minion Cafe, which will be part of the renamed Illumination Avenue at Universal Studios Florida. The cafe … Read more

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Covered Entryway Erected at Despicable Me Minion Mayhem After Possible Fallen Brick in Universal Studios Florida

January 30, 2023 Justin Topa

A new entryway has been erected outside the entryway to “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”, presumably to protect guests from falling bricks outside the attraction at Universal Studios Florida.

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New Steel Structure Added to Minion Café Structure at Universal Studios Florida

January 21, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The first new steel supports were installed for Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida earlier this month and now more steel has been erected. In … Read more

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

January 19, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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Steel Rises Outside Future Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida

January 1, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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New ‘Minions’ Lunar New Year Merchandise Arrives at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

December 23, 2022 Madison Skowronski

The Lunar New Year begins on Sunday, January 22, 2023, but the Minions are already celebrating. We found three new Minion Lunar New Year shirts … Read more

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

December 17, 2022 Justin Giglio

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 … Read more

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

December 3, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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

November 22, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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More Steel Rises at Universal Studios Florida for Future Minions ‘Villain-Con’ Attraction

November 13, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

For the past couple of months, we have been keeping you up-to-date surrounding the construction of the new Villain-Con attraction coming to Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

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

November 5, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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 … Read more

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

October 16, 2022 Justin Giglio

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 … Read more

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Minion ‘FrankenBob’ Meet and Greet at Universal Studios Hollywood

October 3, 2022 Chuck Mirarchi

We visited Universal Studios Hollywood and found Bob from “Minions” out greeting guests all dressed up for Halloween. Dressed as Frankenstein, FrankenBob can be found … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Piece of Merchandise from the New UNI VRS Shop at Universal Studios Hollywood

October 1, 2022 Matthew Soberman

Movies and fashion rule at the new UNI VRS store now open at Universal Studios Hollywood. Recently, we stopped by to take a complete tour … Read more

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New Minion Tim Halloween Costume Plush at Universal Orlando Resort

September 25, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

A new plush of a Minion in a bear Halloween costume is available at Universal Orlando Resort. Minion Halloween Plush – $25 This Minion is … Read more

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