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Does minion mayhem go upside down?

Climb aboard a vehicle designed by Gru and enter his laboratory to begin the process of becoming an actual Minion! Under the supervision of Gru and his three daughters, you'll dash through the air and back to earth, going upside down and round and round!



No, the Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction at Universal Studios (Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, etc.) does not physically go upside down. It is a motion simulator ride, meaning the ride vehicle (a "Minion-Transformation" pod) stays on a stationary hydraulic base that tilts, vibrates, and pitches in sync with the high-definition 3D film projected on a massive screen. While the visuals on screen might show you falling, zipping through loops, or being tossed around Gru's laboratory—creating a psychological sensation of "going upside down"—your body remains upright in the seat the entire time. This makes it a popular "thrill" experience for families with younger children or those who enjoy the feeling of a roller coaster without the physical intensity of actual inversions or high G-forces. For guests with motion sickness, the park often provides stationary seating at the front of the theater that allows you to experience the movie without any of the physical movements.

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Despicable Me Minion Mayhem is a screen-based motion simulator that's more cute than scary, featuring plenty of silly minion antics and literal fluffy unicorns. It's housed in a large theater, with guests seated in motion base simulators that shake, rock, and glide along with the action on screen.

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A must for families, this charming ride featuring all of the film's original voice actors (including Steve Carell), and it's just as much fun for adults as it is for kids. Fun! What's the best part, if you can name it? Pause for the dance party just outside the exit, where you can boogie down with those Minions.

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Climb aboard a vehicle designed by Gru and enter his laboratory to begin the process of becoming an actual Minion! Under the supervision of Gru and his three daughters, you'll dash through the air and back to earth, going upside down and round and round!

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Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem is a 3D simulator ride located in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. It replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast, and The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.

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The ride has removed 3D glasses in Summer 2019. It is now a 2D version. In the first preshow, the 3D Goggles info is replaced by a Life as a minion documentary filled with a montage of various Despicable Me and Minions clips.

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The Smiler at Alton Towers holds the world record for the number of inversions on a roller coaster with 14.

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