Epic Universe Preview Center Closes at Universal CityWalk
The move signals a pivot from pre‑opening hype to regular park operations.
Overview
- The CityWalk Preview Center, which closed Monday, will give way to a returning Universal Legacy Store later in April.
- The Legacy Store will focus on throwback gear and photo spots tied to E.T., Jaws, Back to the Future, and Classic Universal Monsters.
- The Burger King Whopper Bar shuts on April 21, with Five Guys set to take over the location in summer 2026.
- Category 10 by Luke Combs targets a summer 2026 groundbreaking and a 2027 opening for a new three‑story waterfront music venue at CityWalk.
- Epic Universe continues its first‑year run as Universal works on capacity, ride uptime, and crowd flow, and the company says nearby land clearing is routine maintenance.