NBC Sports Grill & Brew has opened at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. Just like its counterpart at Universal Orlando Resort, guests can enjoy the grill’s menu while watching a variety of NBC sports. Read the press release from Universal below. Universal CityWalk Hollywood, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood, scores with today’s opening of its newest … Read more
California will soon emerge from some pandemic restrictions. That good news doesn’t mean the fight against COVID-19 is over. In fact, CityWalk Hollywood is hosting a vaccination clinic June 10 through June 14. The clinic is administering both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. To sweeten the deal, the first 100 individuals to receive vaccines … Read more
While outdoor dining was only reallowed in Los Angeles County in late January of this year as a stay-at-home order was lifted, indoor dining has remained out of reach for all restaurants in the county — including those within CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood, and inside the park itself. That may be about to change, … Read more
At Universal Studios Hollywood we were able to get our first look at Studio Souvenirs, a new merchandise location. This store replaced the store formerly at the location called Scene. The new store at Universal CityWalk features a black sign with a retro font. This store sells most of the Hello Kitty merchandise usually available … Read more
Now that stay-at-home orders have been lifted in Southern California, outdoor dining has returned. Guests visiting CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood took advantage of al fresco dining today. We snapped a few photos of the crowds during our visit. The digital billboard touts expanded outdoor seating and free self-parking. For a pandemic-era crowd, today’s was … Read more
The regional stay-at-home order for Southern California has been lifted as of today, January 25, which lifts restrictions from Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. “This action allows all counties statewide to return to the rules and framework of the Blueprint for a Safer Economy and color-coded tiers that indicate which activities and businesses are … Read more
Things have been quiet at Universal CityWalk Hollywood ever since Sunday night’s health order shut down all dining on-site at any restaurants in Southern California. The shops and snack windows are still open, but most everything else is closed at least through December 20. But that doesn’t stop CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood from looking … Read more
The previous “safer-at-home” order issued for Los Angeles County has just been upgraded to a stricter stay-at-home order, due to an emergency order issued this evening. According to KTLA, all residents within the city of Los Angeles have been ordered to remain home effective immediately. They may lawfully leave only to engage in essential activities. … Read more
Just days after a 10 PM curfew was enacted following Orange County, California reentering the state’s purple “widespread” tier of COVID-19, nearby Los Angeles County has issued a stay-at-home order beginning Monday, November 30th and lasting through Sunday, December 20th, according to KTLA. The county, which is home to Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk Hollywood, … Read more
With California theme parks still closed, Universal Studios Hollywood is bringing some of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s exclusive sweets and treats to CityWalk. The Universal Studios Hollywood website says the following: You can still get a taste of the Wizarding World. For the first time ever at Universal CityWalk, you can enjoy Butterbeer™ … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from October 19 to October 25, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Florida “Strike Teams” have been … Read more
Universal CityWalk has teamed up with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to be an official voting location for the 2020 General Election. In-person voting begins on Saturday, October 24 and lasts through Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Voters can also return their mail-in ballot in-person at the vote center in Universal CityWalk. Self-parking will be … Read more
Welcome to Hollywood! We’re back at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a look at what’s new, what’s good, and what’s happening. Temperatures are cooling off, and guests are flocking back to CityWalk. That’s both a good and a bad thing — good for the businesses to recover and start offering more, but bad for the wait … Read more
“The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” is a new immersive ride that was set to open last Spring at Universal Studios Hollywood. Due to the pandemic, the park closed in mid-March and the ride, unfortunately, had not opened to the public yet. And while we can see glimpses of the facade from outside … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks News Today weekly recap from August 23-30, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Universal Orlando Resort has just released a new … Read more
Welcome to Hollywood! We’re back at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a look at what’s new, what’s good, and what’s happening. So let’s dive right into this photo report! Outside the Gate Before even entering the parking lot, Universal Studios is reaching out. This Minion themed billboard sits on Lankershim Blvd expressing thanks to everyone working … Read more