Guests of all ages can now immerse themselves in the world of Illumination’s Minions franchise when they visit Universal Studios Florida. The highly anticipated Minion Land is now open, and includes activities like Villain-Con Minion Blast, Minion Café, Bake My Day, and much more!
President & COO of Universal Orlando Resort Karen Irwin was quoted as saying, “This immersive and captivating new addition to our destination was brought to life in a partnership with our colleagues at Illumination and puts our guests into the heart, and villainous minds, of this diabolically fun franchise. This rich new environment has so much for all our guests to enjoy.”
This vibrant new land will be full of Minion mischief and fun for the whole family. When guests enter Illumination Ave. they will be welcomed with a fun surprise — a photo-worthy marquee that features 22 Minions will greet visitors and will let you know the fun is about to begin!
Below is a list of the exciting new experiences awaiting guests in Minion Land.
- Villain-Con Minion Blast- Villain-Con Minion Blast blends immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, and an original storyline for a first-of-its-kind attraction that puts guests’ villainous skills to the test to see if they have what it takes to become a member of the Vicious 6 – a notorious group of supervillains from the hit film, Minions: The Rise of Gru. Villain-Con Minion Blast is also the first Universal Orlando attraction to feature a connected gameplay experience via The Official Universal Orlando Resort App. By syncing their blaster to the app with just a tap, contenders can take their game to an entirely new level and track their scores, embark on special missions within the attraction, unlock evil perks and extra powerful blasts to help them gain more points and earn digital collectibles.
- Minion Café- At the new Illumination’s Minion Café, guests can expect an immersive new eatery that offers something for everyone in a highly entertaining dining experience that features three themed areas designed after beloved Minions Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto: the Kitchen, the Breakroom and the Dining Room. Guests can also enjoy their meal at the outdoor patio that overlooks the fun of Minion Land. Guests of all ages can enjoy inventive fare featuring nearly 20 items inspired by memorable characters and staples from the Minions franchise. Minion Café also features an express window with a limited menu for those looking to satisfy their mischievous cravings quickly and return to the mayhem in Minion Land.
- Bake My Day- Topped with a massive pink cupcake that’s visible from anywhere in Minion Land, Bake My Day is a whimsical retail location and bakery featuring a selection of Minion-themed sweet treats, including cupcakes, macarons, s’mores, and more, along with exclusive Minion-inspired merchandise like apparel, plush, drinkware, accessories, keychains and more.
- Evil Stuff- At this unique retail store, guests can pick up all the items necessary to complete their villainous transformation. This new retail store offers a variety of Villain-Con and Minions merchandise, making it a one-stop destination for those seeking to embrace their “evil” side.
- Illumination Theater- Not only can guests discover murals and photo ops of popular characters from Illumination films throughout Minion Land, but now guests can meet, greet and interact with beloved characters like the Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes, plus new additions from the hit film Sing – Rosita, Gunter and Johnny – at the Illumination Theater.
- Pop-A-Nana- This walkup location features sweet and savory popcorn, including a special banana flavor, inspired by the Minions’ love for bananas. Here, guests may also find an assortment of fun popcorn buckets, including the Disco Minion.
- Freeze Ray Pops- Guests can cool off with a visit to Freeze Ray Pops, a walk-up window serving refreshingly colorful frozen treats inspired by Gru, the Minions, and Vector.
- Despicable Me Minion Mayhem- One of the most comedic, heartwarming, and beloved theme park experiences ever created brings Minions, mayhem, and tons of laughter to a ride that turns guests into Minions. This simulator attraction is a fan favorite and a must-see while experiencing all that Minion Land has to offer.
For more information on Minion Land and Universal Studios Florida, visit their official website here.
