Fans will be able to discover whole new levels of Minion mischief and tubular Turtle power this summer, as new attractions and experiences based on Illumination’s Minions and the soon-to-debut Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem open to the public.
Universal Orlando Resort debuts the first-of-its-kind blaster game attraction, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, as well as the expansive new Minion Land on Illumination Ave. at 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 step into the beloved world of the Minions franchise like never before as they blast their way to supervillain stardom, savor flavorful fare courtesy of the Minions, meet some of their favorite characters and so much more.
Located at the entrance to Minion Land, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast blends immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, custom animation and an original storyline to create a one-of-a-kind blaster attraction where guests can put their villainous skills to the ultimate test.
Upon entering the attraction, guests will immediately be transported to Villain-Con — the largest convention for villains around the globe — where the headlining event is a challenge to see who has what it takes to become the newest member of the notorious supervillain group, the Vicious 6, featured in the hit film, Minions: The Rise of Gru. As guests make their way through the convention, they’ll venture through the trade show floor, stocked with the latest gadgets, vehicles and fashion to pull off the most heinous schemes, before picking up an “E-Liminator X” blaster to compete against their friends, loved ones and fellow guests to prove how bad they really are.
Throughout the competition, guests will use their blaster — equipped with Freeze Rays, Banana Bombs, Explosive Nunchucks and more — to cause as much mayhem and destruction as possible to earn points. As they wind and glide through the experience aboard a moving pathway, they’ll encounter each member of the Vicious 6, voiced by the original cast from the film, in a setting inspired by their character, including:
- Belle Bottom (voiced by Taraji P. Henson), the cool, confident leader of the Vicious 6, in a groovy disco
- Stronghold (voiced by Danny Trejo) — named after his giant iron hands — in a museum filled with tons of fragile and priceless art just waiting to be destroyed
- Nun-Chuck (voiced by Lucy Lawless), a fierce warrior with prized nun-chucks who will travel aboard her flying organ as she challenges guests to create musical mayhem
- Jean Clawed (voiced by Jean-Claude Van Damme) — outfitted with a giant mechanical lobster claw — in an evil, underwater lair filled with hidden loot and robotic sea creatures
- Svengeance (voiced by Dolph Lundgren), the roller-skating champion with 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 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. The more guests play and the higher they score, the more perks and bragging rights they’ll earn. Plus, this digital experience connects to the visitor’s Universal Guest Account within the Universal Orlando app — unlocking a deeper connection that enhances their in-park experience and sets the stage for even more digital-to-physical world benefits.
In addition to enjoying Minion Land’s Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and new Villain-Con Minion Blast, guests can fuel up with a unique dining experience at Illumination’s Minion Cafe, a new eatery run by the Minions featuring inventive, family-friendly fare; Bake My Day, a retail location and bakery featuring a unique selection of Minion-themed sweet treats; Pop-A-Nana, a kiosk featuring banana-flavored popcorn; and Freeze Ray Pops, a walk-up window serving colorful frozen treats. Guests can also stop by the outdoor Illumination Theater façade to meet, greet and interact with beloved characters like the Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes from the Despicable Me franchise, and Rosita, Gunter and Johnny from Sing.
Celebrating the upcoming Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies release, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Experience is a family-friendly, immersive experience that invites guests to explore the Turtles’ underground home. Fans in N.Y.C. and L.A. can see what life is like inside their lair and train with their favorite half-shell heroes before the movies hits theaters on August 2.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Experiences will run Sunday, July 23 – Tuesday, August 1 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. local time. Submit your RSVP now at tmntexperience.com.
Locations:
- New York: 415 West 14th Street NY, NY, 10014
- Los Angeles: 1247 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
At the end of the Turtles experience, fans will be able to visit the official “Sewer Shop”, with an interactive product showcase featuring a robust selection of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and TMNT classic toys, apparel, accessories, entertainment and home décor, all available in the Amazon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles store.
On offer are dozens of Amazon exclusives including the Mutant Mayhem Leonardo Plush Toy with Action and 20+ Sounds from Mattel (available for preorder) and the Classic Cohort Collection action figures including Foot Soldier, Mutagen Man, Leatherhead, Wingnut and Screwloose from Playmates. Fans can also shop the TMNT store for a variety of exciting apparel options for both kids and adults such as the Peace Love and Pizza t-shirt, a new excusive design from Amazon Essentials and Merch on Demand. The Sewer Shop product showcase will include shoppable QR codes that make it easy to order items directly from Amazon.
