Crews have fixed the leaky ceiling in the brand-new Universal Studios Store expansion of Universal CityWalk Orlando. Universal Studios Store Ceiling Fixed The leak was in the Super Nintendo World room, in the corner closest to the Universal Cinemark theater. This storefront used to be Quiet Flight Surf Shop. When the ceiling was leaking, the area … Read more
The main Starbucks location at Universal Orlando CityWalk is temporarily closed for renovations. Starbucks Renovations According to the Universal Orlando Resort website, “Starbucks at Universal CityWalk is temporarily relocated inside Universal’s Great Movie Escape as our team works on some venue enhancements.” While the exterior covered seating area is still open for guests, the windows … Read more
To celebrate the upcoming release of the live-action remake of “How to Train Your Dragon,” Universal Orlando Resort is holding a screening of the film exclusively for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders (UOAPs). Universal Hosting Passholder Screening of Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ First announced on the Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Instagram account, this screening … Read more
The brand new Super Nintendo World room of the expanded Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando has sprung a leak. Ceiling Leak in Universal Studios Store The leaky ceiling comes as rainy weather passes through Central Florida. The affected area is the corner of the store closest to Universal Cinemark. This space was formerly … Read more
Construction walls by the Universal CityWalk Orlando waterfront are the first signs of the impending demolition of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Construction Walls Though Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is in Universal Studios Florida, not CityWalk, the walls are near the roller coaster. They’re between Hard Rock Cafe and the Universal Studios … Read more
A new Amity Island-inspired T-shirt is available at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the tee at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Visit Amity Island T-Shirt- $37 The new shirt is white with navy blue sleeves. A map of Amity Island is located in the center of the tee. The graphic features many Amity Island … Read more
A guest lost their hat and forced Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to evacuate, bioreconstruct has shared his experience riding Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, and Animal Kingdom has a new Jungle Freeze drink available at Joffrey’s — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 18, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom … Read more
The Halloween Horror Nights and holiday overlays of the Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk Orlando will return in 2025. Dead Coconut Club According to the Universal Orlando Resort calendar, the Red Coconut Club will be returning to its theme as the Dead Coconut Club for the Halloween Horror Nights season. The Dead overlay will … Read more
In a new statement from Universal, the designated smoking locations inside most of the Universal Orlando Resort parks will be removed, only leaving locations outside the park exits. Universal Removing Designated Smoking Areas After previously running the story as a rumor, a new statement sent out to Universal Team Members has confirmed that the designated … Read more
The expansion to the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando has opened with a new Super Nintendo World section and a larger section dedicated to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Super Nintendo World The store now takes up the entire first-floor space next to the Universal Cinemark. The Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf … Read more
Progress continues on the Universal Studios Store expansion in Universal CityWalk Orlando, with Nintendo characters and logos for Super Nintendo World added to the exterior. Nintendo Characters Added to Universal Studios Store On Monday, flats were added on top of the yellow exterior walls. Each one was painted yellow to match their background. Here, near … Read more
Construction work appears to be done on Lone Palm Airport Bar at Universal CityWalk Orlando. The bar is usually home to Jimmy Buffett’s airplane the Hemisphere Dancer, but it was removed for refurbishment last June and has not returned. Lone Palm Airport Bar The bar, located across from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, closed in March for … Read more
A new Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers location is under construction at CityWalk in Universal Studios Hollywood. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Coming Soon Raising Cane’s is a quick-service restaurant originally named for owner Todd Graves’s Labrador Retriever, Raising Cane. The location is known for serving a menu of almost entirely chicken fingers, with only some sides … Read more
Three new Pygmy Puff merchandise items are available at Universal Orlando Resort. In the “Harry Potter” series, the pink and purple fluffy creatures were bred from Puffskeins by Fred and George Weasley to sell at their shop, Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes. The collection is available alongside previously released Pygmy Puff plush at Universal Studios Store in … Read more
All the construction walls are gone from the expansion of the Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk Orlando, although work on the store isn’t done. Universal Studios Store Construction The expansion pad was the former location of Quiet Flight Surf Shop and Cinnabon, right next to the Universal Cinemark. Since our last update, construction walls … Read more
A new Loungefly, crossbody purse, and keychain starring Hello Kitty and friends is now available at Universal Orlando Resort. Hello Kitty Loungefly Mailbox Mini Backpack – $82 This Loungefly mini backpack stars Hello Kitty front and center, wearing her iconic red bow and clutching a white letter envelope. The letter is sealed by another giant … Read more