CityWalk Orlando Updates & Changes General Thread

[RevFreako]

I wonder if we'll see the old store become the tribute store moving forward until they come up with a permanent solution for the spot. I also wonder if they had a plan for the space that either fell through or got postponed because of the pandemic.

I would doubt it. The Tribute store gets people into the park.

 

[Disneyhead]

I wonder if we'll see the old store become the tribute store moving forward until they come up with a permanent solution for the spot. I also wonder if they had a plan for the space that either fell through or got postponed because of the pandemic.

The current store will become a Universal owned dining concept. Possibly a Taphouse/Beer Garden.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

The current store will become a Universal owned dining concept. Possibly a Taphouse/Beer Garden.

Is that space big enough for a sit-down restaurant? Or would it more likely be a quick service?

 

[RevFreako]

Is that space big enough for a sit-down restaurant? Or would it more likely be a quick service?

the rumors having it expanding to take over hot dog hall of fame, which would give plenty of room.

 

[Alicia]

the rumors having it expanding to take over hot dog hall of fame, which would give plenty of room.

They got a lot of space in front of it for possible outdoor seating too, maybe?

 

[Disneyhead]

Is that space big enough for a sit-down restaurant? Or would it more likely be a quick service?

I would imagine counter service with a lot of outdoor seating.

 

[Nick]

I would imagine counter service with a lot of outdoor seating.

Something like The Polite Pig would be welcomed.

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

Something like The Polite Pig would be welcomed.

I would have preferred Cowfish 2: Aquatic Boogaloo.

 

[shiekra38]

Wasn't a beer garden the recent rumor

 

[redy2468]

Something like The Polite Pig would be welcomed.

Completely agree. Correct me if I am wrong, I think Universal noticeably lacks a good BBQ or any BBQ restaurant resort wide.

I think a quick service burger restaurant (along the lines of 5 Guys) would do particularly well near the entrance/exit of CityWalk. Yes. I know there is a Burger King haha.

 

[RevFreako]

Completely agree. Correct me if I am wrong, I think Universal noticeably lacks a good BBQ or any BBQ restaurant resort wide.

I think a quick service burger restaurant (along the lines of 5 Guys) would do particularly well near the entrance/exit of CityWalk. Yes. I know there is a Burger King haha.

I would prefer they lean away from things I can get on I Drive, to be honest.

 

[redy2468]

I would prefer they lean away from things I can get on I Drive, to be honest.

I'm not saying a Five Guys but something like Five Guys haha. I do enjoy the move they have been making to open unique and resort owned restaurants, sprinkled in with a few restaurants uncommon to Florida.

 

[shiekra38]

I'm not saying a Five Guys but something like Five Guys haha.

Finally, I can get a burger and fries in CityWalk

 

[graspthesun]

the rumors having it expanding to take over hot dog hall of fame, which would give plenty of room.

I'd like that personally. Hot Dog Hall of Fame always seemed kinda meh.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Hot Dog Hall of Fame was always an odd choice/location. Would have been better located inside of one of the parks since no one goes out of their way to get a hot dog.

I really hope they get rid of the industrial look the building has.

 

[RevFreako]

I'd like that personally. Hot Dog Hall of Fame always seemed kinda meh.

It was the only place in Orlando to get an authentic tasting New England style hot dog

 

[graspthesun]

It was the only place in Orlando to get an authentic tasting New England style hot dog

I'm just spoiled by Dat Dog in New Orleans. Dat Dog

 

[RevFreako]

I'm just spoiled by Dat Dog in New Orleans. Dat Dog

BUT DO THEY DO A NEW ENGLAND DOG? That's very specific.

 

[GAcoaster]

Seeing the artifacts/historic photos added to the current Universal Store, I almost wonder if the plan may be to keep it open with merchandise and a preview center for EU?

Basically make it past, present, and future of Universal with EU merchandise as part of the preview.

 

[Magic Feather]

IMO, its a shame that Hot Dog Hall of Fame never caught on more; it was a solid spot that just had a rough location and was a little higher on prices than ideal.

That said, I feel like whatever replaces this space really should not be a Table Service restaurant; CityWalk is a little bloated with TS options, and all of its QS options are in very unideal locations. A high quality quick serve where the current USS is would do gangbusters.