Universal Orlando has released new details about their new blaster ride ‘Villain-Con Minion Blast‘. The much anticipated attraction has “Soft Opened” for testing by park guests.
‘Villain-Con Minion Blast’ is a unique blaster attraction located at the entrance to Minion Land where the former ‘Shrek 4D’ once resided. It combines immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, custom animation, and an original storyline. Guests are transported to Villain-Con, a global convention for villains, where they compete to become part of the infamous Vicious 6, featured in “Minions: Rise of Gru.” Throughout the experience, guests venture through the convention’s trade show floor, filled with the latest gadgets and fashion for executing heinous schemes. Armed with the “E-Liminator X” blaster, guests compete against friends and fellow guests, using Freeze Rays, Banana Bombs, and Explosive Nunchucks to earn points by causing destruction. As guests glide through the attraction, they encounter each member of the Vicious 6 in themed settings, voiced by the original cast, 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
- and 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 offers a connected gameplay experience through The Official Universal Orlando Resort App. By syncing their blaster to the app, players can track scores, embark on special missions, unlock perks, and earn digital collectibles. The more guests play and score, the more perks and bragging rights they accumulate. This digital experience connects to the visitor’s Universal Guest Account, enhancing their in-park experience and providing digital-to-physical world benefits.
In Minion Land, guests can also enjoy other experiences like Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. There are various dining options such as Illumination’s Minion Cafe, offering inventive family-friendly fare, and Bake My Day, a bakery with Minion-themed treats. Pop-A-Nana provides banana-flavored popcorn, while Freeze Ray Pops serves colorful frozen treats. Guests can also meet and interact with beloved characters from “Despicable Me” and “Sing” at the outdoor Illumination Theater façade.