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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is an animated simulator ride attraction located at five amusement parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Beijing, and Universal Studios Singapore. The attraction is based on Universal Pictures and Illumination's animated film Despicable Me (2010) and its franchise.
In March 2011, Universal Studios Florida announced that Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast would be closing to make way for a new attraction. The ride began seasonal operations on April 1, 2011, before officially closing on August 18, 2011. On April 14, 2011, Universal Orlando Resort began a teaser campaign on their Facebook page where weekly hints were released leading up to the announcement of their upcoming attraction. On May 19, 2011, the attraction was officially announced at a live webcast at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Destinations & Experiences also announced a major refurbishment of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure on the same day.
Construction for the Despicable Me attraction at Universal Studios Florida began in mid-August 2011, with the closure and removal of the former Jimmy Neutron ride. After a period of construction spanning several months, the attraction soft opened to the public on June 9, 2012. On July 2, 2012, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem officially opened to the public. The ride's gift shop, Super Silly Stuff, had opened prior to the ride in May 2012.
On March 11, 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that they would open Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in 2014. The announcement followed a series of rumours stating the park would replace the recently closed T2-3D: Battle Across Time attraction with a Despicable Me attraction. A later announcement revealed the surrounding area would be themed to Super Silly Fun Land. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Hollywood had its soft opening on March 20, 2014, and officially opened on April 12, 2014. The area surrounding the ride is themed to Super Silly Fun Land, featuring a rotating Zamperla Aero Top Jet ride under the name of Silly Swirly, a water play area and a dry play area. A giant statue of Stuart the Minion was erected on top of the ride's building in July 2015.
On June 20, 2016, Universal Studios Japan announced that they would open the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction, replacing the Back to the Future: The Ride attraction in 2017. The previous attraction had closed on May 31, 2016. The ride film was reanimated in higher quality and with a higher aspect ratio through a fisheye lens to accommodate the IMAX dome screens from the previous ride. The most recent version of the ride opened in Universal Studios Japan on April 21, 2017 in the then-new Minion Park area. This ride boasts more content than the others, with a third pre-show video, a more immersive ride experience, and a wider field of view. In April 2019, Resorts World Sentosa announced that the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction, along with a few other attractions for Minion Land and the Mario-themed Super Nintendo World, would be brought to Universal Studios Singapore, replacing the Madagascar: A Crate Adventure attraction, along with the majority of the park's Madagascar area. The ride, alongside Minion Land, was originally scheduled to open in 2022, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous ride and majority of the Madagascar area eventually closed on March 27, 2022, with the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and Minion Land open on February 14, 2025.
In May 2019, Universal Parks announced that they have discontinued 3D at the Hollywood location, removing the need for 3D glasses and converting the ride film to 2D. The preshow had also been modified, removing all references to the 3D safety goggles. A few months later on July 18, 2019, Universal Parks announced that the Orlando version would follow suit and convert from 3-D to 2-D. In regards to the change, Universal has stated that they "consistently evaluate and refine our guest experiences", and "are excited for guests to experience Despicable Me Minion Mayhem this way".
The attraction at Universal Studios Florida is located in Soundstage 42 in the Minion Land on Illumination Ave area. The soundstage previously housed The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera from 1990 until 2002 and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast from 2003 until 2011 in the Production Central area. The attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood is located on the former site of T2-3D: Battle Across Time on the Upper Lot, which was become part of a new area, Minion Land. The attraction at Universal Studios Japan is located on the former site of Back to the Future: The Ride in the San Francisco area in a new area called Minion Park. The ride also opened in 2025 at Universal Studios Singapore, replacing Madagascar: A Crate Adventure.
In a pre-show, Gru, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome the guests to their house and explains his newest scheme: turning human beings into Minions using a new device called the Minion Gun created by Doctor Nefario. Gru explains that there were a few snags in the initial Minionization test runs, and that all of the errors are eradicated. The audience is given a routine body scan to make sure there are not any “human germs” in the lab. The tests are interrupted by the three orphans, who try to give Gru a gift and offer their help in the Minion training.
