Villain-Con Minion Blast (General Discussion)

[Alicia]

The belt is always moving, like an omnimover. The scenes will be chaotic and flowing, like parts of Minion Mayhem. We will have a goal in mind while firing at the scenes, and a through line story to follow. With a finale and everything.

it’s always moving. We stay in one spot as we go. No walking. And it will be ADA accessible. Found something from the manufacturer that says it’s fully accessible, so I assume a standard wheelchair can be parked with wheels locked.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

If we're talking the "scale" of the attraction, definitely. USF (and IOA... and and pretty much every theme park in Orlando besides Magic Kingdom) could definitely use more new B-ticket and C-ticket level offerings.

But USF 100% does not need more "stare at screens" attractions. And it remains to be seen how smoothly the logistics of this experience will play-out.

It’s not more it’s a swap.

 

[TheGentTrent]

The belt is always moving, like an omnimover. The scenes will be chaotic and flowing, like parts of Minion Mayhem. We will have a goal in mind while firing at the scenes, and a through line story to follow. With a finale and everything.

it’s always moving. We stay in one spot as we go. No walking. And it will be ADA accessible. Found something from the manufacturer that says it’s fully accessible, so I assume a standard wheelchair can be parked with wheels locked.

So what's to stop kids from running around the belt? Screaming TMs?

 

[JoeCamel]

So what's to stop kids from running around the belt? Screaming TMs?

Lava zombies

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

This sounds like a mess for TM’s imo.

 

[OrlLover]

Maybe I’m putting more faith into humanity than I should but I actually don’t see too many issues with guests on this attraction. I think most people can stand still and shoot at something unless they had some sugar before walking through.

 

[belloq87]

It’s not more it’s a swap.

I think it's a missed opportunity to finally trade out a screen-based experience for a physical/practical-based ride or other attraction after years (and years) of the opposite happening.

 

[Rhian]

Doesn't seem that this is the case since it's a small area but if the scenes were like the Pets ride, integrated with a lot of physical sets and digital overlays I think it would be accepted more positively? It sounds like it'll be more reliant on digital effects? I kinda wish they did just build a proper ride for this instead.

If it a dark ride then I could hold on to false hope for some spinning. Sadly I don't think spinning the tile someone is standing on when you shoot it will pass blue sky.

So what's to stop kids from running around the belt? Screaming TMs?

"Hey kids, you know that thing you saw at the airport your dad kept pulling you off of? You can stand on this one!"

 

[belloq87]

Doesn't seem that this is the case since it's a small area but if the scenes were like the Pets ride, integrated with a lot of physical sets and digital overlays I think it would be accepted more positively?

At this stage, it sounds like there may be some physical elements framing or in front of the screens.

But it would certainly appear the bulk of the experience will involve being focused on digital projections and animation.

 

[biggerboat16]

So what's to stop kids from running around the belt? Screaming TMs?

Gru will be present to give intense scoldings to anyone who misbehaves.

 

[DodgsonHere]

Give me a minion animatronic, cowards.

 

[Nico]

Doesn't seem that this is the case since it's a small area but if the scenes were like the Pets ride, integrated with a lot of physical sets and digital overlays I think it would be accepted more positively? It sounds like it'll be more reliant on digital effects? I kinda wish they did just build a proper ride for this instead.

If it a dark ride then I could hold on to false hope for some spinning. Sadly I don't think spinning the tile someone is standing on when you shoot it will pass blue sky.


"Hey kids, you know that thing you saw at the airport your dad kept pulling you off of? You can stand on this one!"

Alicia compares the screen/physical combo directly to the fireworks scene in Pets during the video.

 

[shiekra38]

Any word on the exterior? Are we going to just hang some billboards outside or get some fun detailed facades?

I think I know the answer....but maybe I'll be surprised

 

[Alicia]

Any word on the exterior? Are we going to just hang some billboards outside or get some fun detailed facades?

I think I know the answer....but maybe I'll be surprised

You know the answer.

 

[Brian G.]

You know the answer.

So there will be Coach and Murder, She Wrote billboards. Got it.

 

[Rhian]

Alicia compares the screen/physical combo directly to the fireworks scene in Pets during the video.

Yeah that's what made me think about it more but I meant be closer to that level. I'm not expecting this attraction to be quite as extensive as Pets. For one the thing I can't imagine the depth of the scenes (booths?) aren't going as large and therefore less intricate.

I also wonder how many targets could be at each section? I would think there would be some spacing between parties/groups too so people are less likely to interfere with another party's session and give each person ample time to hit their targets (and time for targets to reset?). Too many people at once and it might be difficult to tell if you're the one who hit the target.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Are we past the point where they can squeeze in a 2024 addition after this? I know Fallon was a year and a half turn-around, but that seems more like the exception than the rule.

Not implying anything about this attraction's quality, just curious.

 

[Freak]

Are we past the point where they can squeeze in a 2024 addition after this? I know Fallon was a year and a half turn-around, but that seems more like the exception than the rule.

Not implying anything about this attraction's quality, just curious.

That'd be nice, but I really don't know what they could add. I think they'll want 2024 to be an off year so they can put all of their focus into getting EU ready for 2025.

 

[Mad Dog]

They could do a high level night time parade by 2024.....or redo F&F if they started real soon.

 

[TheUniC6]

That'd be nice, but I really don't know what they could add. I think they'll want 2024 to be an off year so they can put all of their focus into getting EU ready for 2025.

And in 2026 revamp Kidzone to be a DreamWorks land or maybe something Hannah Barbara if the rumored NBCUniversal WBD merger happens and goes through.