Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast
Universal Studios Florida · Illumination's Minion Land
Overview
Villain-Con Minion Blast took over the space Shrek 4-D occupied from 2003 until 2022, part of the broader Illumination's Minion Land reimagining that opened in 2023. Guests carry E-Liminator X blasters — designed as genuine in-world Despicable Me props rather than a generic gun peripheral — through a series of Villain-Con convention booths populated by the Vicious 6 from Minions: The Rise of Gru, with zero height requirement making it one of the most toddler-accessible active rides in the entire land.
ParksLog Verdict
Pairs naturally with Despicable Me Minion Mayhem next door, and tends to draw shorter waits — check the app before choosing which one to do first. Younger kids who can't handle Minion Mayhem's simulator motion get just as much fun here without the intensity. Score tracking adds real replay value if your group likes competing.
About this experience
Join Illumination's Minions, Belle Bottom, Jean Clawed and the rest of the Vicious 6 at Villain-Con as you blast your way to supervillain stardom. Use your E-Liminator X blaster and test your skill in this fun, interactive attraction. It's all-new fun at Universal Orlando.
Best For
- Despicable Me and Minion fans
- Families with young children (no height requirement)
- Guests who enjoy interactive shooting games
- Visitors to Illumination's Minion Land
Tips
- Scores are tracked and displayed at ride's end — competing with your group adds replay value on a slower day.
- As a 2023 addition, it typically draws shorter waits than Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in the same land.
- No height requirement makes this one of the most accessible active ride experiences for toddlers at Universal Studios Florida.
Details
History
Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast opened in 2023 as part of the Illumination's Minion Land reimagining, replacing Shrek 4-D, which had operated at Universal Studios Florida from 2003 to 2022. The attraction is inspired by Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) and the Villain-Con setting introduced in that film.
Fun Facts
- Villain-Con Minion Blast is set during the Villain-Con convention featured in Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) — one of the few Universal Studios Florida rides directly tied to a 2020s film release.
- The attraction opened in 2023 in the space previously occupied by Shrek 4-D, which had operated at Universal Studios Florida since 2003.
- The E-Liminator X blaster used in the ride was designed as an in-world prop from the Despicable Me universe rather than a generic gun peripheral.