Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida, which officially debuted in the summer of 2023, primarily replaced the Production Central area of the park. The cornerstone attraction of this transformation, Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, took over the massive soundstage that previously housed Shrek 4-D, which had entertained guests since 2003. Additionally, the new "Minion Cafe" replaced the former Universal Studios' Classic Monsters Cafe, a move that was bittersweet for long-time fans of the park’s tribute to horror history. The transformation turned the entire front entrance of the park into a high-fidelity, immersive tribute to the Despicable Me franchise, effectively expanding the footprint of the existing Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride. This redesign was part of Universal's strategy to create "mini-lands" with consistent themes, ensuring that guests are immediately greeted by a bright, family-friendly atmosphere that leverages one of the most successful animated properties in modern cinema history, replacing the more "generic" studio-lot feel of the previous era.