CityWalk Orlando Updates & Changes General Thread

[tankart150]

Why is there no barcade/arcade at Citywalk? It’s a big business now.

 

[Alicia]

I think Universal runs Voodoo, but not sure how that works exactly. I assume it's like Universal is the franchise owner of this store, sending some of the money to the parent company or something. But I do remember someone saying Uni runs this location for what it's worth.

 

[tankart150]

Was debated and rejected when CityWalk opened. Now that CW even less of a PI clone, don't see it happening.

Also space too small for any sort of performance/entertainment aspect to a potential bar.

What happened to Gameworks Orlando?

 

[TheCodeMan95]

I think Universal runs Voodoo, but not sure how that works exactly. I assume it's like Universal is the franchise owner of this store, sending some of the money to the parent company or something. But I do remember someone saying Uni runs this location for what it's worth.

So Piq is exclusively run by an outside party?

 

[GadgetGuru]

What happened to Gameworks Orlando?

The whole chain is almost gone sadly. I think Seattle and Vegas are the only two remaining.

I really miss the Michigan location. Mainstay of my childhood.

 

[Alicia]

So Piq is exclusively run by an outside party?

I don't know. But I think they also run a cart or two around CityWalk selling socks and stuff you can find inside PiQ, but outside.

 

[shiekra38]

I think Universal runs Voodoo, but not sure how that works exactly. I assume it's like Universal is the franchise owner of this store, sending some of the money to the parent company or something. But I do remember someone saying Uni runs this location for what it's worth.

This would actually be a better option for both parties rather than renting out space to a tennant.

 

[Imperius]

I feel like yes PiQ is always busy on the inside, but do people actually buy anything? I look around the store a lot, but don’t buy anything since it’s just stuff I can find elsewhere for cheaper.

 

[Alicia]

I feel like yes PiQ is always busy on the inside, but do people actually buy anything? I look around the store a lot, but don’t buy anything since it’s just stuff I can find elsewhere for cheaper.

I’ve actually purchased things there, but despite being full of people, I’ve never once had to wait in line at the register.

 

[TheCodeMan95]

PiQ restaurant incoming.

 

[shiekra38]

I would love to see Universal do something like a Film Vault bar with memorabilia from different films

 

[GAcoaster]

Most retail operations (malls, shopping centers) charge tenants rent plus a percentage of sales. I would guess Universal has a similar setup with any lessees in CityWalk. This arrangement gives the business and the landlord incentive to drive sales and traffic.

 

[Viator]

From Jay, half of the Billabong store closes on the 15th.

 

[Brian G.]

Island Clothing also upped the discount on all items. Some are now between 50-70% off.

 

[Ridgepole]

Any reports on Eve at City Walk? Have considered attending despite the Christmas crowd.

 

[Ridgepole]

Guess not. No insider info.

 

[Alicia]

Any reports on Eve at City Walk? Have considered attending despite the Christmas crowd.

Guess not. No insider info.

Isn’t EVE a New Year’s eve party, only happens night of Dec 31st. Not sure what you’re asking about.

 

[Ridgepole]

That would be it. Is there another?

 

[Alicia]

That would be it. Is there another?

What about it?

 

[shiekra38]

Any reports on Eve at City Walk? Have considered attending despite the Christmas crowd.

Clothing is 50-70% off, that's all I know about it