Orlando: Universal new ride

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Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park attraction will debut within the next two weeks.

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Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, a new attraction inside Universal Studios Florida, will open on Aug. 11, the theme park announced on Twitter. “Join Illumination’s Minions, Belle Bottom, Jean Clawed and the rest of the Vicious 6 at Villain-Con as you blast your way to supervillain stardom,” said the post.

The attraction blends immersive sets, interactive game-based technology and more into a blaster-style attraction on a moving platform. The story behind the attraction transports guests to Villain-Con – the largest convention for villains around the globe.

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Video: Universal Orlando to share preview of new ‘Minion Land’ attraction this week Guests visiting Universal Orlando this week may get to see a new attraction before it officially opens. (WFTV)