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The notable thing about the Japanese version of the ride is its lack of 3D goggles due to the new screens. This ride boasts more content than the others, with a third pre-show video, a more immersive ride experience, and a wider field of view. The most recent version of the ride opened in Universal Studios Japan on Apin the then-new Minion Park area. The ride film was reanimated in higher quality and with a higher aspect ratio through a fisheye lens to accommodate the IMAX dome screens from the previous ride. The previous attraction had closed on May 31, 2016. On June 20, 2016, Universal Studios Japan announced that they would open the Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem attraction, replacing the Back to the Future: The Ride attraction in 2017. A giant statue of Stuart the Minion was erected on top of the ride's building in July 2015. The area surrounding the ride is themed to Super Silly Fun Land, featuring a rotating Zamperla Aero Top Jet ride under the name of Silly Swirly, a water play area and a dry play area. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Hollywood had its soft opening on March 20, 2014, and officially opened on April 12, 2014.

A later announcement revealed the surrounding area would be themed to Super Silly Fun Land.

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The announcement followed a series of rumours stating the park would replace the recently closed T2-3D: Battle Across Time attraction with a Despicable Me attraction. On March 11, 2013, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that they would open Despicable Me Minion Mayhem in 2014. The ride's gift shop, Super Silly Stuff, had opened prior to the ride in May 2012. On July 2, 2012, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem officially opened to the public. After a period of construction spanning several months, the attraction soft opened to the public on June 9, 2012. Ĭonstruction for the Despicable Me attraction at Universal Studios Florida began in mid-August 2011, with the closure & removal of the former Jimmy Neutron ride. Universal Parks & Resorts also announced a major refurbishment of The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure on the same day. On May 19, 2011, the attraction was officially announced at a live webcast at Universal Orlando Resort. On April 14, 2011, Universal Orlando Resort began a teaser campaign on their Facebook page where weekly hints were released leading up to the announcement of their upcoming attraction. The ride began seasonal operations on April 1, 2011, before officially closing on August 18, 2011. In March 2011, Universal Studios Florida announced that Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast would be closing to make way for a new attraction.

Themed Minion crossing sign at Universal Studios Florida

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