NEW Minions Ride Soft Opens at Universal Studios! | Villain-Con Minion Blast, HHN Speculation & More

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The creator visits Universal Orlando to experience the soft opening of the Villaincon Minion Blast attraction. Because the ride is in technical rehearsals, the creator is unable to film inside the queue or the ride itself, but they provide details on the exterior and the safety warnings posted for guests. The video includes a food tour through Minion Land, featuring tastings of a Tim sugar cookie and an evil minion cake pop from Bake My Day, as well as a steak and cheese roast beef sandwich from Minion Cafe. The creator also explores the Bourne Stuntacular show and observes various construction updates and lighting rigs throughout the park, which they suggest are preparations for the upcoming Halloween Horror Nights season. After several unsuccessful attempts to ride the new attraction due to its intermittent soft opening status, the creator eventually gains access. They describe the interactive blaster mechanics, the moving walkway, and the immersive screen-based gameplay. The creator concludes that while the ride may not be high-thrill, it serves as an excellent interactive experience for families and fans of the Minions franchise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Meh

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2 Happy Bacon

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What This Creator Said

3 Happy Bacon

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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this is awesome I would order this 100 again so good

it was a fun ride I think it was better than Shrek so in my mind that's a plus up right there for the attraction

kids are going to love this attraction it is interactive it's fast paced on the screens

I'm glad I stuck around I'm glad I kept checking back but we also got to chase some delicious food today

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check back throughout the day for soft opening attractions as they may open unexpectedly.

✓Use the Universal app to track scores and earn power-ups once the ride officially opens.

✓Try the Tim cookie and peanut butter cake pop at Bake My Day for treats.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Height requirement for ride — Height requirement is 48 inches to ride alone, but children who can stand and hold the blaster can ride with a supervising companion.

Motion sickness or sensitivity to strobe lights — Ride includes loud noises and low lighting; those with motion sickness or medical sensitivity should not ride.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Villain-Con Minion Blast ride experience during soft opening?

QWhat food items are available in Minion Land?

QWhat are the Halloween Horror Nights updates at Universal Studios?

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