Experience nonstop nightlife – including live music, eclectic dining, dancing, movies and more at the 30-acre Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex, which serves as the gateway to Universal Orlando® Resort and its two spectacular theme parks: Universal Studios Florida® and Universal's Islands of Adventure®.
Universal CityWalk® Live Entertainment
Enjoy delicious Caribbean cuisine and live entertainment nightly in a laid-back Key West atmosphere at Jimmy Buffett's® Margaritaville®. View some of the hottest acts touring the country at Hard Rock Live®. Move to the latest dance mixes at the groove! Check out live Reggae nightly at Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom. Experience high-energy rock, rhythm & blues, funk and soul at CityJazz, which is also home to BONKERZ Comedy Club. Celebrate Mardi Gras 365 days at year at Pat O’Brien’s, a New Orleans-inspired eatery.
Universal CityWalk® Themed Restaurants
In addition, this lively entertainment complex features a variety of themed restaurants such as Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando, Hard Rock Café, Latin Quarter, Pastamore, NASCAR Café and NBA City. Universal CityWalk also features the 20-screen, state-of-the-art Universal Cineplex, as well as a variety of specialty shops and boutiques, including Quiet Flight Surf Shop, The Island Clothing Store, The Endangered Species Store, Fossil, Fresh Produce, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company, Universal Studios Store, Cigarz and Katie's Candy Company.
Universal CityWalk® is easily accessible via Interstate 4 (Exit 74B) along Kirkman Road in Orlando. Hours vary; call ahead before visiting Universal CityWalk®. Free parking is available nightly after 6 PM.
UNIVERSAL CITYWALK TIP: If you are planning to dine at one of the themed restaurants at Universal CityWalk®, make reservations well in advance if possible.
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