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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is an animated simulator ride attraction located at five amusement parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Beijing, and Universal Studios Singapore. The attraction is based on Universal Pictures and Illumination's animated film Despicable Me (2010) and its franchise.
In March 2011, Universal Studios Florida announced that Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast would be closing to make way for a new attraction. The ride began seasonal operations on April 1, 2011, before officially closing on August 18, 2011. On April 14, 2011, Universal Orlando Resort began a teaser campaign on their Facebook page where weekly hints were released leading up to the announcement of their upcoming attraction. On May 19, 2011, the attraction was officially announced at a live webcast at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Destinations & Experiences also announced a major refurbishment of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure on the same day.
Construction for the Despicable Me attraction at Universal Studios Florida began in mid-August 2011, with the closure and removal of the former Jimmy Neutron ride. After a period of construction spanning several months, the attraction soft opened to the public on June 9, 2012. On July 2, 2012, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem officially opened to the public. The ride's gift shop, Super Silly Stuff, had opened prior to the ride in May 2012.
On March 11, 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that they would open Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in 2014. The announcement followed a series of rumours stating the park would replace the recently closed T2-3D: Battle Across Time attraction with a Despicable Me attraction. A later announcement revealed the surrounding area would be themed to Super Silly Fun Land. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Hollywood had its soft opening on March 20, 2014, and officially opened on April 12, 2014. The area surrounding the ride is themed to Super Silly Fun Land, featuring a rotating Zamperla Aero Top Jet ride under the name of Silly Swirly, a water play area and a dry play area. A giant statue of Stuart the Minion was erected on top of the ride's building in July 2015.
On June 20, 2016, Universal Studios Japan announced that they would open the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction, replacing the Back to the Future: The Ride attraction in 2017. The previous attraction had closed on May 31, 2016. The ride film was reanimated in higher quality and with a higher aspect ratio through a fisheye lens to accommodate the IMAX dome screens from the previous ride. The most recent version of the ride opened in Universal Studios Japan on April 21, 2017 in the then-new Minion Park area. This ride boasts more content than the others, with a third pre-show video, a more immersive ride experience, and a wider field of view. In April 2019, Resorts World Sentosa announced that the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction, along with a few other attractions for Minion Land and the Mario-themed Super Nintendo World, would be brought to Universal Studios Singapore, replacing the Madagascar: A Crate Adventure attraction, along with the majority of the park's Madagascar area. The ride, alongside Minion Land, was originally scheduled to open in 2022, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous ride and majority of the Madagascar area eventually closed on March 27, 2022, with the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and Minion Land open on February 14, 2025.
In May 2019, Universal Parks announced that they have discontinued 3D at the Hollywood location, removing the need for 3D glasses and converting the ride film to 2D. The preshow had also been modified, removing all references to the 3D safety goggles. A few months later on July 18, 2019, Universal Parks announced that the Orlando version would follow suit and convert from 3-D to 2-D. In regards to the change, Universal has stated that they "consistently evaluate and refine our guest experiences", and "are excited for guests to experience Despicable Me Minion Mayhem this way".
The attraction at Universal Studios Florida is located in Soundstage 42 in the Minion Land on Illumination Ave area. The soundstage previously housed The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera from 1990 until 2002 and Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast from 2003 until 2011 in the Production Central area. The attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood is located on the former site of T2-3D: Battle Across Time on the Upper Lot, which was become part of a new area, Minion Land. The attraction at Universal Studios Japan is located on the former site of Back to the Future: The Ride in the San Francisco area in a new area called Minion Park. The ride also opened in 2025 at Universal Studios Singapore, replacing Madagascar: A Crate Adventure.
In a pre-show, Gru, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome the guests to their house and explains his newest scheme: turning human beings into Minions using a new device called the Minion Gun created by Doctor Nefario. Gru explains that there were a few snags in the initial Minionization test runs, and that all of the errors are eradicated. The audience is given a routine body scan to make sure there are not any “human germs” in the lab. The tests are interrupted by the three orphans, who try to give Gru a gift and offer their help in the Minion training.