Universal CityWalk
Universal CityWalk is the name given to the shopping and entertainment centers next to the theme parks of the Universal Parks & Resorts group. The first CityWalk was built as an extension of the group's oldest theme park, Universal Studios Hollywood . The centers act as entrance areas between the amusement park parking lots and their entrances. Additional CityWalks can be found at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka .
The CityWalks in Hollywood and Orlando share some tenants, but their architectural styles are fundamentally different. While the CityWalk in Hollywood highlights classic elements of Hollywood, the CityWalk in Orlando has a completely modern design.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
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Universal City (California) , United States
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| Opening: | 1993 | |
| Shops: | approx. 70 | |
| Owner : | Universal Parks & Resorts | |
| Website: | www.citywalkhollywood.com | |
| Transport links | ||
| Subway : | Red Line | |
| Omnibus : | 237 | |
| Local transport : | The shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes between Universal City and the CityWalk | |
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| Architect : | Jon Jerde | |
| Architectural style : | Classic-modern Hollywood construction | |
Universaly CityWalk in Hollywood, California is a three block shopping and entertainment center with more than 30 restaurants, a movie theater, seven nightlife spots, and over 30 shops.
The central square in the CityWalk is dominated by a large, radial grid. There is also a fountain that was planned by the planners of the water show at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas . A huge Panasonic monitor is attached to the cinema and shows upcoming films from Universal Studios and music videos. The Hard Rock Cafe has a large guitar. The Universal Cinema, a cinema with a total of 19 halls, houses an IMAX cinema, in which films are shown on a screen the size of a seven-story house.
Usually, some street performers , such as magicians and musicians, entertain passers-by in the CityWalk.
history
In May 1993 the first part of the CityWalk was opened. The American architect Jon Jerde designed the area next to an existing cinema. Shortly afterwards, the decision was made to expand the CityWalk for 1 billion US dollars. The architect Jon Jerde was commissioned again, who completed the 8,600 m² extension in 2000. The majority of the extension forms a second floor of restaurants near the cinema.
The owner announced in June 2016 that he wanted to fundamentally change the CityWalk. The image of a cheap tourist destination should be discarded in order to appeal to wealthy tourists and locals. The rebuild was part of a $ 1.6 billion rebuilding of the entire theme park.
5 towers
"5 Towers" is an interactive outdoor stage in the CityWalk. Its modern technology includes thousands of LED lamps, motion sensors, five 12 m high light sculptures, a very large video monitor and a state-of-the-art audio system.
This new stage system forms the artistic heart of the CityWalk and offers regular live music.
Food
A total of 30 restaurants and fast-service restaurants, mostly from large chains such as Hard Rock Cafe, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company , Johnny Rockets , Tony Roma's , KFC , Panda Express , Subway , Taco Bell or Starbucks, are available to visitors.
Shopping
The majority of the stores in CityWalk Hollywood are clothing stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch , Billabong , Element , Fossil , GUESS or Skechers . There are also several gift and souvenir shops.
Universal CityWalk Orlando
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Orlando (Florida) , United States
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| Opening: | 1999 | |
| Total area: | 121,000 m² | |
| Shops: | 35+ | |
| Owner : | Universal Parks & Resorts | |
| Website: | www.universalorlando.com | |
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| Omnibus : | 21, 37, 40, 303 | |
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The Universal Citywalk in Orlando in the US state of Florida is a transit point for all guests of the adjacent theme parks. From here you can get to the two theme parks Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. The CityWalk also features one of the world's largest hard rock cafes and a replica of the home of reggae musician Bob Marley .
history
In 1995, Universal Studios Florida announced a $ 2.6 billion expansion to keep up with the nearby Walt Disney World Resort . Part of this expansion of the former Universal Studios Florida to today's Universal Orlando Resort was the plan to build a nearly 50,000 m² shopping and entertainment center. Originally this center should be called "E Zone" (entertainment zone). In 1997 it was decided during the construction phase to rename it "CityWalk Orlando" in order to ensure conformity with the previously opened CityWalk in Hollywood. When the CityWalk finally opened in winter 1998/1999, the size was over 121,000 m².
For the construction of the CityWalk, the existing Universal Studios parking lot was demolished. Today, visitors can park their cars in two multi-storey car parks, from which moving walks take visitors to the CityWalk.
Food
There are over 25 restaurants, cafes and snack bars on the CityWalk premises. Most of the restaurants are internationally known chains such as Hard Rock Cafe or Burger King.
Shopping
A total of eight shops are available to visitors.
- Fossil (fashion and accessories)
- Fresh Produce (fashion and accessories)
- Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company (tattoos and fashion)
- P! Q (toys and gifts)
- Quiet Flight (surf shop)
- Rock Shop (clothing and souvenirs from the Hard Rock Cafe)
- The Island Clothing Co. (Fashion)
- Universal Studios Store (souvenirs and gifts)
entertainment
There are six entertainment venues at CityWalk Orlando.
- AMC Universal Cineplex 20 with IMAX (cinema)
- CityWalk's Rising Star (bar and karaoke club)
- Hard Rock Live (venue)
- Hollywood Drive-In Golf (miniature golf course)
- Red Coconut Club (night club)
- the groove (night club)
In addition, the local restaurants offer evening entertainment.
Shows
The main venue for shows is Hard Rock Live . There is also a 1,000-seat theater that shows the " Blue Man Group " show. A 10 m tall "Blue Man" adorns its facade.
Universal CityWalk Osaka
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Osaka , Japan
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| Shops: | 58 | |
| Website: | www.ucw.co.jp | |
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| Railway station: | Universal City Station | |
| Local transport : | Ferry traffic (Capt.Line) to Kaiyūkan | |
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| Parking spaces : | 299 | |
The Universal CityWalk in Japanese Osaka is the world's third CityWalk and located in front of the entrance gates to Universal Studios Japan . The CityWalk connects Universal City Station with the amusement park. On three floors there are a total of 58 shops, restaurants, a cinema with 10 halls and a museum for tako-yaki . There are also three hotels on the site.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Universal CityWalk. Visit California, accessed November 9, 2017 .
- ^ A b Hugo Martin: Universal Studios plans CityWalk upgrades to draw more locals - LA Times . In: latimes.com . June 21, 2016 (English, latimes.com [accessed November 10, 2017]).
- ^ Bob Marley, A Tribute to Freedom. Universal Orlando Resort, accessed November 9, 2017 .
- ↑ a b Universal Citywalk Orlando . In: Orlando Informer (Ed.): Orlando Informer . (English, orlandoinformer.com [accessed November 9, 2017]).
- ↑ Universal Plans Nightlife Complex . In: Orlando Sentinel . Orlando November 8, 1995.
- ^ Blue Man Group. Universal Orlando Resort, accessed November 9, 2017 .
- ↑ Universal City Walk Osaka ™ | SHOPPING AND SEARCH | OSAKA INFO -Osaka Visitors' Guide . (English, osaka-info.jp [accessed November 10, 2017]).
- ↑ ユ ニ バ ー サ ル ・ シ テ ィ ウ ォ ー ク 大阪 ™ ： UNIVERSAL CITYWALK OSAKA ™. Retrieved November 10, 2017 (Japanese).
- ↑ English & Chinese Floor Map ｜ シ ョ ッ プ & レ ス ト ラ ン ｜ ユ ニ バ ー サ ル ・ シ テ ィ ウ ォ ー ク 大阪 ™. Retrieved November 10, 2017 (Japanese).