On March 31st, Universal Studios Japan will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and there’s already a slew of merchandise on sale to celebrate properties that have graced the park during its first 20 years, including Back to the Future, JAWS, and Sesame Street! You can take a video tour below on our YouTube channel, or keep … Read more
With the “Taste of Universal” event opening the gates to Universal Studios Hollywood again, we got to visit the Minion Cafe on its opening day! This new cafe is full of fun meals and treats that the Minions themselves would enjoy and we ordered just about everything on the menu. Read our reviews below! Loaded … Read more
With the beginning of the ticketed “Taste of Universal” event at Universal Studios Hollywood, guests can step inside the park for the first time in a year. Among all the exciting shopping and dining opportunities is the brand-new Minion Cafe, which opened its doors for the first time today. A sign on the street corner … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that the Minion Cafe will be opening soon. Borrowing theming cues from Super Silly Fun Land featured in Despicable Me, the dining spot will feature the zany Minions. The colorful restaurant will offer grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken, and nachos, among other options. The opening date has not been announced, but … Read more
Even in these tough times, Universal Studios Japan is ramping up its 20th Anniversary “NO LIMIT!” celebration, and they’ve concocted a few special treats and meals that pay tribute to classic past and present attractions! All of these will be on sale in the NO LIMIT Market soon, and though no prices or a release … Read more
As winter approaches, you might be looking for ways to warm up while you journey around the parks. Sometimes we reach for cocoa, other times you want a nice bowl of soup to warm you up. Maybe you could go for the wacky Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, or try this new Minion Corn … Read more
With winter upon us once again, the Universal parks around the world are coming up with ways to keep us warm and cozy through the day! From the return of Hot Butterbeer both in Orlando and Osaka to the crazy Potato Chip Drink with consommé soup, there’s so many choices! Now, Universal Studios Japan has … Read more
“Bello!” from Osaka! With the holiday season also comes the scarfs, stockings, snowmen, and hot cocoa to stir the spirit of the season, and Universal Studios Japan is commemorating that in an adorable new line featuring the Minions we all know and love! Available next to Minion Park at San Francisco Candies, the Minions Cozy … Read more
Just days before the Macy’s balloons walk-through experience opens at Universal Studios Florida, two new displays featuring maquettes of some of the characters guests will see has arrived in the New York section of the park. The caption in the bottom left corner of the display describes the experience and where the entrance will be … Read more
If you’re looking for a suitable ski jacket as the chilly winter approaches, come on down to Rodeo Drive Souvenirs at Universal Studios Japan for these new jackets themed to Peanuts, Jurassic World, and Minions! Let’s take a look! Each of these jackets is available for ¥8900 ($84.98). Minions Ski Jacket Peanuts Ski Jacket Jurassic … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 30 to September 6, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Following Volcano Bay’s … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 23-30, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort has just released a new … Read more
Summertime in Osaka (and throughout Japan really) is known for its brutal heat and humidity. So whenever you visit Universal Studios Japan, naturally you want to cool down and relax with a sweet treat to beat the heat! And while there’s a number of cute snacks, you can’t miss the fun drinks like the Minion … Read more
At Disney and Universal parks across the United States, adorable and clever face coverings have been released through the pandemic so Guests can show their park and character spirit, even during a global pandemic. And now it seems that Japan, known for near-ubiquitous mask-wearing during allergy and flu season, is entering the mix! Universal Studios … Read more
If you can’t get enough Minions merchandise, or if you just like collecting masks, then you’re going to want to pick up this new mask we found at Universal Studios Florida. The mask features a pattern of different Minions from the animated franchise, Despicable Me. The inside of the mask and the straps are dark … Read more
Japanese theme parks tend to be known for their pretty wacky merchandise compared to US parks, and apparel is no exception to that rule! On our latest trip to Universal Studios Japan, we spotted a collection of T-shirts themed to traditional Japanese art styles, including ukiyo-e! And the best part is that they feature beloved … Read more