Swizzle Lounge at Cabana Bay Beach Resort has certainly gotten in to the Halloween spirit with new pumpkin displays around the bar and lounge. Keeping with the 1950s theme, there is a sign reading “Mr. Carver’s Best Selection of Pumpkins est. 1950.” The sign was originally seen in The Wicked Growth: Realm of the Pumpkin … Read more
Halloween transformations are in full effect at Universal Orlando Resort, including CityWalk, with newly placed “Dead Coconut Club” banners. Red Coconut Club is currently temporarily closed, but it appears a reopening is approaching for Halloween Horror Nights 31 with this updated facade. The banners are placed on each side as you approach the entrance with … Read more
CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort is implementing some new rules after the entire shopping, dining, and entertainment area was completely evacuated due to a fight and resulting shooting scare. This curfew policy will affect guests under 21 years of age on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays effective immediately. Guests under 21 will generally not be allowed … Read more
The new Starbucks in Universal CityWalk Hollywood has opened! We came to visit the new location that replaced Karl Strauss Brewery and Restaurant. The Starbucks is on the second floor. The entrance has two flights of stairs or elevator access around the right corner. The terrace overlooks Universal CityWalk Hollywood where you can enjoy coffees, … Read more
Another new popcorn bucket (with a free first same-day fill!) has landed in Universal Studios Florida. We caught this hatching raptor egg popcorn bucket at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. The popcorn bucket features a speckled egg design with the “Jurassic World” logo in gold on the front. A baby dinosaur hangs from the … Read more
Witches and wizards of all houses will be happy to find a new Honeydukes Loungefly Mini Backpack at Universal Orlando Resort. We found this bag at the Universal Studios Store in CityWalk. Loungefly Honeydukes Mini Backpack — $82 Earlier this year, we found a matching ‘Harry Potter’ Loungefly Cosmetic Bag Combo Set, also at the … Read more
A new Loungefly wallet featuring Hello Kitty is available at Universal Orlando Resort. This wallet matches the Hello Kitty Loungefly Mini Backpack that was spotted in Universal Orlando in late June. Hello Kitty Loungefly Wallet — $55 The front of the wallet shows Hello Kitty’s face with her classic red bow and her ears extending … Read more
Guests can celebrate their favorite throw-downs in these t-shirts featuring some of the WWE’s most famous wrestlers. You can find this shirts at an outdoor stand in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Hulkmania T-Shirt – $28 Run wild with with this bright yellow Hulkmania shirt. Undertaker T-Shirt – $28 Guests will be able to Rest in Peace … Read more
Crews installed the sign for Universal’s Great Movie Escape last night after the new escape room experience was officially announced yesterday. The sign is mounted on the silver tower that was once part of The Groove. It utilizes art deco lettering in gold, with red accents. “Universal’s” is on a blue rectangle. Universal’s Great Movie … Read more
Some new details have been added to the façade of what was once The Groove in Universal CityWalk Orlando and may soon house escape rooms. New circles have been added to the center of the metal tower at the entrance. They are visible just above the construction walls. The metal circles are black with yellow … Read more
Guests can now purchase a jacket and sleeveless top with the Hogwarts crest. The apparel can be found at the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk Orlando. Hogwarts Jacket – $80 The Hogwarts jacket is made from a thick but flexible fabric and is perfect for those few cold months in Florida. The jacket has a … Read more
The 2022 Collector’s Edition Wand has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. We first found the limited edition interactive wand at the Universal Studios Store at CityWalk, but expect to see it pop up at both parks soon. 2022 Collector’s Edition Wand – $75 The latest collector’s edition wand comes in a striped red box. Wizards … Read more
The Orlando fire department responded to a possible hazmat situation at Universal CityWalk Orlando this afternoon, WESH 2 reports. Universal said some Team Members reacted to a cleaning material in an underground area. They evacuated and called the fire department. Ten people thought they might have inhaled fumes. They ultimately refused the ambulance and no … Read more
Signs of painting and tarp placement indicate that construction is progressing at the site of the former Groove dance club at Universal Orlando CityWalk. As we’ve previously reported, CityWalk’s The Groove has closed and may be replaced by themed escape rooms. Construction signs and walls have been in place as far back as November 2021. … Read more
After a long gap in visible progress on Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, construction walls went up in January. We’re now seeing more work on the upcoming chocolate emporium, which already exists at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Beijing Resort. Behind the construction walls, a section of dirt is surrounded by wooden … Read more
After permanently closing in January of this year, signage for Blaze Pizza is now being removed in Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The fiery logo remained, but “Blaze Pizza” and “Fast Fire’d” were gone. A crew member in a scissor lift was working on the sign. We expect the whole thing to be gone soon.