The Wandering Disciple

 Your Universal Orlando Resort adventure officially begins the moment you step off the convenient water taxi onto the vibrant promenade of CityWalk. This lively hub serves as the gateway to the park's main attractions and offers a diverse array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options even before you reach the turnstiles.  From the dock, it's just a short, enjoyable stroll to the entrances of the two main theme parks, each promising distinct thrills and immersive experiences. To your left, you'll find Universal Studios Florida, home to cinematic adventures and the chance to "Ride the Movies," while to your right stands Islands of Adventure, where you can explore legendary worlds, from the prehistoric jungles of Jurassic Park to the magical halls of Hogwarts in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Whether you're seeking high-octane roller coasters, incredible 3D/4D experiences, or world-class stage shows, the start of your journey is mere steps away from ...

The iconic Universal globes spins as it welcomes visitors to Universal Orlando Resort. Here the classic movies of Universal Studios come to life as you ride the movies and get immersed with some of your favorite Hollywood moments.  Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park complex located in the heart of Central Florida. It features two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure), a water park (Volcano Bay), and entertainment complex (City Walk) and seven resort hotels. It continues to grow as another theme park (Epic Universe) is currently under construction.  Taken: October 25, 2010 at City Walk at Universal Orlando (Orlando, FL)

Starbucks, Universal Cineplex, Panda Express, Hard Rock, TCBY, and so much more.  There is something for everyone at CityWalk at the Universal Orlando resort.  Dining, entertainment and night life is all here with something to do for everyone in your party.  (Photo: October 25, 2010)

Nestled between the thrills of Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios lies City Walk, the epicenter of awesome. This Universal Orlando entertainment district is home to wold-class dining and entertainment as well as shopping. It may seem sleepy and quiet when you head into the parks but when the sun goes down, the action heats up and City Walk becomes your home for fun. (Photo: January 9, 2010)

The Taste of the Rockies, the Coors Brewing Company takes their image from Golden Colorado across the country on the hood of the #40 Sterling Marlin NASCAR race car. Once that sponsorship had ended one of those cars made it on display outside the NASCAR Cafe at Universal Orlando. The restaurant which later closed in 2014 was a NASCAR fans dream with race cars and memorabilia all over the place in the City Walk restaurant. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

"Shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There’s shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich.” Just like this famous line from Forrest Gump, you can try many variations of shrimp a the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company inspired by the Hollywood blockbuster. (Photo: October 25, 2010)

Dale Earnhardt Jr's #88 National Guard NASCAR race car sits on display outside the NASCAR Grill at Universal's City Walk.  (Photo: January 9, 2010)

Dale Earnhardt’s famous #3 NASCAR race car sits on display outside the NASCAR Café at Universal Orlando’s City Walk. Nicknamed the Intimidator, the seven time Champion was a dominating force in the series until losing his life in a tragic crash in the 2001 Daytona 500. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

A London Cab helps guide the way to the Hard Rock Café at Universal Orlando. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

The Universal Cineplex is one of the popular attraction at Citywalk at Universal Orlando. The theater has twenty screen that show the top Hollywood films. (Photo: October 25, 2010)

The bright lights of the signage at City Walk light up the Central Florida night sky. City Walk is Universal Orlando’s entertainment complex featuring restaurants, shops, dance clubs and a movie theater. Nestled between two theme parks and three hotels, City Walk is a great stop to conclude a day at the parks or dance the night away. (Photo: January 27, 2006)

Race cars and racing memorabilia are everywhere at the NASCAR Cafe at Universal Orlando's Citywalk. The NASCAR themed restaurant features a menu filled with burgers, sandwiches, wings and more.  (Photo: September 20, 2003)

There is no better way to end a day of riding the movies at Universal Orlando then to catch a movie at the Universal Cineplex at City Walk. The complex has twenty theaters with stadium seating showing the top Hollywood movies. (Photo: October 25, 2010)

