Close Menu
Inside Universal
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Threads
    Monday, June 16
    Trending
    • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey refurbishment set for November 2025 at Islands of Adventure
    • Skull Island: Reign of Kong refurbishment set for August 2025 at Islands of Adventure
    • Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall closes for brief refurbishment at Islands of Adventure
    • What’s Happening at the Universal Parks – Week of June 16, 2025
    Inside Universal
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Threads
    • Home
    • News
      • Hollywood
        • Photo Updates
        • CityWalk Hollywood
        • Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood
        • Events
      • Orlando
        • Photo Updates
        • Universal Studios Florida
        • Islands of Adventure
        • Epic Universe
        • Universal’s Volcano Bay
        • CityWalk Orlando
        • Universal Resorts
        • Halloween Horror Nights – Orlando
        • Events
      • Japan
        • Photo Updates
        • Events
      • Singapore
      • Beijing
      • Other Universal Destinations
      • Outside Universal
        • Walt Disney World
        • SeaWorld Orlando
        • Around Orlando
        • Disneyland Resort
        • Knott’s Berry Farm
        • Around California
    • Forums
    • Inside Universal Podcast
    • Features
    • Merchandise
    Inside Universal
    Home»Universal Studios Hollywood»Photo Updates»Photo Update: September 21, 2020 – CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood

    Photo Update: September 21, 2020 – CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood

    September 21, 2020 Photo Updates By Sydney Newman
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Reddit Copy Link

    We’re back with September’s photo update around CityWalk Hollywood! This month, we take a look at progress on the multiple projects taking place throughout CityWalk as the theme park remains closed without any confirmed reopening date.

    Let’s get started!

    Park Update Index

    » Howl at the Moon
    » NBC Sports Grill & Brew
    » Toothsome Chocolate Emporium
    » CityFood
    » Production Central & Universal Studio Store
    » Reopenings
    » A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That


    Howl at the Moon

    The former location of Howl at the Moon still remains vacant, with no sign of any future replacement for the time being.


    NBC Sports Grill & Brew

    Construction appears to have wrapped up on both the inside and outside of NBC Sports Grill & Brew. The front and side patios look mostly complete, as well as the interior of the restaurant itself. While the TV monitors are no longer playing loops of sports clips outside, the massive big screen on the front of the building in addition to all of the monitors inside continues to run as usual. The front patio area is currently being used as overflow seating for the ever-popular Antojitos just across the walkway while NBC Sports Grill & Brew awaits the announcement of its opening date.


    Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

    Work remains paused on the transformation of the Hard Rock Café into Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. No changes have occurred since our last update, with the exception of the addition of a few benches around the new planter just outside of the building.


    CityFood

    Construction continues on the transformation of Smashburger into The Habit Burger Grill on the upper level of CityWalk.

    Though no official announcement has been made as of this update, according to the CityWalk directory, it appears that Firehouse Subs will be replacing Subway.

    Since it has recently been updated to include Production Central, Firehouse Subs, The Habit Burger Grill, and more, we have included some additional photos of the CityWalk directory below.


    Production Central & Universal Studio Store

    A new Despicable Me unicorn mask has arrived at both Production Central and the Unversal Studio Store.

    Since we did not notice many brand-new merchandise items during our last visit, we thought we would highlight some of the somewhat newer park-specific merchandise that has made its way to Production Central and the Universal Studio Store in CityWalk.


    Reopenings

    Many venues have reopened since our most recent update: Billabong, Havaianas, Sparky’s Mini Donuts and Chocolates, The Crêpe Café, Ben & Jerry’s, and Cinnabon are now open for regular operations.


    A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

    LudoBird has permanently closed, particularly evident by the removal of all of the outdoor restaurant’s signage. As of this update, there has been no announcement of its future replacement.

    Pressed penny machines printing designs from popular franchises featured in the theme park have made their way to CityWalk, scattered about the length of the premises.

    The front entrance plaza to Universal Studios Hollywood was completely blocked off during our visit for a private event.

    For any who may be curious about crowd levels at CityWalk, we have found that it is quietest at opening on weekdays, though is often extremely busy on Saturday afternoons and evenings in particular. Below are some photos of a mostly empty CityWalk during our most recent visit:


    From all of us at Inside Universal, we hope you are doing well and staying safe. Thank you for following our continuing coverage of Universal Parks and Resorts.

    CityWalk Hollywood Firehouse Subs NBC Sports Grill & Brew Photo Update The Habit Grill Toothsome Chocolate Emporium Universal Studios Hollywood
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleREVIEW: Halloween Seasonal Event Testing Weekend at Universal Orlando
    Next Article The Inside Universal Podcast: A Halloween Testing Review
    Sydney Newman

    Related Posts

    Features

    What’s Happening at the Universal Parks – Week of June 16, 2025

    June 16, 2025
    Halloween Horror Nights - Hollywood

    Jason Universe coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025

    June 13, 2025
    Universal Studios Hollywood

    Universal Studios Hollywood reveals ride vehicles for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster; opening 2026

    June 12, 2025
    LATEST POSTS

    Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey refurbishment set for November 2025 at Islands of Adventure

    June 16, 2025

    Skull Island: Reign of Kong refurbishment set for August 2025 at Islands of Adventure

    June 16, 2025

    Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall closes for brief refurbishment at Islands of Adventure

    June 16, 2025

    What’s Happening at the Universal Parks – Week of June 16, 2025

    June 16, 2025

    Jason Universe coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2025

    June 13, 2025
    About Inside Universal

    Inside Universal is a website dedicated to covering Universal Parks & Resorts, specifically Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando. Our team of editors is committed to providing fact-based, non-sensationalist content that educates and informs our readers while still focused on having fun.

    Inside Universal aims to maintain a rational perspective, allowing us to offer commentary, news, and analysis about Universal Parks. Our mission is to provide you, the reader, with accurate and in-depth reporting to the best of our ability. This is our goal - nothing more, nothing less.

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Threads
    JOIN THE DISCUSSION ON OUR FORUMS
    If you’re looking to have your Universal-related question answered, or if you’d simply like to chat about the park’s future developments, Inside Universal's forums is the Internet’s leading unofficial forum dedicated to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando. MEI Travel
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Threads
    • About Us
    • Masthead
    • Contact
    • Legal
    • Privacy Policy
    © 2025 All Rights Reserved - Inside Universal is not affiliated with Comcast, NBCUniversal, Universal Parks & Resorts, or Universal Destinations & Experiences. You may not copy, redistribute, publish, sell, or otherwise make the original contents of this website available to third parties unless you have received prior authorization from Inside Universal.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
    Privacy & Cookies Policy

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
    Non-necessary
    Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
    SAVE & ACCEPT