Modeled after the famous New Orleans watering hole, Pat O'Brien's is suitable for adults, over the legal drinking age. Every evening, guests are entertained by dueling pianos and sing-alongs. A full-service bar is offered. Dining hours are between 11:00 AM and 1:00 AM daily in the main bar and courtyard. Guests must be over the age of twenty-one to enter after 7:00 PM. There's a small cover charge to enter the dueling piano bar, which is open (and features live music) between 6:00 PM and 2:00 AM.
To avoid the longest lines, the best times to visit Islands of Adventure are during the winter (January through March), the month of May, or in the fall (September through mid-December). These periods offer the mildest weather and allow you to avoid peak tourist traffic.
The Universal Cineplex within CityWalk features twenty screens, all offering stadium seating, cutting-edge projection equipment, state-of-the-art sound systems, and air conditioning.
On bad weather days and evenings, or when a hit movie first opens, expect larger than normal crowds here. The good news is that when a blockbuster film first opens, it will typically be shown on multiple screens to accomodate the larger crowds.
Also, to save money, try and see a movie after 6:30PM when the parking fee(s) are waived.
For a flat fee of $8.95 per person, unlimited access to all of CityWalk's clubs and bars is available. For $12, admission to the clubs and bars is included along with one Universal Cineplex movie ticket. Call the CityWalk customer service department for more information on this and future deals.
Stage 54 at Universal Studios Orlando is a soundstage that houses actual props, sets, and memorabilia from a popular (current) motion picture. The interactive exhibit changes every few months, but it offers an up-close and behind-the-scenes look at how a movie is made. This is a self-paced walking tour of a soundstage.
There are many shops and kiosks littered throughout the huge Universal CityWalk complex. Below are a few to help you get an idea as to what you will find there:
All-Star Collectibles - Sports memorabilia and other collectibles that are available for purchase.
Elegant Illusions - Ladies will love this store. Here you will find inexpensive replicas of fine jewelry.
Fossil - Watches, leather goods, sunglasses and other apparel.
Dapy - This chain store found throughout the country sells various novelty items for both kids and adults.
Glow! - Pretty much everything here glows in the dark!
Starbucks - Recharge yourself with a fresh cup of America's favorite coffee.
Universal Studios Store - If you forgot to grab a piece of merchandise while you were in one of the Universal Studios parks, you will find it all here.
Orlando's Hard Rock Cafe is the world's largest of its kind. Here you will enjoy live entertainment by the biggest names in the music business in a 2,200 seat theater. In addition, you are free to browse the Hard Rock music memorabilia collection which boasts over 1,000 individual pieces. The dining room is open from 11AM to midnight on a daily basis.
The Hard Rock Cafe Live arena is home to 2,500 seats where you can enjoy live entertainment nightly. Be aware that ticket prices will vary for very popular acts.
This action-packed, virtually interactive 3-D adventure is based on the popular Terminator movies. When it debuted, it was far and away the most advanced 3-D show anyone had ever seen. T2 still remains a popular attraction and should definitely not be missed!
