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 be specifically branded with “Universal Studios” instead of the franchise name. Unicorn Cupcake Loungefly Backpack – $90 The backpack is inspired by the white unicorn plush that Agnes declares is … Read more
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 and Villain-Con Minion Blast are both scheduled to open this summer. Crews have been seemingly expanding what was once the Monsters Cafe building with new steel supports around the edge. … Read more
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.
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 early December, Universal officially announced that Universal Studios Florida would be getting a Minion land called Illumination Avenue with the additions of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Café. The attraction will take … Read more
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
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
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 at Toon Extra in Toon Lagoon at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Red Minions Lunar New Year Shirt – $25 This shirt is vividly red and shows all 12 Chinese zodiac … Read more
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
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 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
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. This new attraction is reportedly based on the Villain-Con convention from the first solo “Minions” movie. Looking at the work on the upcoming Minion’s Villain-Con attraction, we can see that … Read more
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
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
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 outside Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Instead of his normal yellow coloring, FrankenBob sports pale green “makeup,” silver bolts sticking out from the sides of his neck, and stitches on the … Read more
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 of all the new offerings. Check out the video below, or read on for a full list of merchandise! Under the awning that leads into the shop, there’s a collage … Read more
A new plush of a Minion in a bear Halloween costume is available at Universal Orlando Resort. Minion Halloween Plush – $25 This Minion is Bob, who has one green eye and one brown eye. He has a fuzzy hat resembling a bear’s had with button eyes. He’s wearing a brown sweater reading “I love … Read more