Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem-Gru Got It Right!

Get out my way I want to be a Minion!

This summer(2012) Universal Studios Florida became home to the new ride Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem.  Despicable Me replaced the dated Jimmy Neutron ride that was showing its age with many characters featured in the ride the younger audience could not remember or relate to.  We were one of the last people to ride Jimmy Neutron ride in the summer of 2011 and were excited to hear that it was being replaced.  We were not so excited when it was announced that  Jimmy Neutron would  replace The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera when it got dated. Since I have had the pleasure of riding all three these family friendly adventures, I will have to say, Despicable Me is by far the best. I will even venture to say it is even much better than Shrek 4D, which is right across the street from it.

 Despicable Me is one of the first attractions you encounter when entering the Studios and Gru's House is inviting you to come on in. You really don't need to be a fan of the movie Despicable Me to like this ride, but it maybe help if you have seen the movie and the Shorts that were released with it on Blu-Ray to really appreciate some of the inside jokes.( Banana!)


Universal knocked this ride out the park and did not skimp on anything when it came bringing the movie characters to life in this 3D adventure.  The 3D is phenomenal and the story is, well heart-warming and comical. This ride has a huge re-rideablity factor(unlike Shrek 4D) because of how much is going  not only in the ride itself but the Que and pre-show. Universal really did a wonderful job themeing this ride from exterior of Gru's house to ending dance party and photo op with the minions.

Getting my Groove on with a Minion.

While I will let some spoilers out of the bag here with some pictures, I will leave the actual ride experience for you to find out for yourself as you take on your own Minion Training.
Here are couple important tips for you.
1) There are bad seats in this ride. If at all possible(ask the ride op) try to sit in the middle of the ride theater. If you can't, don't take someone elses assigned seat.
2) Have fun at the Dance Party at the end of ride and make sure you look at some of the cool merchandise in store. There are some great photo ops here!
3) There are non-motion seats available make sure you tell the ride op you want one if motion isn't your thing!
4) Be prepared to ride this ride again. Kids(and most adults) will love this ride. 
*****DISCLAIMER******
Now I am going to say something here that may get some Disney Fans upset, so cover your eyes if you are a Disney Fan( as I am). This ride is currently better than anything new that has been done by Disney in many years. Even Better than Mickey's Philharmonic. That's right it is better than a Disney Ride!



So make sure if your heading to Universal to Island of Adventure to see Harry Potter,  get yourself Park to Park access so you can experience the Minions at Universal Studios Florida. Got questions on Universal Orlando or need a ticket or vacation package quotes be sure to ask me, I have answers!

Enjoy some of our pictures of Minion Mayhem.Click on the Pictures to make them Larger.

Good thing there are Tennis balls  on those spikes.

Love the Family Tree

It's a Dog eats cat , lion eat dog world!

As you walk in Despicable Me is on the left, Shrek 4D is on the right. ALWAYS GO LEFT!

Hope you enjoyed the pictures and get a chance to enjoy becoming a Minion.

BANANA!