Some scrim and scaffolding have been removed from the side of Minion Café at Universal Studios Florida, giving us our first look at the restaurant’s façade. Minion Café Façade The side of the building facing the main thoroughfare of Universal Studios Florida is still blocked from view. But the side facing Villain-Con Minion Blast is … Read more
The top of a brand-new snack cart is ever-so-slightly peering over construction walls where Silver Screen Snacks once stood in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. New Snack Stand A portion of Production Central will become part of the upcoming Illumination Avenue, with the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast joining Despicable Me Minion … Read more
Rumors indicate that Mel’s Drive-In Restaurant at Universal Studios Florida will close for a refurbishment at the end of May to coincide with the grand opening of Minion Café. Mel’s Drive-In Restaurant Mel’s Drive-In is in the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Florida, around the corner and down the street from where Minion Café will … Read more
A new billboard for the Vicious 6 has been added to Sound Stage V, home of Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con Minion Blast Construction The new Minions “Villain-Con” attraction replaces Shrek 4-D just across from Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. The entrance marquee was recently completed and banners of various villains have been going … Read more
We’re another day closer to the opening of the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida. We don’t have any opening date announcements yet, but the Villain-Con sign over the entrance was recently finished and now the final touches seem to be going up around the main side of the building. Let’s check … Read more
Get ready for hot Minion summer. Universal Studios Florida is getting a new Minion Cafe and Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction this summer, so if you love Minions, you’re in the right place. Tim Bear Character Headband – $18 The furry brown ear headband has a pair of button eyes and a little black nose for … Read more
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
Florida residents can now enjoy three days at Universal Orlando Resort for the price of one. 3 For 1 Ticket Offer at Universal Orlando Universal Orlando’s newest offer for Florida residents is available now and can be used on non-consecutive days until the offer expires on September 29, 2023. The special Florida resident offer grants … Read more
A teal color scheme is being incorporated across the building housing Transformers: The Ride at Universal Studios Florida. We previously reported first spotting blue stripes Thursday on the side directly behind construction for the new Minion Café in Production Central — soon to be transformed into a Minions-dedicated land. Color Transformation at Transformers We assume … Read more
A new Minion bubble wand is available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this Minion bubble wand at Super Silly Stuff in Universal Studios Florida. Minion Bubble Wand – $27 This Universal Studios exclusive is a blue wand with a full Minion figure sitting on top. The smirking one-eyed Minion on top is Stuart. The … Read more
Lettering has been added to the Villain-Con Minion Blast entrance at Universal Studios Florida, plus a gift shop sign was installed further down the building. The giant letters “AIN-” have been installed between “Illumination’s” and “Minion Blast” over the red “V” at the entrance. We should be seeing “VILL” and “CON” in the next few … Read more
The Villain-Con Minion Blast sign was updated again at Universal Studios Florida, and new villain posters were added on the side. Villain-Con Minion Blast Entrance Sign Just yesterday, we reported that the evil eyes and top part of the globe outline were added to the Villain-Con Minion Blast signage. When we came back to Universal … Read more
“The Secret Life of Pets” merchandise has been completely removed from Super Silly Stuff, the “Despicable Me” store in Universal Studios Florida. Now only merchandise from the “Despicable Me” and Minions franchise is available in the store. Super Silly Stuff is part of Production Central, but the area will eventually be Illumination Avenue with Villain-Con … Read more
Construction is moving along rather quickly over at the new Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction at Universal Studios Florida. Villain-Con Minion Blast Earlier today, we noticed that a pair of evil looking eyes were added to the large “V” centered on the front of Villain-Con Minion Blast. The black, masked eyes now stretch across the top … Read more
Say cheese! If you’re looking to snap a photo with your favorite Minion pals, well look no further than this new Minion with Selfie Stick popcorn bucket we found in the Animation Studio Store in Universal Studios Hollywood! Minion with Selfie Stick Popcorn Bucket – $29 This is Bob the Minion, who has one green … Read more
Welcome to another exciting day here at the Universal Orland Resort. It’s time to check out what’s new around the parks, so let’s get started! As soon as we arrived, we spotted a brand new Minion popcorn bucket. This refillable popcorn bucket features Bob the Minion and his bear Tim taking a selfie together. The … Read more