I visited Universal Orlando this weekend and the new Minion Land is SO cute!! Minion Land is currently open at Universal Studios. The Minions have taken over the entrance to Universal Studios and I’m loving it! To be totally honest, I was a little upset when they removed Monsters Cafe from the park. However, the entire re-theme of this area is great and I love how they are making this area all in honor of the Minions.

 

Visiting Universal Orlando this year? You’ll find so many new experiences, food/merchandise locations, and even a ride that will be opening soon!

 

 

 

 

Attractions

Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast

Join Illumination’s Minions at Villain-Con and encounter Belle Bottom, Jean Clawed, and the rest of the Vicious 6 as you blast your way to supervillain stardom.

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem

Join Gru, his daughters, and the mischievous Minions on an unforgettable trip through Gru’s supervillain laboratory.

Restaurants and Dining

Illumination Minion Cafe

Illumination’s Minion Cafe immerses guests into the world of our favorite Minions – Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto. Explore dedicated areas that pay tribute to all of them! Outdoor patio seating is available so you can enjoy your meal, surrounded by the atmosphere of Minion Land. This quick service location serves Minion-inspired meals. Mobile ordering is also available if the line is long to go inside and you don’t want to wait.

Freeze Ray Pops:

Inspired by iconic characters Gru, Vector, and your favorite Minions, you’ll find delicious varieties of colorful popsicles that actually taste really good too!

Pop-A-Nana:

Pop-A-Nana is a walk-up popcorn location with flavors inspired by the Minions located at the far end of the land closest to Battery Park. They serve banana popcorn! Pop-A-Nana also offers regular popcorn. Souvenir buckets are $29.99 or $38. Banana popcorn refills with a bucket are $3.93. You can use any Universal popcorn bucket. There are also 2 previously released Minion buckets for sale here.

Bake My Day

Bake My Day is a whimsical bakery and merchandise shop. Inside, the shop is filled with pink decorations and merchandise. This shop is full of the cutest details all over the store. You can also grab some items out of the bakery display case to enjoy. I am really proud of Universal for stepping up their themed treat game! They have so many cute ones to choose from now!

 

 

Entertainment
Illumination Theater
Illumination Theater Illumination Theater is the new home to meet and greets in Minion Land. It is a theater facade, but the meet and greet is still an outdoor experience.  You can meet the Minions as well as Johnny and Gunter from Sing on a rotational basis throughout the day. Characters from The Secret Life of Pets are also featured on the doors along with other characters from Sing. Digital posters will showcase which characters are meeting and which ones are coming soon.
Shopping
Evil Stuff
Evil Stuff Shop The new shop is located at the exit of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast and features an assortment of all-new merchandise that showcases characters from the “Despicable Me” and “Minions” films. Guests will find a number of new items that have the Villain-Con logo including t-shirts, yellow and purple minion plushes, cups, bags, magnets and so much more.
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Love and Travel Dust,
Molly