No entertainment district would be complete without a performance venue. Hard Rock Live completes the City Walk district at Universal Orlando, providing a venue for world class musical acts to perform. Opened in 1998 adjacent to the Hard Rock Café, the Hard Rock Live can host up to 3,000 visitors. (Photo: September 20, 2003)

A 30 foot statue of the iconic NBA logoman greets you as you approach NBA City at Universal City Walk. Built to resemble a basketball area from the 50’s, NBA City is one of several restaurants that comprise the entertainment complex. (Photo: October 25, 2010)

The lights of the Latin Quarter shine brightly over City Walk at Universal Orlando. The Latin Quarter is one of the over thirty clubs, shops and restaraunts that comprise the entertainment hot spot. (Photo: January 27, 2006)

Orlando, Florida: When the sun sets over Universal Orlando, the action heats up at City Walk. The entertainment hotspot comes to life when the lights come on with many choices in one place, making it one of the premier places to party in Central Florida. There are many bars and clubs as well as an AMC theater located within the thirty acre entertainment complex. Some of the clubs and bars located here are: Bob Marley’s Tribute to Freedom: reggae dance party in the courtyard each night. City Walk’s Rising Star: karaoke club. The Groove: dance club. Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville: three bars themed to Buffett songs. Latin Groove: Latin dance club Pat O’Brien’s: reproduction of the world famous New Orleans bar. Red Coconut Club: nightclub and lounge If dancing the night away is not for you, you can sit back and catch a film at the AMC Universal Cineplex 20. The cinema features 20 screens showing the hottest films in Hollywood as well as an Imax theater. Each theater has stadium seat...

Orlando, Florida: In addition to great food and entertainment, City Walk also provides a great venue for shopping. Thousands of visitors pass through City Walk each day, browsing the shops and picking up that unique gift or souvenir. There are several shops here featuring all types of item from Universal logo gear to items that support endangered species conservation, it is all found at City Walk. Some of the stores found at City Walk are: BMG Cigarz at City Walk Element Skateboards The Endangered Species Store Fossil Fresh Produce Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company Katie’s Candy Company Quiet Flight Surf Shop Tommy Bahama Universal Studios Store In addition to the stores listed above, many of the larger restaurants feature gift shops catering to their brand. A few of them include: Hard Rock NASCAR Sports Grille NBA City There are also several street vendor carts throughout City Walk that feature an ever changing collection of goods. The ideal location of City Walk, sandwiched betwe...

Orlando, Florida: Dining is just one of the many things that City Walk offers its guests. Tastes from around the world can be found here from breakfast to dinner, there is something for even the pickiest eaters. It features dozens of restaurants from unique dining experiences to grab and go burger and fries. The restaurants of City Walk vary in dining style and food types, here is a summary of the restaurants and the foods they serve. Bob Marley’s-A Tribute to Freedom: the Reggae themed restaurant that features a replica of Bob Marley’s home in Kingston Jamaica. They serve up classic Jamaican foods like Oxtail Stew, Jamaican Curry Chicken, Beef Patties and more. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: Forrest Gump is alive inside the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. with memorabilia from the movie throughout the restaurant. Just like the movie guests can dine on fried shrimp, spicy shrimp, stuffed shrimp, shrimp, shrimp and more shrimp. They also serve baby back ribs, mahi mahi, salmon and more. Emeril’s Or...

Orlando, Florida: Located in the heart of Universal Orlando, City Walk is an entertainment complex featuring dining, night clubs and shopping. Adjacent to the entrances to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, it is a great place to end a day at the parks with dinner and a movie. Opened in 1999, City Walk is the addition that transformed Universal Studios into a full circle entertainment complex. The thirty acre complex features dining, shopping and entertainment. Guests arrive into City Walk via moving sidewalks from either of the parking structures. It is the gateway to Universal Orlando where guests can branch off to either of the parks or just stay and enjoy the amenities City Walk has to offer. The following restaurants are located in City Walk: • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. • Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando • Hard Rock Orlando • Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville • Latin Quarter • NASCAR Sports Grille • NBA City • Pastamore Ristorante & Market • Pat O’Brien’s The following store...