Though we are well into the Halloween Horror Nights season, the Summer Tribute Store remains open at Universal Studios Florida. Exterior elements of the store are slowly being removed, with banners most recently replacing some of the more permanent signage.
Summer Tribute Store Facade Updates
The facade structures that matched the Williams of Hollywood building have been completely removed. The Williams of Hollywood signs are now visible at the entrance of the store. Banners hang in the archways on the left where there were previously signs for the fake Mega Video, Mega Castle Arcade, and Tribute Theater.
For comparison, below is a photo of the facade from a few months ago.
Bill & Ted’s phone booth and the bulletin boards have also been removed. Added to the space is a cardboard cutout of Mr. Tape, the mascot of Mega Video Rentals.
The cardboard cutout has a speech bubble reading “Mega Video Rentals Welcomes You.” Guests who go inside the Summer Tribute Store will walk through rooms inspired by each of the fake retro stores.
A newspaper stand next to the cardboard cutout features an old Universal Studios Florida newspaper with the headline: “Announcing the official opening of Universal Studios Florida!” A second headline reads “JAWS. Bon Appetit!”
Both banners in the archways are for Mega Video, with one reading “Best movies in town! Check out our new releases!” The vintage bike and window props remain in place.
The other banner reads “Now open! Mega movies inside!”
Check out our full tour of the Summer Tribute Store.
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