Universal Orlando Reveals More Details About New Minions Attraction
Unleash a whole new level of mischief and fun with the Minions at Universal Orlando Resort this summer with the official debut of Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast , the first attraction with blaster games of its kind, as well as the expansive new area of Minion Land on Illumination Ave inside Universal Studios Florida .
Created in partnership between the visionary teams at Universal Creative and Illumination, the new experiences will invite guests of all ages to delve into the beloved world of the Minions franchise like never before, as they battle their way to supervillain stardom, savor delicious dishes from the yellow characters, meet some of their favorite characters and much more.
Located at the entrance to Minion Land, Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast combines immersive stages, interactive game-based technology, custom animation, and an original story to create a one-of-a-kind attraction where guests can put their villainous skills to use.
Upon entering the attraction, guests will be instantly transported to Villain-Con, the largest convention for villains in the world, where the main event is a challenge to see who has what it takes to become the newest member. from the notorious group of supervillains, the Vicious 6, featured in the movie "Minions: Rise of Gru."
As guests make their way through the convention, they'll venture across the show floor, packed with the latest gadgets, vehicles, and fashions to pull off the most heinous schemes. Afterwards, they go to pick up an "E-Liminator X" blaster to compete against their friends, family and peers to prove just how bad they really are.
Throughout the competition, visitors will use their blaster, equipped with Freeze Rays, Banana Bombs, exploding Nunchucks and more, to cause as much mayhem and destruction as possible to earn points. As you meander and glide through the onboard experience on a moving path, you'll meet each member of the Vicious 6, voiced by the original cast of the film, in an environment inspired by their character, including:
- Belle Bottom (voiced by Taraji P. Henson) – the calm and confident leader of the Vicious 6, in a wonderful disco
- Stronghold (voiced by Danny Trejo) – named for his giant iron hands, in a museum filled with tons of fragile and priceless art waiting to be destroyed
- Nun-Chuck (voiced by Lucy Lawless) – a fierce nunchuck-wielding warrior who will ride aboard her flying organ while challenging guests to create musical mayhem
- Jean Clawed (voiced by Jean-Claude Van Damme) – Equipped with a giant mechanical lobster claw, in an evil underwater lair filled with hidden loot and robotic sea creatures
- and Svengeance (voiced by Dolph Lundgren) – the roller-skating champion on spiked skates, in a floating roller derby filled with blimps, jumbo-trons, and speed-skating robots
Villain-Con Minion Blast will also be the first Universal Orlando attraction to feature a connected gaming experience through the theme park's official app.
By syncing their blaster to the app with just a tap, contenders can take their game to a whole new level and track their scores, embark on special missions within the attraction, unlock wicked perks and extra powerful blasts to help them out. Earn more points and earn digital collectibles.
