Universal Announces New Details, Star-Studded Cast for New Villain-Con Minion Blast Attraction

Image: Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast coming to Minion Land. (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Media)
Image: Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast coming to Minion Land. (Photo Credit: Universal Studios Media)
Donald Wood
by Donald Wood
Last updated: 10:35 AM ET, Fri July 14, 2023

Universal Orlando Resort announced new details for Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast blaster game attraction scheduled to debut at the theme park this summer.

Located at the entrance to the new Minion Land, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast blends immersive sets, interactive game-based technology, custom animations and an original storyline to create a one-of-a-kind blaster attraction where guests can put their villainous skills to the ultimate test.

Upon entering the attraction, guests will be transported to Villain-Con, where the headlining event is a challenge to see who has what it takes to become the newest member of the notorious supervillain group, the Vicious 6, featured in the hit film, “Minions: Rise of Gru.” 

Throughout the competition, guests will use their blasters to cause as much mayhem and destruction as possible to earn points. Visitors will also experience each member of the Vicious 6, voiced by the original cast from the film, including Danny Trejo, Lucy Lawless and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Villain-Con Minion Blast will also be the first Universal Orlando attraction to feature a connected gameplay experience via the official Universal Orlando Resort app. By syncing their blaster to the app, contenders can track their scores, embark on special missions, and unlock evil perks and extra powerful blasts to help them gain more points and earn digital collectibles.

The new attraction is one of the many experiences that await in Minion Land, which features a unique dining location, various eateries and shopping and entertainment offerings inspired by some of Illumination’s hit films and characters. 

Travelers can also stop by the outdoor Illumination Theater facade to meet, greet and interact with characters like the Minions, Gru, Margo, Edith, and Agnes.


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