Roof Overhang Structure Installed for Universal Studios Store Expansion in CityWalk

Construction worker on a wooden platform beside a cinema, working near ladders. Movie posters and building materials are visible around the site.

Construction crews continue to make progress on the Universal Studios Store expansion. A roof overhang structure has been added to the building’s facade. Universal Studios Store Expansion The Universal Studios Store expansion takes the place of the former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop. The stores permanently closed in the spring of 2024 and were completely … Read more

New Year’s Eve 2025 Schedule Released for CityWalk Orlando

Sign promoting New Year's Eve 2025 at Universal CityWalk, featuring live music, food, and drink from 6 PM with performances by Crenshaw Duo and Zee R. Band.

Universal Orlando Resort has released the schedule of events for New Year’s Eve 2025 at CityWalk Orlando New Year’s Eve 2025 at CityWalk Guests can ring in 2025 at Citywalk starting on December 31 and running until 2 a.m. the next morning. Entertainment will begin as early as 4 p.m. and various venues will offer food … Read more

Former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Stores Gutted at Universal CityWalk Orlando

Construction site with a partially demolished building facade, revealing an empty interior. Several colorful posters and signs are displayed on the barriers in front of the site. People walk by.

The former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop stores in Universal CityWalk Orlando have been completely gutted just a month after they permanently closed. Cinnabon & Quiet Flight Demolition The front walls of both storefronts are gone. Only a sliver of white and aqua paneling remains on the former Cinnabon façade. When we checked earlier … Read more

Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Closing at Universal CityWalk Orlando

The exterior of Cinnabon in Universal CityWalk Orlando

Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop at Universal CityWalk Orlando will close permanently this month to make space for new experiences. Cinnabon & Quiet Flight Closing Cinnabon and Quiet Flight are right next to each other just past the Universal Cinemark. Universal’s announcement indicates that Cinnabon will move to a new location. They did not … Read more

Universal Legacy Store Signage Removed in Preparation for Interactive Epic Universe Preview Center

Sign gone from former Universal Legacy Store

The Universal Legacy Store at CityWalk Orlando closed permanently on January 6 with construction walls installed on January 8, 2024, and the signage has now been removed from the exterior. Universal Legacy Store Signage Gone The store formerly sold Universal merchandise generally found across the resort, but its appeal was the decor, which featured props, … Read more

Refurbished Bigfire Fountain Revealed at Universal CityWalk Orlando

Construction walls have been removed from the side of Bigfire American Fare at Universal CityWalk Orlando, revealing a newly refurbished fountain. Bigfire Fountain For reference, the old version of the fountain is to the right in the photo above. Construction walls went up around the fountain in April after it was drained. The fountain has … Read more

Green & Red Coconut Club Opening Tonight at Universal CityWalk Orlando

The Green & Red Coconut Club, a holiday overlay of the Red Coconut Club, will be opening this evening at Universal CityWalk Orlando. There was already a teaser in the park and banners on the club’s exterior. Red Coconut Club had been closed since 2020 before it reopened as the Dead Coconut Club for Halloween … Read more

Construction Continues on Universal’s Great Movie Escape and Throughout CityWalk

Universal is sprucing up various areas of Universal CityWalk Orlando while construction continues on Universal’s Great Movie Escape. Construction walls surround an outdoor section of The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar. The walls are likely blocking a basic refurbishment. We noticed caution tape outside CityWalk’s Rising Karaoke Star. The tape surrounds the steps and railings, which … Read more

Walls Down Around Universal’s Great Movie Escape at Universal CityWalk Orlando

Universal Orlando escape room 8

Visiting Universal Orlando CityWalk today, we noticed that the construction walls have come down around the park’s upcoming Universal’s Great Movie Escape attraction. This past February, we broke the news that Universal was bringing this new experience to CityWalk. It wasn’t until June when Universal finally confirmed what we already knew. Universal says the attraction … Read more

BREAKING: Universal’s Great Movie Escape Rooms Featuring ‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Jurassic World’ Announced for Universal Orlando CityWalk

Universal has confirmed our report that escape rooms (or escape adventures, as they were referred to officially) are coming to Universal Orlando CityWalk. The announcement reads, “Universal’s Great Movie Escape, two extraordinary escape adventures inspired by Jurassic World and Back to the Future, is coming to Universal CityWalk this Fall. Tickets and additional details will … Read more