CityWalk Orlando Updates & Changes General Thread

[Bobharlem]

Hemisphere Dancer is a little behind, but coming up soon.

"Update from Laurelle: A little setback with permitting and foundation at Universal delayed the original installation date. But, she’s cleared for her return back to her rightful place at Margaritaville after a much needed clean up and display “Restoration” and will begin within the next two weeks. More information to come, stay tuned."




from: Update on the Hemisphere Dancer refurbishment

 

[saint.piss]

 

[Mad Dog]

Our fav Universal drinking spot. Great ambiance. We love to sit here, drinking a cold Margarita, and watching the people going to and departing IOA, especially in the dark of evening.

 

[Jwhee]

Nice update- they ripped out all of the lighting at Bob Marley’s and replaced with an LED system. The place looks great at night. Hidden gem, got to stop by between 9pm and 1am.

Little fact, when they closed the Groove they hauled all of the lighting over to Rising Star in wagons and upgraded the venue.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

Nice update- they ripped out all of the lighting at Bob Marley’s and replaced with an LED system. The place looks great at night. Hidden gem, got to stop by between 9pm and 1am.

Little fact, when they closed the Groove they hauled all of the lighting over to Rising Star in wagons and upgraded the venue.

Guess this is a good sign for the future of Bob Marley's. It's our favorite place at Citywalk and I always fear for its future lol

 

[Mad Dog]

We always enjoy Marleys. Great ambiance and some good interesting food. It's a best kept secret.

 

[Jwhee]

Timelapse of Hemisphere Dancer reassembly

Update on the Hemisphere Dancer

Some more images and time lapse videos of the Hemisphere Dancer being reassembled at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Universal CityWalk Orlando (thanks to Lau

www.buffettnews.com

 

[Mad Dog]

Timelapse of Hemisphere Dancer reassembly

Update on the Hemisphere Dancer

Some more images and time lapse videos of the Hemisphere Dancer being reassembled at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Universal CityWalk Orlando (thanks to Lau

www.buffettnews.com

Great to see it's back, all nice and shiny now. That bar is one of our fave Universal spots.

 

[Jwhee]

For the first time since 2021, CityWalk will be open until 2am! Looks like it’ll utilize these hours during Halloween season.

Apparently it has been an internal battle between various departments regarding CityWalk operating hours. It even dipped as low to closing at midnight every day.

A few recent factors probably influenced this shift — the successful relaunch of the Red Coconut Club, the less-than-stellar performance of the Great Movie Escape, and the decline of Downtown Orlando’s nightlife options

 

[Brian G.]

 

[Mad Dog]

We spend many happy moments sitting there, and watching guests to and fro from IOA. Great to see the plane back, in all its glory....CHEERS !!!

 

[Brian G.]

After a nearly year‐long refurbishment, Margaritaville held a “Homecoming Celebration” for the return of the Hemisphere Dancer, Jimmy Buffett’s legendary seaplane, to the Lone Palm Airport Bar at CityWalk Orlando.

Margaritaville at CityWalk Orlando celerbrates return of Jimmy Buffett's seaplane, The Hemisphere Dancer

After a nearly year‐long refurbishment, the Hemisphere Dancer, Jimmy Buffett’s legendary seaplane, returned to Margaritaville's Lone Palm Airport Bar at Universal CityWalk. To celebrate its return, Margaritaville held a "Homecoming Celebration" to rechristen the plane. Guests and Parrotheads joine

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Brian G.]

Starbucks in CityWalk Orlando has officially reopened following a months-long closure for renovations, unveiling a refreshed look.

Starbucks in CityWalk Orlando reopens after Renovations

Starbucks in CityWalk Orlando has officially reopened following a months-long closure for renovations, unveiling a refreshed look and upgraded guest experience. The popular coffee location, which temporarily closed in June, has been significantly renovated, now showcasing brighter decor with white

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Jwhee]

Starbucks has moved out of the movie game. The bar has yet to reopen, and everything is packed up. Doubt it’ll make a comeback

 

[Jwhee]

CityWalk’s Rising Star currently has an NBC The Voice overlay. It features a specialty cocktail menu, logos on all the tables, The Voice logo on the stage, and The Voice gobo projected massively on to the ground outside of the venue

Could make for a cool re-theme if that team really wants to throw some money at it

**also the little lobby of the venue has all the judges of the show talking on a loop, with video on the TV screens

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

CityWalk’s Rising Star currently has an NBC The Voice overlay. It features a specialty cocktail menu, logos on all the tables, The Voice logo on the stage, and The Voice gobo projected massively on to the ground outside of the venue

Could make for a cool re-theme if that team really wants to throw some money at it

**also the little lobby of the venue has all the judges of the show talking on a loop, with video on the TV screens

This makes SO much sense as a retheme.