Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk are the entertainment and retail districts located adjacent to the theme parks of Universal Parks & Resorts. CityWalk began as an expansion of Universal's first park, Universal Studios Hollywood, and serves as an entrance plaza from the parking lots to the theme parks. CityWalk can also be found at the Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan.

CityWalk Hollywood and CityWalk Orlando have some common tenants, but their respective architectural styles are quite different. Where CityWalk Hollywood incorporates a classic modern blend of Hollywood, CityWalk Orlando is almost entirely modern in appearance.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood

Universal CityWalk Hollywood
Location Universal Studios Hollywood
Coordinates 34°08′10″N 118°21′18″W / 34.1359945°N 118.3551362°W / 34.1359945; -118.3551362
Address 100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608
Opening date May 1993
Owner Universal Parks & Resorts
Architect Jon Jerde
No. of stores and services 29
Public transit access

Universal City Station
Website Official website

Universal CityWalk Hollywood is a three-block entertainment, dining, shopping promenade. It has more than 30 places to eat, a 19-screen movie theater featuring Imax, seven night spots, indoor skydiving and more than 30 stores.

History

Designed by Jon Jerde, CityWalk opened in May 1993 adjacent to the Cineplex Odeon cinema. A $1 billion, 93,000 sq ft (8,600 m2). expansion opened in 2000. Planning done by Jerde Associates.

CityWalk's central plaza is topped by a 170-foot radial trelis designed and built by Pearce Structures[1] (who also constructed Biosphere 2). The courtyard features a leaping fountain, created by WET. A huge television monitor brought in by Panasonic, is located above the multiplex, showing upcoming Universal movie releases, music videos, and NBCUniversal promotions stands next to the giant guitar towering over the Hard Rock Cafe.

Street performers (magicians and musicians) are a common sight.

5 Towers

"5 Towers" is an interactive outdoor concert venue on Universal CityWalk, featuring a technologically advanced staging system. The stage is equipped with thousands of LED fixtures, motion capture sensors, five soaring 42-foot light tower sculptures, a massive video monitor and a state-of-the-art audio system.

The new staging system serves as the structural artistic centerpiece for CityWalk. It features live music.

Dining

A Jamba Juice store located along the CityWalk in Universal Studios Hollywood.
Casual Dining Quick Service Eateries Snack & Refreshments
Andrew's Panda Inn Blaze Pizza Ben and Jerry's
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company LudoBird (coming soon) Cinnabon
Buca di Beppo KFC Express/Pizza Hut Express The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Camacho's Cantina Panda Express IT'SUGAR
Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood Pink's Famous Hot Dogs Jamba Juice
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville (coming soon) Subway Popcornopolis
Johnny Rockets Restaurant & Sports Lounge Taco Bell Starbucks
Karl Strauss Brewing Company The Crêpe Café Wetzel's Pretzels
Saddle Ranch Chop House Yogurtland
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge
Tony Roma's
Wasabi at CityWalk
Wolfgang Puck Bistro

Shopping

Apparel & Accessories Collectibles, Games & Novelties Food Specialities, Home, Health & Beauty
Abercrombie & Fitch IT'SUGAR LUSH Cosmetic
ANGL Crow's Nest Toys Popcornopolis
Billabong Dodger Clubhous Store Sparky's
Element GameStop (closed on August 31, 2014) Zen Zone
Flip Flop Shops Hard Rock Café - Retail Store
Fossil Hot Topic
Francesca's Collections Magnet Max
GUESS Accessories The Raider Image
Kelly Slater's Quiksilver Boardrider's Club Sparky's
Lids Sports Avenue
The Los Angeles Sock Market
Shoe Palace Things From Another World
Rant N Rave Universal Studios Store
SCENE Upstart Crow
Skechers

Entertainment

Night Spots Experiences Cinemas
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company iFly Hollywood AMC Theatre & IMAX 19
Buca di Beppo Jillian's Hi-Life Lanes
Hard Rock Café Hollywood
Howl at the Moon
Jillian's
Saddle Ranch Chop House
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse & Lounge

Universal CityWalk Orlando

Universal CityWalk Orlando
Location Universal Orlando Resort
Coordinates 28°28′20″N 81°27′56″W / 28.4722676°N 81.4656319°W / 28.4722676; -81.4656319
Address 6000 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
Opening date 1999
Owner Universal Parks & Resorts
No. of stores and services 13
Parking Valet Parking
Parking Garage
Public transit access 21, 37, & 40
Website Official website
The entrance plaza to CityWalk Orlando.

The Universal CityWalk in Orlando opened in 1999 as one component of the expansion that transformed Universal Studios Florida into today's Universal Orlando Resort. It was built over the former Universal Studios parking lot and entrance. Guests arriving at the resort park in one of two multi-story parking structures, then travel via covered moving sidewalks over Universal Boulevard into CityWalk. From there, guests can proceed into either of the theme parks: Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure.

Dining

Current Hard Rock Cafe at Universal Studios Florida

Entertainment

Shopping

References

  1. ↑ "Peter Jon Pearce site - Building Systems Developments - other projects".

External links

 Studio City Toluca Lake, Los Angeles & Lakeside Golf Club Burbank
Studio City & Red Line Hollywood Hills & Griffith Park
   Universal CityWalk  
Hollywood Hills Cahuenga Pass & US 101 in Hollywood Hills Hollywood Hills

Coordinates: 34°08′11″N 118°21′12″W / 34.136482°N 118.353385°W / 34.136482; -118.353385

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