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PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 2/21/23 (Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Closed for Refurbishment, VelociCoaster Accepting Express, and More)

February 24, 2023

Welcome to an extremely busy Fat Tuesday here at the Universal Orlando Resort. The crowds are here, and so are we, so let’s get going and see what’s happening around the parks today. As we approached Islands of Adventure, we could see the signs notifying guests that Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will not be … Read more

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

February 21, 2023

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

Painting on Villain-Con Building, More Scrim Installed Around Minion Cafe at Universal Studios Florida

February 9, 2023

The old Shrek 4-D and Monsters Cafe buildings are being transformed into Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Cafe respectively, as part of what will be Illumination Avenue at Universal Studios Florida. This week, we noticed crews had repainted parts of the attraction building. We can see fresh paint on some edges of this side of … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 1/24/23 (Mardi Gras Booths in Both Parks, Halloween Horror Nights Sambusa Coffins, Villain-Con and Minion Cafe Updates, and More)

January 28, 2023

Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a slow day around the parks, but things are going to be busy this weekend for Rock the Universe and next weekend for Mardi Gras. Let’s check out what’s happening around both of the parks today. First stop is to Universal Studios Florida. … Read more

Villain-Con Minion Blast Gets More Details Added to Entrance and Queue, Minion Café Expands at Universal Studios Florida

January 24, 2023

Get ready for more Minions! There are a lot of changes happening around the front of Universal Studios Florida as the area transitions from Production Central to Illumination Avenue. The new Villain-Con Minion Blast attraction and Minion Cafe will be opening this summer and construction seems to be ramping up. We spotted a few new … Read more

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

January 19, 2023

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

January 1, 2023

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

December 17, 2022

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

Villain-Con Minion Blast Posters Added to Universal Studios Florida Construction Walls

December 8, 2022

With the official announcement of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, posters for the upcoming attraction have been added to the construction walls in Universal Studios Florida. One of the posters hangs in front of the entrance, which has been encased in concrete since our last construction update. The poster features the Villain-Con logo, two Minions, and … Read more

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

December 9, 2022December 8, 2022

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