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    Inside Universal Radio: Zoom Lens – Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem

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    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.

    Host: Christopher Lord – Inside Universal
    Guest Host: Rick Gutierrez – United States of Geekdom
    Edited by: Bruce Babcock

    Ride Logo, ©Universal
    Promotional Art, ©Universal
    Promotional Art, ©Universal
    Facade at Universal Studios Florida
    Facade at Universal Studios Florida
    Marquee at Universal Studios Florida
    Minion Crossing Sign at Universal Studios Florida
    Show Building at Universal Studios Florida
    Universal Studios Florida
    Universal Studios Florida
    Universal Studios Florida
    Universal Studios Florida
    Ride Construction at Universal Studios Hollywood
    Ride Construction at Universal Studios Hollywood
    Ride Construction Universal Studios Hollywood
    Facade at Universal Studios Hollywood
    Facade at Universal Studios Hollywood
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    Gru at Universal Studios Hollywood
    More facade at Universal Studios Hollywood
    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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