CityWalk Expansion

[Drew]

Menchies looked pretty open at 11 this morning. May be hitting it up tonight

They were running employee previews at the time. It's open to the public now.

 

[kimlovesfl]

They were supposed to run TM previews until 4, but when I got there right after 3, I was told they were done with that. Was supposed to open to the public after 5 today. Really disappointed that I missed free frozen yogurt, but some of us have to work.

 

[Felipe]

For those wondering, @MenchiesORL tweeted: "Our usual hours are 10am-11pm every day of the week."

Also, the newly remodeled Universal Store in CityWalk is now open! :thumbs: It actually opened briefly last night, and as of this morning they're fully open.

 

[Gambit]

Here's a picture from last night of the new store.

From Orlando Attractions Magazine

 

[UNIrd]

Looks... like a gift shop. So apparently the outside will be the only real exciting thing about it but good to see it's ready to open soon.

 

[Gambit]

A few things I really like about the new store are the tv screens (?) along the back wall and the SPACE! I always found the old store very cramped and the lines to check out would always run into that weird stuffed animal display in front of the counter. It looks like they've expanded back into the old storage room and extended the front.

 

[Drew]

"Universal Orlando; where even our gift shops have screens!"

 

[GAcoaster]

The interior of the gift shop is a HUGE improvement over the old version! Yes, overall it's a minor thing for the resort overall, but it means it now has a comparable selection to the two main gift shops in the parks. When you compare it to the World of Disney, it's still small, but its a step in the right direction and much needed.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Hot Dog hall of fame and Vivo are opening later this month but sadly no opening date..

 

[UNIrd]

Hot Dog hall of fame and Vivo are opening later this month but sadly no opening date..

Really? I didn't think they looked ready to open this month. Unless they're rushing it now..

 

[MrRoamer]

Does anyone know if anything for the side across from Menchie's has been earmarked for changes? In my opinion, Hart and Huntington really stands out and needs to be removed in order to get full circle for family friendly. Tattoos may be getting more mainstream but having a tattoo parlor there kind of deters from the area. I'm curious to know how much business they actually do.

 

[coreyt]

Looks... like a gift shop. So apparently the outside will be the only real exciting thing about it but good to see it's ready to open soon.

it is open already.

 

[Drew]

The TrollWhip has officially landed at Menchies!

@menchiesORL: We now have Dole Pineapple sorbet available! I told myself I'd never use this hashtag, but what the heck, why not… [HASHTAG]#TrollWhip[/HASHTAG]

 

[Felipe]

The TrollWhip has officially landed at Menchies!

I love that they used #TrollWhip! Whoever is running that Twitter rocks :thumbs:


Here's a pic from @MickeyXtreme:

 

[MrRoamer]

Well done gentlemen. Score one for the OU podcast bunch!

 

[Disneyhead]

 

[kimlovesfl]

Funny, I took that exact same picture today to send to my husband, who is currently consulting on a restaurant project near Weeki Wachee. So, yes, Vivo and HDHOF should be opening within a month.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I think Vivo might open in 2 weeks.. I just feel it for some reason and then HdHof will open in the end of june but then Cowfish later on..

 

[Felipe]

Thanks for the pic, DH! :thumbs: VIVO is coming together very quickly! Looks like they definitely do not want to have those walls still up by mid-late June with the masses and the media coming.

 

[Dancapt]

Heard that Breadbox should be done with major construction in 2 weeks, so looking like a late june opening for that as well.