Villain-Con Minion Blast (General Discussion)

[Crypt Keeper]

 

[HHN Maddux]

Lots going on this morning lol.

1) Universal dropped a podcast discussing the attraction in more detail:

PODCAST | Details about Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast

Listen as hosts Kari and David talk all things Villain-Con Minion Blast in the latest episode of the Discover Universal Podcast.

blog.discoveruniversal.com

And a press release for those who would rather read:

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals All-New Details About Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast – The Immersive, Interactive Gaming Experience Opening this Summer in Minion Land

Explore the archives for news and press releases for Universal Orlando Resort™.

media.universalparksusa.com

2) No signs up this morning so far going off of pictures

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The ending of that press release gets me excited. Sounds like this will be their try at what Galaxy's Edge failed to do, where your experience on the attraction can affect interactions in the land.

 

[Andysol]

The ending of that press release gets me excited.

Can you expand on what would make you excited?

What is an “in-park guest experience” that would come from your score on minion blast that would get you excited?

 

[saint.piss]

 

[nikem3]

I assume we will know when previews for guests are coming when the app updates with the minion connect thing? Or is there just a QR code that people scan to connect them both?

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Can you expand on what would make you excited?

What is an “in-park guest experience” that would come from your score on minion blast that would get you excited?

I'm not sure what it could be, but it's interesting that they mention it.

 

[nikem3]

Can you expand on what would make you excited?

What is an “in-park guest experience” that would come from your score on minion blast that would get you excited?

Free minion ice pop.

 

[Brian G.]

We’ll be sharing our thoughts, photos and videos soon.

 

[Magic-Man]

IT'S OPEN

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I'm still shocked that this is 5.5 minutes long. I thought it'd be like 2 minutes.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I'm still shocked that this is 5.5 minutes long. I thought it'd be like 2 minutes.

A whole lotta people jumped to conclusions with this ride.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Fun is what matters

For an attraction of this scale, definitely. Good to have a mix of "just fun" and "awe-inspiring." (Because a certain quote about that gets discussed so much.)

 

[Imperius]

Just got here. Will have a review soon.

 

[Brian G.]

Villain-Con Minion Blast has begun technical rehearsals with the general public, better known as "Soft Opening".

Villain-Con Minion Blast soft opens at Universal Studios Florida

Villain-Con Minion Blast has begun technical rehearsals with the general public, better known as "Soft Opening". For those unfamiliar, a “Soft Opening” is essentially a technical rehearsal of a new attraction or a final release candidate test for the ride. All the major components are installed a

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[nikem3]

Just got off the ride. It’s fun and chaotic. Will take a few attempts to figure out what is happening. The line moves very quick. Wait time said 75 minutes and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. Ended up with 720,000 which I have no idea how good or bad that is. Looks like it has enough digits to go up to 99,999,999

 

[JungleSkip]

Hearing about how long this sucker is and how small the footprint is, this could be a really great addition elsewhere. Such a small, meaty experience to stick in random spots.

Glad to hear they really tried to get this right, and it looks like they succeed

 

[Imperius]

Super fun in the first run. Scored 855,550 and was pretty easy to track your dot. Super chaotic and close quarters. They might need to space the dots out down the road, but love the attraction. Will be a must do every time we come compared to Shrek.

 

[Brian G.]

Here's the queue tour of Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida, the first-of-its-kind blaster game attraction.

VIDEO:

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Hearing about how long this sucker is and how small the footprint is, this could be a really great addition elsewhere. Such a small, meaty experience to stick in random spots.

Glad to hear they really tried to get this right, and it looks like they succeed

With a ride system that's stupidly easy for repairs. Feels like something that could work in oh i don't know a regional kids park, Halloween FEC, or a cruise ship. Just spitballing of course.

 

[belloq87]

How extensive are the sets?