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Universal CityWalk is a cool place with lots of fun things to do! It's an entertainment and shopping area right next to the big theme parks of Universal Destinations & Experiences. Think of it as the exciting entrance to the parks.

CityWalk first started at Universal Studios Hollywood in California. It helps people get from the parking lots to the theme parks. You can also find CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida, Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, Japan, and Universal Beijing Resort in Beijing, China.

While CityWalk Hollywood and CityWalk Orlando have some similar stores and restaurants, they look quite different. Hollywood's CityWalk mixes classic and modern styles, but Orlando's CityWalk looks very modern.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood

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Universal CityWalk Hollywood
Location	Universal Studios Hollywood
Coordinates	34°08′10″N 118°21′18″W / 34.1359945°N 118.3551362°W / 34.1359945; -118.3551362
Address	100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, California 91608
Opening date	May 1993; 32 years ago (May 1993) amphitheatre: June 28, 1972; 53 years ago (June 28, 1972) theater: July 4, 1987; 38 years ago (July 4, 1987) expansion: April 7, 2000; 25 years ago (April 7, 2000)
Closing date	amphitheatre: September 6, 2013; 11 years ago (September 6, 2013)
Owner	Universal Destinations & Experiences
Architect	Jon Jerde
No. of stores and services	29
Public transit access	Universal City/Studio City Station

Universal CityWalk Hollywood is a separate area from Universal Studios Hollywood. But it's still the main way to get from the parking lot to the theme park. The design of CityWalk Hollywood tries to capture the cool architecture you can see all over Los Angeles.

A view of Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

This CityWalk is like a three-block long street filled with entertainment, places to eat, and shops. It has over 30 places to eat, a huge movie theater with 19 screens (including IMAX), 7 night spots, indoor skydiving, and more than 30 stores.

History

The famous architect Jon Jerde designed CityWalk. It first opened in May 1993. Later, in 2000, it got a big expansion. You'll often see street performers like magicians and musicians entertaining people there.

The main area of CityWalk has a huge, round roof structure. There's also a cool fountain that shoots water high into the air. A giant TV screen shows trailers for Universal movies and other fun videos. Next to it, a huge guitar stands tall over the Hard Rock Cafe.

In January 2010, parts of the music video for Justin Bieber's song "Baby" were filmed here!

5 Towers

"5 Towers" is a special outdoor concert stage at Universal CityWalk. It has amazing technology. The stage is covered in thousands of LED lights. It also has motion sensors, five tall light towers (42 feet high!), a giant video screen, and a super sound system.

This stage is a main artistic part of CityWalk. It's a great place to see live music performances.

Dining

A Jamba Juice store along CityWalk in Universal Studios Hollywood.

There are many different places to eat at CityWalk Hollywood. You can find everything from sit-down restaurants to quick snack spots.

Casual Dining:

* Antojito's Cocina Mexicana * Bubba Gump Shrimp Company * Buca di Beppo * Dongpo Kitchen * Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville * Johnny Rockets Restaurant & Sports Lounge * NBC Sports Grill & Brew * The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium * Vivo Italian Kitchen * Wasabi at CityWalk

Quick Service Eateries:

* Chick Chick Chicken * Cinnabon * Firehouse Subs * Jamba Juice * KFC Express / Pizza Hut Express * Panda Express * Pink's Famous Hot Dogs * Taco Bell * The Crêpe Café * The Habit Burger Grill

Snack & Refreshments:

* Ben and Jerry's * Menchie's Frozen Yogurt * Mini Monster * Popcornopolis * Sparky's Mini Doughnuts and Chocolates * Starbucks * Voodoo Doughnut * Wetzel's Pretzels

Shopping

The Raider Image store at Universal CityWalk Hollywood.

CityWalk Hollywood has many different stores where you can find clothes, souvenirs, and special treats.

Apparel & Accessories:

* Abercrombie & Fitch * Billabong * Francesca's Collection * Lids * Lids Locker Room * Shoe Palace * Sunsastions * The Los Angeles Sock Market * Tilly's * Universal UNIVRS

Collectibles, Games & Novelties:

* Cartooniversal * Celebrity Authentics * Dodgers Clubhouse Store * Hot Topic * Production Central * Super Nintendo World Store * The Raider Image * Things From Another World * Universal Studios Store

Food Specialities, Home, Health & Beauty:

* IT'SUGAR * Karma and Luck * Nectar Bath Treats * Sephora * Zen Zone

Entertainment

Besides shopping and dining, CityWalk Hollywood offers exciting entertainment options.

Night Spots:

* Bubba Gump Shrimp Company * Buca di Beppo * Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Experiences:

* iFly Hollywood

Cinemas:

* Universal Cinema

Game Show Taping:

* Family Feud (This show was taped here from 2010–2011)

Universal CityWalk Orlando

Universal CityWalk Orlando
Location	Universal Orlando Resort
Coordinates	28°28′20″N 81°27′56″W / 28.4722676°N 81.4656319°W / 28.4722676; -81.4656319
Address	6000 Universal Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32819
Opening date	February 4, 1999; 26 years ago (February 4, 1999)
Owner	Universal Destinations & Experiences
No. of stores and services	13
Public transit access	21, 37, & 40

The entrance plaza to CityWalk Orlando.

The Universal CityWalk in Orlando opened in February 1999. It was part of a big expansion that turned Universal Studios Florida into the Universal Orlando Resort. This CityWalk was built where the old parking lot and entrance used to be. Guests park in large parking garages and then walk on covered moving walkways to reach CityWalk. From there, they can go into either of the two theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.