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Metro West · 05-27-2012, 09:39 AM

I'm going to combine this with the thread we currently have going.

I'm also going to sticky this thread until the grand opening.

Please direct all posts on the subject to this thread.

Azazel27 · 05-27-2012, 09:56 AM

Thanks Bluer!

andyman8 · 05-27-2012, 10:33 PM

I spoke with a friend from WDI last night and he said that one of his "friends" who works with Universal Creative said they would begin testing it sometime in "late June" and open after they determined it was ready to handle "capacity crowds" (his friend's words). I am translating that to Fourth of July, maybe?

buckeev · 05-27-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyman8

I spoke with a friend from WDI last night and he said that one of his "friends" who works with Universal Creative said they would begin testing it sometime in "late June" and open after they determined it was ready to handle "capacity crowds" (his friend's words). I am translating that to Fourth of July, maybe?

They've been running the attraction internally for some of the ride attendants, but so far that's all.
We're gonna have a flippin' riot at our home if that's when this thing opens up.
Cruel and unusual punishment.

If indeed it's crowd control issues they're concerned about, I wouldda thought they would've been able to prepare for that way ahead of the construction completion. My plan B is a "late-ish" June trip...but I'll probably still try to take him later than that if necessary.

Thanks for the info!

Robert

TIGGERGUY · 05-27-2012, 11:01 PM

I was there the beginning of the week. I asked to borrow the keys to the ride but no luck. I did ask nicely.

andyman8 · 05-27-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckeev

They've been running the attraction internally for some of the ride attendants, but so far that's all.
We're gonna have a flippin' riot at our home if that's when this thing opens up.
Cruel and unusual punishment.

If indeed it's crowd control issues they're concerned about, I wouldda thought they would've been able to prepare for that way ahead of the construction completion. My plan B is stir a "late-ish" June trip...but I'll probably still try to take him later than that if necessary.

Thanks for the info!

Robert

Sorry. By testing, I meant like soft-opening testing. He acknowledged that there was ride attendant testing occur but was surprised when I told him word had gotten out.

I'll keep asking him for more details and I'll let everyone know as I am told. Sorry about your trip, though. Remember, he said this is "tentative at this time," so I wouldn't go making any changes to your trip just quite yet unless you have to.

damo · 05-28-2012, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyman8

Sorry. By testing, I meant like soft-opening testing. He acknowledged that there was ride attendant testing occur but was surprised when I told him word had gotten out.

I'll keep asking him for more details and I'll let everyone know as I am told. Sorry about your trip, though. Remember, he said this is "tentative at this time," so I wouldn't go making any changes to your trip just quite yet unless you have to.

He must think people are deaf because you can clearly hear the ride when you are in the gift shop, lol.

buckeev · 05-28-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyman8

Sorry. By testing, I meant like soft-opening testing. He acknowledged that there was ride attendant testing occur but was surprised when I told him word had gotten out.

I'll keep asking him for more details and I'll let everyone know as I am told. Sorry about your trip, though. Remember, he said this is "tentative at this time," so I wouldn't go making any changes to your trip just quite yet unless you have to.

Hey Andy ...No problem at all...I really appreciate the info!
I have until June 4th to cancel my current on site reservation w/o penalty, but I may go ahead and make a late June reservation too, before the discounts dry up. Just gotta get my work calendar rearranged.
Again.
Most of my customers aren't quite as Orlando "enthusiastic" as we are, and would appreciate their orders being delivered on time!

buckeev · 05-29-2012, 06:40 PM

Stinking Minions.

I'm kicking' myself for not purchasing a different-( read CHEAPER)-SWA flight date for a late June/early July when I had the chance ...everything is still 2 to 4 times more now!
Live-n-learn.
Maybe.

jessrose18 · 05-29-2012, 08:29 PM

any word on minion merchandise? when i was there dec'10 i wanted some so bad, and they had none, not even stuffed animals! cm said she thought it was strange as well, that people asked for dm merchandise and they had never had any.....

