What did the minions ride at Universal used to be?

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.



The space currently occupied by Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios has a long history of "simulator" heritage. At Universal Studios Florida, the ride replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (which operated from 2003 to 2011), and before that, it was the site of the legendary The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (1990–2002). At Universal Studios Hollywood, the Minions took over the spot previously held by T2-3D: Battle Across Time, a hybrid 3D film and live-action show. Interestingly, at Universal Studios Japan, the Minion area replaced Back to the Future: The Ride, which was a fan-favorite for decades. In 2026, the ride at Universal Studios Singapore is relatively new, having replaced the Madagascar: A Crate Adventure boat ride. Each of these "past lives" shared a common theme of utilizing cutting-edge motion base technology, making the transition to the Minions' high-energy simulator a natural evolution for the theme park's real estate.

People Also Ask

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!

MORE DETAILS

What did Minion Land replace? Minion Land replaced Production Central. Now, you'll find fun and creative attractions for fans of the yellow, goggle-wearing (and, dare we say, adorable?) creatures from Despicable Me.

MORE DETAILS

Reviewed by ImWhyTheRumIsGone Review Date: 08/05/2021 Fun theme, but it's one of the nauseating sim rides. Even without 3D, it's really jarring. If the minion dance party is happening, it's a lot of fun when you're exiting. Worth a ride, but not multiple times.

MORE DETAILS

While there are dozens of dips, turns climbs and drops during the ride, there are probably hundreds of one-liners and visual puns. Like the show on which it's based, The Simpsons Ride definitely has an edge, and operates on several levels.

MORE DETAILS

Universal Orlando Resort has exciting news for fans of DreamWorks Animation! The park has officially announced that a thrilling DreamWorks land will be taking the place of the former Woody Woodpecker's KidZone at Universal Studios Florida.

MORE DETAILS