Universal Studios Store under construction
That construction in the middle of Universal CityWalk is, indeed, a new Universal Studios Store, the resort confirmed Friday afternoon.
A major clue, beyond the months of rumors, was the recent addition of signs on the construction walls around the site. They read “Coming soon — Universal’s Premier Retail Experience.”
“Universal Orlando Resort will soon debut an all-new flagship Universal Studios Store in the heart of Universal CityWalk. Additional details will be revealed soon,” Universal said in a statement Friday. No time frame was revealed for completion or the details.
In recent months, workers have gutted a CityWalk structure between the Voodoo Doughnut store and the main entryway from Universal Orlando’s main parking garages. Previous tenants included a Fossil store and other retailers.
The signs included images of Minions merchandise from the “Despicable Me” films as well as an artist’s concept of the exterior — a tall, golden building with a spotlight and a sparkle — plus the silhouettes of people.
A Universal Studios Store currently operates at CityWalk near the Big Fire restaurant and within Universal Studios theme park and Universal’s hotels.
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