*LittleMermaid* · 05-29-2012, 09:50 PM

Super Silly Stuff is open now. That is the gift shop at the exit of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. They also sell some minion stuff at the Universal Studios Store.

mightymatador03 · 05-30-2012, 07:06 PM

Wikipedia currently states that the ride is expected to open on June 11th, with Soft openings already occuring!?! Only thing is I cannot find any other source that has this information. Can anyone confirm this as true? We will be at USF on June 4th but I do not want to share this with the family if it is not true! Any feedback would be much appreciated.

buckeev · 05-30-2012, 08:23 PM

If that is accurate, I'll be tickled yellow!

any more quick confirmations here...?

damo · 05-30-2012, 09:10 PM

Lol, I don't think wikipedia is usually the first source of information for ride openings. Universal's last email said it was opening this summer. That's all it said and that was just a couple of days ago.

Looks like wikipedia has been changed, lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despica..._Minion_Mayhem

buckeev · 05-30-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damo

Lol, I don't think wikipedia is usually the first source of information for ride openings. Universal's last email said it was opening this summer. That's all it said and that was just a couple of days ago.

Looks like wikipedia has been changed, lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despica..._Minion_Mayhem

lol..trust me...I didn't say a WORD to the boy!!!

05-27-2012, 09:39 AM	#31
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andyman8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,107	I spoke with a friend from WDI last night and he said that one of his "friends" who works with Universal Creative said they would begin testing it sometime in "late June" and open after they determined it was ready to handle "capacity crowds" (his friend's words). I am translating that to Fourth of July, maybe? __________________ Co-Author of Disney Parks Planning Follow Me on Twitter @andydisplanning Walt Disney World Resort January 2013 (POR & Half-Marathon) December 2012 (Rosen Shingle Creek), July 2012 (GF), June 2011 (CR), March 2011 (Day-Trip), July 2004 (GF), April 2004 (FW), December 2003 (DoubleTree & MVMCP), October 2003 (DoubleTree & MNSSHP), August 2003 (DoubleTree), June 2003 (WL), February 2003 (Embassy Suites) January 2003 (DoubleTree), September 2002 (AKL), July 2002 (DoubleTree), March 2002 (DoubleTree), January 2002 (CR), November 2001 (DoubleTree), May 2001 (DoubleTree), February 2001 (DoubleTree), January 2001 (DoubleTree), April 2000 (DoubleTree), February 1998 (Quality Inn & Suites) Universal Orlando Resort October 2012 (RPR), September 2011 (HRH), July 2010 (RPR), March 2010 (RPR), February 2010 (Day-Trip), September 2009 (HRH), January 2008 (HRH), June 2006 (PBH) Disneyland Resort August 2012 (Day-Trip), August 2009 (Day-Trip) Upcoming Walt Disney World June 2013 (Polynesian for 5 nights/5 days), Walt Disney World November 2013 (W&D HM; pending) Member of the PeopleMover Appreciation Society, Official MyMagic+ Info & FAQ Thread, and Printable Theme Park Maps

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05-29-2012, 06:40 PM	#39
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jessrose18 ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,786	any word on minion merchandise? when i was there dec'10 i wanted some so bad, and they had none, not even stuffed animals! cm said she thought it was strange as well, that people asked for dm merchandise and they had never had any..... __________________ Jessica & Adam 2012-MK/WWOHP/PCC 4.0 2012-London/Normandy/Paris/DLRP 2010-AKV/PCC 2.0 2010-Pop! 2009-ASMu 2008-ASMu 2007-Offsite 2006-Offsite+ RCCL 2004-DLRP Honeymoon

05-29-2012, 09:50 PM	#41
LittleMermaid Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under the Sea Posts: 251	Super Silly Stuff is open now. That is the gift shop at the exit of Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. They also sell some minion stuff at the Universal Studios Store.

05-30-2012, 07:06 PM	#42
mightymatador03 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 4	Soft Openings Currently in Place?? Wikipedia currently states that the ride is expected to open on June 11th, with Soft openings already occuring!?! Only thing is I cannot find any other source that has this information. Can anyone confirm this as true? We will be at USF on June 4th but I do not want to share this with the family if it is not true! Any feedback would be much appreciated.

05-30-2012, 08:23 PM	#43
buckeev RedNeck Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 940 Miles WEST of Free Dining! Posts: 797	If that is accurate, I'll be tickled yellow! any more quick confirmations here...? __________________ Workin' on the next Orlando "BIG FAMILY TRIP"...Dec-2013 . ...

05-30-2012, 09:10 PM	#44
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Hagrid's hut Posts: 26,171	Lol, I don't think wikipedia is usually the first source of information for ride openings. Universal's last email said it was opening this summer. That's all it said and that was just a couple of days ago. Looks like wikipedia has been changed, lol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despica..._Minion_Mayhem

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