Fully Immersive Minions Area Including Attraction to Debut in 2017
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Universal Studios Japan to Open World’s Largest* Minion Area Based on the Minions from Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Despicable Me Franchise and Minions Fully Immersive Minions Area including Attraction to Debut in 2017 June 20th, 2016, Osaka, Japan – To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Universal Studios Japan has premiered the “RE-BOOOOOOOORN! Fun! Over-the-Top!” promotion that includes exciting, over-the-top events and attractions at the theme park, including an anniversary parade starring the scheming and joyous Minions. The Minions first appeared in the blockbuster Despicable Me series and most recently starred in 2015’s massive hit Minions, which grossed more than $1.15 billion at the global box office and became the second-biggest animated title of all time. Today, Universal Studios Japan announced it will continue the fun into 2017 when an all-new Minions world largest area* including newest Minion themed ride attraction*, opens to guests. Created in partnership with Illumination Creative Marketing, the immersive new Minions area will Image of Minions at Universal Studios Japan boast ride, original shops featuring Minions-themed merchandise. Ground was broken earlier this year for the Minions attraction, which will be located at the former site of Back to the Future®- The Ride, which closed in May. Despicable Me, Minion Made and all related marks and characters are trademarks and copyrights of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC. All Rights Reserved. ® & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment © & ® Universal Studios. All rights reserved. * Based on company research of the 3facilities and areas themed Minions in operation worldwide. Inquiries regarding Universal Studios Japan (general) Information Center Phone: 0570-20-0606 Universal Studios Japan official website: www.usj.co.jp You can access this website from a computer, mobile phone, or smartphone. Please include this contact information in your medium. Universal Studios Japan on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UniversalStudiosJapan Universal Studios Japan on Twitter (@USJ_official) https://twitter.com/USJ_Official .