World's first Whopper Bar opens in CityWalk
Burger King Corporation today officially opened the world’s first Whopper Bar restaurant at Universal CityWalk. The Whopper Bar restaurant offers guests a customizable Whopper-based menu.
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Stars in the Parks: Atlanta Braves right fielder
Atlanta Braves Right Fielder and Golden Glove winner Jeff Francoeur spends some quality time with his wife, Catie, (above) and her brothers Sam, 14, and Lee, 19 (below) at Universal while in Orlando for spring training on March 9, 2009. Shown here on The Incredible Hulk roller coaster, the Atlanta native began his major league…
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Being stuck on Spider-Man helped me find a cool detail
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…
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A look at CityWalk's newest store: Element
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…
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300 show up for 'Guiding Light' open casting call
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.
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Whopper Bar, Moe's and Panda Express opening next week in CityWalk
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…
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Guiding Light soap coming to Universal and you could be on the show
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…
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Moe's, Whopper Bar and Panda Express nearing completion
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.
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Universal Studios To Close Two Attractions – Twister & Fear Factor
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…
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Photos & video of Dale Earnhardt Jr. at CityWalk
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…