ORLANDO, Fl - Guests to the new Universal Orlando resort destination are able to choose from an extraordinary and eclectic collection of themed restaurants, nightclubs, movie theaters and specialty shops, including Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, the NASCAR Cafe and the only Pat O'Brien's outside of New Orleans at CityWalk.

CityWalk is a major component of Universal Orlando, the world-class vacation destination resort, which includes Islands of Adventure, resort hotels and the highly successful Universal Studios.

The expansive, 30-acre CityWalk complex is the soul-stirring, entertainment core of Orlando where guests can taste, touch, see and hear great entertainment with a distinct attitude.

"CityWalk brings together a powerful ensemble of partners - all leaders within their own industries and professions - to create an unrivaled 21 5'-century entertainment package," said Tom Williams, chairman and chief executive officer. Universal Studios Recreation Group. "CityWalk offers limitless excitement for residents, vacationers, conventioneers, day trippers and resort guests alike."

CityWalk is a two-tiered promenade of individually themed entertainment adventures that capture everything from the birthplace of the Motown sound to the heart-throbbing world of NASCAR auto racing to the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe. Set amidst authentic streetscapes and native landscaping, the architectural panorama wraps around a four acre harbor fed by the resort's bustling interconnecting waterways.

A collection of brilliantly 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 lunch or dinner or party late into the night.

Included in CityWalk:

• World's largest Hard Rock Cafe and first ever Hard Rock Live Orlando, a state-of-the-future, 2,200-capacity, live performance venue featuring regular performances by top-name national and international artists.

• Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - where every comer brings to life a different Jimmy Buffett classic and island music carries guests away as they savor their cheeseburgers in a Parrothead paradise.

• Emeril's Restaurant Orlando - renowned James Beard Foundation award-winning chef and star of the hit "TV Food Network" program, Emeril Live, Emeril Lagasse brings his famed New Orleans Creole-based cuisine and dazzling personality to this sophisticated, spirited eatery.

• Bob Marley — A Tribute To Freedom - an original celebration of Bob Marley's music and culture set in an atmosphere patterned after his actual home and garden in Kingston, Jamaica.

• Universal Cineplex - a 20-screen, 5,000-seat Cineplex Odeon megaplex theater, featuring stadium seating and cutting-edge projection and sound systems in a totally unique movie-going environment.

• NBA City - the National Basketball Association and the Hard Rock Cafe have teamed up for the ultimate dining experience. NBA City offers great food while bringing the popularity of the NBA and WNBA to life through exclusive programming and photography.

• Pastamore - brings a taste of Italy with its open-air marketplace cafe area and full-service restaurant where guests can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine a la carte or family style.

• CityJazz - a comprehensive jazz center consisting of a live performance venue designed with the creative expertise of Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz members, including renowned jazz trumpeter dark Terry and jazz drummer Thelonious Monk III. The venue is also home to the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame, which was established in 1952 and features such distinguished jazz luminaries as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Dave Brubeck.

• Motown Cafe - the music and magic made famous by giant hit-makers like the Supremes and Temptations are served alongside great tasting, "slow-cooked" American cuisine.

• The NASCAR Cafe - the only officially NASCAR-sanctioned specialty restaurant featuring full-size stock cars and racing memorabilia amid racing sights and sounds, as well as interactive games.

• Pat O'Brien's - the only replica of New Orleans' legendary watering hole, Pat O'Briens's is the original home of dueling pianos, the "flaming fountain" patio and the world-famous "Hurricane" drink.

• Latin Quarter - guests enjoy the driving rhythms and delicious delicacies of all 21 Latin American nations. This festive dining and dancing interactive adventure offers authentic foods and entertainment from Central America, South America, Mexico and the Caribbean.

• the groove - an electrifying dance club combining the classical architecture of a once glorious old theater with high-tech chrome and steel to present the next generation in nightclub entertainment. State-of-the-art lighting and visual effects, along with customized audio systems and specialty bars captivate guests as they "shake their groove thing" all night long.

• Specialty Shops - CityWalk hosts a wide variety of exciting and innovative shopping experiences, offering guests today's trendiest merchandise from stone-faced wristwatches to hand-made surfboards.

CityWalk, like all other venues within Universal Orlando, has been built to also serve as a location for the industry filmmakers and television producers.

The Universal Orlando resort destination www.universalorlando.com includes two dramatically distinct adjacent theme parks, the Universal Studios motion picture and television theme park and Islands of Adventure, Oriando's next generation of theme park. Universal Orlando also includes CityWalk, a 30-acre dining, shopping, club and live entertainment venue as well as premier on-site Loews hotels and world-class film and television production facilities.

Universal Orlando is a unit of Universal Studios, a part of CANAL+, the TV and Film division of Vivendi Universal, a new global leader in media and communications.

Questions about CityWalk? Email the Orlando Florida Guide.

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