A construction worker in an orange shirt and helmet stands on a ladder, painting the exterior wall of what appears to be a Studios Store, near scaffolding with a construction sign posted on a nearby barrier.

Most of Universal Studios Store CityWalk Expansion Now Painted in Latest Construction Update

Gretchen McDermid

Construction crews have been making steady progress on the Universal Studios Store expansion in CityWalk since our last construction update, and now the majority of the building has received a base coat of paint.

Universal Studios Store Construction

A building under renovation, adorned with colorful fencing featuring city images, is buzzing with activity. Near the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk, restaurant signs and an outdoor seating area catch your eye. People stroll nearby, curious about the latest construction update.

The most noticeable change on the outside of the building is the addition of new, bright orange paint. It appears all of the plain plywood walls have now been covered in this orange base coat.

The construction update at CityWalk features a bustling area with dining and shop signs surrounded by ladders and building materials. A barrier displays impressive images of buildings, while the nearby Universal Cinemark and a pizza advertisement add to the scene near the Universal Studios Store expansion.

A few sections of the roof’s edge on the right still need to be painted, but all of the other areas have now been covered. A tall ladder and a scissor lift were still parked on the right side, implying that this last section will soon be completed as well.

A construction site featuring the soon-to-be Universal Studios Store at CityWalk showcases a partially built storefront. Temporary fencing displays colorful vintage-themed images. Two people walk past, and a person works diligently on scaffolding near the entrance.

Crew members were actively painting the underside of the new roof overhang when we passed. Additional paint rollers and materials are scattered around the area.

Workers on scissor lifts buzz around the construction site near a building entrance, as safety barriers and equipment ensure the area remains orderly. Signs above point to dining and shops, offering a glimpse of the bustling CityWalk vibe next to the upcoming Universal Studios Store.

The orange paint also covers the doorways and columns around the entrances. The sliding doors and windows are still currently covered by scrims and plywood.

For a comparison, here is a recent image of the painted building against an image of the building from our last report. Apart from being bright orange, the walls have also been smoothed and evened-out since the plywood was installed. The yellow and red safety sign has been pulled from the doorway and placed on the left as work continues on the entrance.

The Universal Studios Store expansion takes the place of the former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop, which closed and were gutted in the spring of 2024. The new area will expand the existing Universal Studios Store, adding a new Harry Potter section and a Super Nintendo World section near the entrance. The new expansion is also expected to carry additional Epic Universe merchandise similar to what is currently available at the recently-opened Universal Stella Nova Resort.

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