Our new Zoom Lens series presents something a bit different than our usual podcast releases. Each episode of Zoom Lens will offer an in-depth look at attractions, events, lands, and more around the Universal Parks & Resorts.
In this first episode, we take a look at the history and making of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. The attraction first opened in Universal Studios Florida in 2012, eventually making its way over to Universal Studios Hollywood with a much more expanded presence.
Freeze Ray Smoothie at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Queue at Universal Studios Hollywood
Queue Lighting at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Pre-show inside Universal Studios Hollywood
Gift show at Ride Exit at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Super Silly Fun Land at Universal Studios Hollywood
Park Map circa 1990. Notice the “Backlot Parking Structure” was a new addition to expand the park on top of the structure with show and entertainment venues on the top level.
Fievel’s Playland, Universal Studios Hollywood
An American Tail Theater behind the Universal Studios Hollywood sign.
Universal Studios Hollywood Park Map circa 1991
Universal Studios Hollywood Park Map circa 1996 with Rocky and Bullwinkle Theater and An American Tail Show removed.
You can see the T2:3D building behind the Despicable Me facade, Universal Studios Hollywood.
For comparison’s sake…The old T2:3D facade at Unviersal Studios Hollywood
Two copies of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem are built inside of the Terminator 2:3D show building, Universal Studios Florida.
T2:3D Promo Art
Terminator 2:3D sliding doors in the main screen, Universal Studios Hollywood
Terminator 2:3D with screen doors down, Universal Studios Hollywood
Facade, Universal Studios Hollywood
Cyber Grill, Universal Studios Hollywood
Cyber Grill, Universal Studios Hollywood
Photos provided by Brian Glenn, Sydney Newman, Christopher Lord
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