Complete Guide to All Universal CityWalk Stores

Complete Guide to All Universal CityWalk Stores

Complete Guide to All Universal CityWalk Stores

This article is your guide to all CityWalk stores.  CityWalk is packed with incredible restaurants, exclusive entertainment, and, of course, shopping! There are many different City Walk shops open for you to get all the souvenirs you might want to remember your vacation.

If you want to learn more about Universal stores, keep reading.

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Universal CityWalk Shops

If shopping at Universal Orlando Resort is on your itinerary, you’ll be delighted to know there are a plethora of stores before you even enter the parks. The Universal City Walk shops are open early in the morning, and stay open even later for the parks if you’re looking to stop on your way out. Whether you’re looking for classic Universal souvenirs, or something more unique, there will be CityWalk Orlando stores for you.

Among classic souvenir stores, there are also many different gift shops within the unique restaurants within Universal CityWalk. So, if you’re wanting something from the Hard Rock Cafe, or Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, we’ve got you covered.

What are all of the Universal City Walk stores?

• Universal Studios Store – This is the flagship store for Universal merchandise located at CityWalk.
• Epic Universe Preview Center – This store offers a sneak peek at the upcoming Epic Universe theme park, also located at CityWalk.
• The Smuggler’s Hold at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville – A retail shop within Margaritaville that offers themed merchandise.
• Candy Smith at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium – Located inside the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium, it features unique candy and sweets.
• Rock Shop at Hard Rock Cafe – This is the merchandise store for the Hard Rock Cafe, featuring rock-themed apparel and accessories.
• Voodoo Doughnut – A popular doughnut shop at CityWalk known for its quirky and delicious treats.
• Quiet Flight Surf Shop – A surf and skate shop at CityWalk, offering clothing, surf gear, and accessories.
• Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company – A tattoo parlor at CityWalk where visitors can get tattoos during their trip.

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Universal Studios Store

Location in CityWalk: Next to Voodoo Doughnut on the path heading to Universal Studios Florida park

Overview: The Universal Studios Store Citywalk has everything and anything you could ever want to purchase, with 8300 square feet and nearly any franchise found in the parks. This store is massive, and truly your one-stop shop for anything Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Marvel, Dr. Seuss, and more! The Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk Orlando is super bright and airy with almost an entire section dedicated to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The Universal Studios Store at CityWalk Orlando boasts over 2,000 items to look through! That is an EPIC amount of merchandise, so we doubt you’ll miss anything while in here.

Types of merchandise:

• Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Clothing (Shirts, sweaters, scarfs, hats), Bags and Backpacks, Harry Potter Wands, home decor, office supplies, keychains, props
• Marvel – Clothing, cups, keychains, bags, toys
• Despicable Me – Clothing, cups, keychains, bags, toys
• Universal Classics – (Monsters, E.T. Back to the Future) Clothing, cups, keychains
• Jurassic Park – Clothing, toys, keychains, bags, cups, water bottles

As one of the largest CityWalk shops, there is so much more than what is listed above. Universal Orlando also has its line of clothing with unique designs on spirit jerseys, sweaters, shirts, bags, hats, lanyards, and more.

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Epic Universe Preview Store

Location in CityWalk: Situated near the entrance of CityWalk, this store offers a sneak peek into Universal’s upcoming theme park, Epic Universe.

Overview: The Epic Universe Preview Store is your gateway to the future of Universal Orlando Resort. While smaller in size compared to the Universal Studios Store, this shop is dedicated entirely to showcasing the exciting attractions and immersive experiences that await visitors at the new Epic Universe park, scheduled to open in 2025

The store features large displays and concept art that provide guests with a preview of the lands, rides, and stories they will soon be able to experience. From detailed models to multimedia exhibits, it’s the go-to spot for Epic Universe enthusiasts who want to get a taste of what’s coming. The merchandise here is themed around the different lands of Epic Universe, giving guests a head start on collecting unique and exclusive items even before the park opens.

Types of merchandise:

• Epic Universe-branded items: Apparel, hats, bags, water bottles, and other gear featuring the official Epic Universe logo and concept art.
• Land-Specific Items: Though the park is still under construction, expect to find merchandise representing the different themed areas within Epic Universe, such as futuristic cities, fantasy realms, and more.
• Collectibles: Posters, pins, and artwork featuring concept art of the upcoming attractions.
• Exclusive Previews: Special edition items released ahead of the park opening, making them rare and collectible.

While the Epic Universe Preview Store is smaller than some of the other CityWalk shops, it offers an exciting glimpse into the future of Universal Orlando, packed with exclusive content and merchandise that fans won’t want to miss. We loved seeing the full sized scale model of Epic Universe which made us feel like its so close to being done!

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Universal CityWalk Restaurant Stores

Another unexpected place to do fantastic souvenir CityWalk shopping is inside of the featured restaurants on site. There are many large-name restaurants like Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, which offer large gift shops that are perfect for take homes. You don’t even have to dine in to browse at the restaurant shops at Universal CityWalk.

While we won’t try and sway you, there are some of the best Universal restaurants in CityWalk, all of which have gift shops. So, if you want better food than the theme parks, we suggest shopping and dining in the same place.

