While I was riding The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure over the weekend, the ride unfortunately stopped. We sat there for a while and the lights came on as we rode slowly through the rest of the ride. I had my iPhone with me so I snapped a couple of…
CityWalk’s newest store, Element, recently opened in a newly constructed space near NASCAR Sports Grille. The store is a skateboard shop with skater-inspired clothes, accessories and of course, skateboards. Element is owned by the same company as Quiet Flight Surf Shop, also in CityWalk. They said they hope to bring in some skateboarding stars for…
Guiding Light star Murray Bartlett (Cyrus on the show) poses with some of his fans and TV hopefuls during the open casting session yesterday (March 7, 2009) in CityWalk. About 300 people showed up to audition, some with their headshots in hand.
Universal CityWalk has created a whole new kind of experience for guests who want a quick meal. Housed together in one connected, convenient dining area, Panda Express, Moe’s Southwest Grill and the world’s first Burger King Whopper Bar will be opening next week. “We saw a desire for quick, casual meals among our guests, and…
Guiding Light may be looking for you. The show will be filming at Universal later this month and they’re looking to hire actors and non-actors of all ages, types, ethnicities and genders to appear as extras and/or small speaking parts on the CBS soap opera. Guiding Light star Murray Bartlett (Cyrus) and casting director Rob…
Here’s an updated look at the three new fast food restaurants going in upstairs at CityWalk. It looks like Panda Express, Moe’s Southwest Grill and BK Whopper Bar will all share the same space and seating. The restaurants are located above Quiet Flight Surf Shop.
From wesh.com: The park plans to close the “Twister” ride on Monday, WESH 2 News has learned. Park officials told WESH 2 News that the ride will close until the spring and will reopen seasonally. All team members who work on the ride will be assigned to other attractions, park officials said. Universal announced last week…
NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. unveiled a replica of his No. 88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet at CityWalk’s plaza stage yesterday in front of a crowd of National Guardsmen and Universal Orlando guests. Earnhardt was a few minutes late but the Universal host kept the crowd entertained with his jokes and by throwing out hats and…
Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, will unveil his No. 88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet at CityWalk’s plaza stage from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday in front of a crowd of National Guardsmen and Universal Orlando guests. Those in attendance will get to see Earnhardt live on stage with a replica of the car…
From orlandosentinel.com: Universal Orlando will temporarily shut down its Fear Factor Live show and reduce hours at some other attractions across its two-park resort in further cost-cutting steps forced by the nation’s troubled economy. Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said Wednesday the 3 1/2 -year-old Fear Factor attraction in Universal Studios will close today. The resort…
