'Universal City Walk, Orlando - Preview' theme park review - Nowt2Do.Com: Listings and Reviews for Bristol and Beyond!


	ELECTRIFY YOUR SENSES AT UNIVERSAL CITYWALK 30 Acres of Dining, Events and Entertainment with Something For Everyone ORLANDO, Fla. – The rhythmic beat of music pounds from high-tech speakers. Neon lights illuminate figures dancing in the streets. Revelers dine at top-name restaurants and club hop until the wee hours of the morning. Stiltwalkers, jugglers and street entertainers dazzle onlookers. It’s a typical action-packed night at Universal CityWalk. A collection of brightly colored, 10-story towers, icons and free-form sculptures identify CityWalk’s distinctive skyline from miles away, enticing guests to lounge over morning coffee, enjoy a leisurely meal or party late into the night. An eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, specialty shops and a 20-screen movie theatre, Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment, boasting the biggest names in live music, dining, dancing, movies and more. CityWalk captures everything from the elegance of Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando to the rock n’ roll beat of the world’s largest Hard Rock Café. The expansive, two-tiered promenade features individually themed shopping, entertainment and dining venues and sits at the entrance of both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. The 30-acre entertainment complex is a meeting place with a distinct attitude where guests can taste, touch, see and hear great entertainment. "CityWalk brings together a powerful ensemble of partners -- all leaders within their own industries and professions -- to create an unrivaled 21st-century entertainment package,” said Bob Gault, president and chief executive officer, Universal Orlando. “CityWalk offers limitless excitement for residents, vacationers, conventioneers, day trippers and resort guests alike.” From the casual “Floribbean” food of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville to the Latin-flavored cuisine of The Latin Quarter, from the concerts at Hard Rock Live to the island music performed at Bob Marley- A Tribute To Freedom, CityWalk has something to appeal to every taste. Nightly entertainment such as karaoke or live comedians at CityJazz, teen nights at the groove, musical acts from around the world and street performances throughout CityWalk keep the energy high seven nights a week. In addition, CityWalk hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including the annual Bob Marley Reggae Fest and the Orlando Beer Festival. CityWalk is a non-gated attraction. Cover charge for individual venues depends upon entertainment. Guests can purchase a CityWalk Party Pass for $9.95 plus tax and enjoy one night’s unlimited admission to the clubs at CityWalk. For $19.95, visitors can enjoy a delicious dinner at select CityWalk restaurants plus a movie at Universal Cineplex. For more information please call CityWalk Guest services at 407-224-5500 or log on to www.citywalkorlando.com When visiting Orlando, Nowt2Do.Com are staying at, and reviewing the following hotels. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Disney World Resort Swan & Dolphin, Disney World Resort Royal Pacific Hotel, Universal Orlando Resort This is part of nowt2do.com's Ultimate Destination Guide: Florida 2006.