What are the CityWalk Orlando shops in restaurants?

• The Smuggler’s Hold at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
• Candy Smith at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
• Rock Shop at Hard Rock Orlando
• Voodoo Doughnut

The Smuggler’s Hold at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Stop by this small, colorful shop to do some Universal Citywalk Shopping at The Smuggler’s Hold at Margaritaville. Smuggler’s Hold typically has hats, bags, apparel, magnets, cups, art, and other Jimmy Buffett-themed merchandise. This shop is accessible before you enter the restaurant, perfect for killing time before you grab a bite.

Candy Smith at Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

If your over-the-top milkshake wasn’t enough at dinner, don’t worry, you can stop by Candy Smith for more. This is one of the most delicious shops at CityWalk Orlando, as you can buy sweets, truffles, macarons, clothing, accessories, and more!

Rock Shop at Hard Rock Orlando

The Rock Shop is just as exciting as the music venue inside, as it is the best shop at Universal CityWalk for rock ‘n’ roll lovers. This souvenir shop has everything from band t-shirts to rock memorabilia. We guarantee if you’re looking for a new Hard Rock Cafe mug for your office, you will find it here, as it is a rather large shop!

Voodoo Doughnut

Other than having some of the most delicious donuts on the property (second to The Big Pink, of course) Voodoo Donuts has a surprising merchandise section. We think that it is large enough to be included in the best restaurant shops at Universal Citywalk due to how cool the merch is. You can buy T-shirts, an incredible pink mug, and even a wooden coffin full of doughnuts!

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Other CityWalk Orlando Shops

If you’re wanting you want to do a little more than souvenir shopping, then you can check out these other City Walk shops Orlando has too! Universal CityWalk has two shops within it that aren’t restaurants or Universal-themed, which is pretty rare. You will find a pretty neat surf shop and a tattoo shop that allows guests to purchase souvenirs to bring home too!

Are there non-Universal stores in CityWalk Orlando 2024?

• Quiet Flight Surf Shop
• Hart & Huntington Tattoo Shop

Quiet Flight Surf Shop

If you’re a surfer or a skater, you’ve got to stop by this shop as it has brands like Quiet Flight, Billabong, Vans, Quicksilver, Roxy, Ray-Ban, and more! You can also find a small assortment of surfboards and skateboards to take home to remember the Sunshine State.

Hart & Huntington Tattoo Shop

Whether you’re looking to remember your vacation with a shirt, or something permanent, the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Shop is for you. You will find an array of apparel, sunglasses, jackets, and more inside this unique CityWalk store!

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Which is the Best Universal CityWalk Store?

The best Universal CityWalk store is the Universal Studios Store. It is huge, with every single franchise from inside the parks in CityWalk. It is truly the place for shopping at CityWalk if you’re looking for any souvenirs or take-homes to remember your trip. There is an entire store inside of a store with Wizarding World of Harry Potter merchandise, which we love. You can even pick up a wand if you forgot one because you were too busy escaping from Gringotts.

Are there different merchandise at the stores in CityWalk vs the parks?

If you want to stop in one of the Universal branded stores in City Walk Orlando, you are probably going to see a lot of repeat merchandise. If anything, the more exclusive Universal merchandise will be inside of the parks. With that being said, there are exclusive stores and merchandise that you will not find inside the parks, such as the Quiet Flight Surf Shop.

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CityWalk Stores FAQ

Q: Can you get butterbeer at CityWalk?

A: No, unfortunately, you can only get butterbeer inside either Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure or Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida. Guests can grab their morning coffee from Starbucks, but unfortunately not a butterbeer.

Q: When do CityWalk stores open?

A: CityWalk at Universal Orlando opens at 8 AM, therefore most stores and shopping experiences should be too. Some of the restaurant shops may not be open, as restaurants tend to open up later in the day if they do not have a breakfast service.

Q: Is it free to go shopping at CityWalk?

A: Guests do not have to pay to access the stores at Universal City Walk but will have to pay to use the parking garage before 6 PM. That’s right, if you wait until 6 PM, or have an Annual Pass to Universal Orlando, you will not have to pay for parking then either!

Q: Can you walk to the stores from the parks?

A: Yes, you can walk to the CityWalk stores from either theme park. You actually must pass through CityWalk to enter either of the Universal theme parks, anyway! So make sure to stop into some of the Universal shops the next time you’re heading over to the theme parks.

Q: Can you buy a wand at CityWalk?

A: Yes, you can buy a wand at CityWalk in the Universal Studios Store. There is a huge Harry Potter section with almost any wand you can purchase inside of the theme parks available. It is a rather popular section, though, so you might be crowded in there while searching.

Q: Is the Hello Kitty store in CityWalk?

A: Unfortunately, if you want to visit the Hello Kitty Store, you’ll have to gain entry to Universal Studios Florida theme park. You might be able to find Hello Kitty merchandise in the Universal branded stores in CityWalk, but the official store with a plethora of merchandise is located inside the park.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Universal Orlando?

Our Universal Orlando Crowd Calendar is the best tool to help you get the most out of your time in the parks. We breakdown the park crowds, park hours of operation, ticket prices by day, and average temperature.

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