Key Facts
• July 10, 2025: Opening ceremony held for expanded ‘Minion Park’ in Osaka.
• Expansion increases park size by 1.4 times; opens to public on July 11.
• New attraction: ‘Minion Mayhem Mission – Path to Villainy,’ a moving walkway shooting game.
• First moving walkway-based attraction at Universal Studios Japan; no height restrictions.
• Area includes new snack stand ‘Evil Eats’ and gift shop ‘Evil Stuff.’
• Expansion replaces former ‘Backdraft’ attraction, closed in May 2023.
• Timed to attract families ahead of summer vacation season.
Summary
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka has expanded its ‘Minion Park’ by 1.4 times, with the new area opening to the public on July 11, 2025. The expansion includes a unique moving walkway-based shooting attraction, ‘Minion Mayhem Mission – Path to Villainy,’ where visitors use the ‘Eliminator X’ gun to hit targets. This marks the first moving walkway attraction at USJ and has no height restrictions, making it accessible to all visitors. The area also features new facilities, including the ‘Evil Eats’ snack stand and ‘Evil Stuff’ gift shop, offering themed merchandise and treats. The expansion replaces the ‘Backdraft’ attraction, which closed in May 2023, and is strategically launched ahead of the summer vacation season to attract families.
