Join Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions on an unpredictable ride: Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™. Your journey starts in Gru’s home, where you’re recruited for his latest scheme one where you’ll become an actual Minion. But when things don’t go as planned, you’re launched into an unforgettable trip through his super villain laboratory. Gru, Margo, Edith and Agnes race along with you through every twist and turn. The laughs keep coming after the ride with an interactive, Minion-inspired dance party. Take the floor and show off your best moves it’s heartwarming and humorous family fun for everyone.
Land: Production Central
Status
Closed
02/03 21:06
Type
3D Motion Simulator
Universal Express
Yes
Duration
8 minutes
Wet Factor
None
Recommended age
5 years old
Or older
Has virtual queue
Yes
Has single rider queue
No
Wheelchair accessible
No
Takes photo
No
Popularity
Moderate to Heavy
Some curiosities
General
Vehicle type: Car
Riders per vehicle: 8
Rows: 2
Riders per row: 4
Duration: 8 minutes
Height restriction: 40 in (102 cm)
Vehicle type: Car
Riders per vehicle: 8
Rows: 2
Riders per row: 4
Duration: 8 minutes
Height restriction: 40 in (102 cm)
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Is a computer-animated simulator ride attraction located at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Studios Japan. The attraction is based on Universal Studios and Illumination's 2010 animated film Despicable Me and its franchise and employs the use of 3D HD digital animation. The attraction replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (Before Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, that space was The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera) in Florida, T2-3D: Battle Across Time in Hollywood, and Back to the Future: The Ride in Japan.
Is a computer-animated simulator ride attraction located at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Universal Studios Japan. The attraction is based on Universal Studios and Illumination's 2010 animated film Despicable Me and its franchise and employs the use of 3D HD digital animation. The attraction replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (Before Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, that space was The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera) in Florida, T2-3D: Battle Across Time in Hollywood, and Back to the Future: The Ride in Japan.
History
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 Parks & Resorts also announced a major refurbishment of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure on the same day.
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 Parks & Resorts also announced a major refurbishment of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure on the same day.
Special effects
As well as the entire ride being a motion simulator, other physical effects are used. Mist and water are sprayed from the ceiling on to the audience during key points of the show, wind blows in riders' faces throughout the ride, and various light effects flash in sync with the action on the screen.
As well as the entire ride being a motion simulator, other physical effects are used. Mist and water are sprayed from the ceiling on to the audience during key points of the show, wind blows in riders' faces throughout the ride, and various light effects flash in sync with the action on the screen.