The Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex, which serves as the gateway to Universal Orlando®, offers live music, eclectic dining, dancing, movies and more. Highlights of Universal CityWalk include Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Hard Rock Cafe (home to Hard Rock Live), NASCAR Sports Grille, Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom, Pastamore Ristorante & Market, Latin Quarter, Pat O’Brien’s, Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando and the 20-screen, state-of-the-art Universal Cineplex.
In addition, Universal Orlando® hosts a variety of unique events and festivals throughout the year at both Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure® such as Halloween Horror Nights, Macy’s Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida®, Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, Rock the Universe (Christian rock weekend) and Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, among others. In addition, the Blue Man Group makes its home at Universal Orlando.