Top 10 Funniest Minion Moments at Universal Studios

#10: The Dance-Off Outside Minion Mayhem

After exiting Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, guests are often surprised by a full-on Minion dance party. These spontaneous celebrations feature Minions showing off hilarious moves to upbeat music, often inviting kids (and brave adults) to join them. What makes it golden is how into it the Minions get—throwing in spins, splits, and even twerking. It’s as if they trained with a boy band before showing up. Guests laugh not just at the silliness, but at how seriously the Minions take their dancing.

#9: Photobombing Families Mid-Pose

One of the Minions’ favorite pastimes? Sneaky photobombs. Just when families are lining up to take that perfect castle shot or group pic, a Minion might pop in, strike a ridiculous pose, and steal the show. Sometimes they pretend to fall asleep mid-photo, other times they pull out invisible props like bananas or pretend to lick the camera lens. It’s unexpected, playful, and absolutely hilarious—and it usually ends with everyone laughing harder than they did at the actual ride.

#8: Banana Tug-of-War with a Guest

At one meet-and-greet, a guest jokingly brought a banana as a prop. The moment the Minion spotted it, chaos erupted. What began as a silly wave turned into a tug-of-war, with the Minion dramatically falling to their knees begging for the banana. The handler played along, pretending to referee. The crowd gathered quickly, laughing as the Minion “cried” over the snack. It was all improv—and completely unforgettable. Moral of the story: never underestimate the power of a banana near a Minion.

#7: Minion Slips on Soap and Plays Dead

During a street cleaning skit near the Super Silly Fun Land area, a Minion pretended to slip on a bar of soap and dramatically “died”—complete with slow-motion collapse and tiny leg twitches. Then, just as guests gasped and laughed, the Minion popped up like nothing happened and began sweeping the ground again. The timing, the mime-level physical comedy, and the absurd commitment to the bit made this moment feel like a mini cartoon in real life.

#6: Flirting with Guests in Banana Costumes

Every Halloween, someone shows up at Universal Studios dressed as a banana. And every time, the Minions lose their tiny minds. One viral moment involved a Minion dramatically fainting upon seeing a banana-clad guest, then trying to propose. Another danced in circles, clinging to the guest’s leg like it was true love. The whole act is hilarious, over-the-top, and surprisingly adorable. It’s become such a fan-favorite gag that guests now try to elicit the biggest Minion reaction possible with their costumes.

#5: Getting “Fired” from Cleaning Duty

Minions often pretend to have jobs in the park—like cleaning or security. One day, a Minion with a mop managed to knock over a cone, spill imaginary water, and slip all in the span of 30 seconds. A handler (playing along perfectly) jokingly scolded the Minion and “fired” them. The Minion responded with a melodramatic meltdown, dragging their mop away in slow motion while guests howled. It’s slapstick comedy done right—and shows how in-character the performers always are.

#4: Playing Peekaboo with Babies (and Losing Every Time)

When babies are around, the Minions turn into oversized toddlers. A recurring favorite is their peekaboo game: they’ll hide behind props or their own hands, pop out dramatically—and scream when the baby doesn’t react. One moment had a Minion playing peekaboo for a solid two minutes before “giving up” and lying face down on the pavement in fake despair. The crowd cheered when the baby finally smiled, and the Minion jumped up triumphantly. Pure, wholesome comedy gold.

#3: Failing at Taking a Selfie

Give a Minion a phone, and you’re guaranteed chaos. One moment captured a Minion attempting to take a selfie with a family’s phone. They held it upside down, “accidentally” took 30 photos, and even tried licking the screen. Finally, they handed it back proudly, only for the family to see 28 blurry pictures of the Minion’s eyeball. The absurdity of it—and the Minion’s total lack of self-awareness—made it a story the family likely still tells.

#2: Being “Arrested” by a Park Attendant

A Minion once decided to take over a street cart, tossing fake food to imaginary customers and demanding bananas for payment. A nearby employee pretended to scold them and called in “security,” who then escorted the Minion away slowly—while the Minion waved goodbye to everyone like they were being sent to prison. It was part improv, part theater, and fully hilarious. Guests clapped and laughed as the Minion disappeared around the corner, arms flailing in mock horror.

#1: Stealing a Stroller—and Taking It for a Joyride

Yes, this actually happened. During a quiet morning at Universal, a Minion spotted an unattended stroller and decided it was their new race car. They climbed in, made engine noises, and slowly began scooting down the walkway until a handler chased them down. When caught, the Minion pretended to cry and hugged the stroller goodbye. It was random, completely improvised, and had the entire surrounding crowd in stitches. Only a Minion could pull off vehicular hijinks in such a wholesome, hilarious way.

Minions bring more than banana jokes and silly voices—they deliver unscripted, absurdly funny interactions that leave guests with unforgettable memories. Their comedy is rooted in timeless physical humor and a fearless embrace of chaos. Whether you’re five or fifty, encountering a Minion at Universal Studios is bound to leave you laughing. These yellow pranksters may be small, but their funny bone is gigantic.