ORLANDO, Fla. — Fans of the Minions will go bananas over the latest update from Universal Orlando Resort.
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The park shared more specifics about Minion Land, an all-new themed area coming to Universal Studios this summer that will allow guests to eat, laugh and make mischief with the Minions, the hilarious sidekicks and scene-stealers from Illumination’s “Despicable Me” franchise.
On the newly formed Illumination Avenue, guests will be able to put their villainous skills to the test in Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. The previously announced attraction will have guests compete in a fully interactive gaming experience “that’s so much fun, it’s a crime,” Universal said.
Guests will exit the attraction the Evil Stuff, an all-new retail location to stock up on merchandise.
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Opening adjacent to Villain-Con Minion Blast is Illumination’s Minion Café, an all-new immersive eatery features three themed areas: the Kitchen, the Breakroom and the Dining room.
Among the menu items at Minion Café is “despica-bowls,” soup, vegan offerings, sandwiches, sweets and a kids menu all themed after the Minions and “Despicable Me.”
The café will also have an express-window option with a limited menu, according to Universal.
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That won’t be the only food option in Minion Land.
Bake My Day will serve cupcakes, macarons, s’mores and merchandise inside a reatail location topped with a massive pink cupcake visible from anywhere in Minion Land.
Pop-A-Nana, a walkup location, will feature banana-flavored popcorn and an assortment of popcorn buckets, including the “Minion Selfie” bucket.
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Freeze Ray Pops nearby will serve a variety of colorful popsicles inspired by characters from the film, and beverages.
Also at Minion Land, guests can meet, greet and interact with beloved characters from the “Minions” and “Despicable Me” films, and new additions from “Sing,” another Illumination blockbuster, at Illumination Theater.
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Guests will be greeted at Illumination Avenue by a new Minion Land marquee featuring 22 Minions, Universal said.
More specifics about the land will be announced at a later date.
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