100% Universal newbie around here !

[disneyred]

hi there . i have done some quick surfing on universal and related topics...
i know there is a citywalk ??
basically there are 6 of us close to universal ... we will not attend the parks (due to budget and time , we only have around 5hrs)...
is there a place to park and just look around , WITHOUT going into the parks ?? does it make sense to even consider this ?
is there like a boardwalk type place....is it worth it to see its surroundings??

thanks for all the expert help here !

 

[heatherwillmom]

We think of City Walk as like Downtown Disney. We walk around, shop & eat. You can see some of the parks from there. There are boats that go to the resorts if you want to take a boat just to look around. We usually spend time there after the parks

 

[disneyred]

thanks for the info !.. is there a preferred place to park, any tips?? coming by car ??
I assume there is no free parking ???

 

[Metro West]

hi there . i have done some quick surfing on universal and related topics...
i know there is a citywalk ??
basically there are 6 of us close to universal ... we will not attend the parks (due to budget and time , we only have around 5hrs)...
is there a place to park and just look around , WITHOUT going into the parks ?? does it make sense to even consider this ?
is there like a boardwalk type place....is it worth it to see its surroundings??

thanks for all the expert help here !

You can park in the garage ($15.00/day) and explore the onsite hotels as well as CityWalk for several hours. There is no free parking.

 

[mesaboy2]

I believe after 6p the parking in the garages drops to $3. Something to consider if you're all adults and looking for the nightlife at City Walk.

 

[disneyred]

we are also looking for great ice cream in the area (big kids at heart!)

any suggestions .........

also how about great places to eat that wont eat the budget !!!

 

[macraven]

go here:


http://www.universalorlando.com/OverviewPages/Nightlife/citywalk_nightlife_overview.aspx

 

[heatherwillmom]

There are a lot of great places to eat in CIty Walk. We love Bubba Gumps & Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. In IOA, we like Mythos. In Universal, we like Monster Cafe & Finnigans.

 

[admjax]

The parking garage next to Citywalk typically reduces the parking fees after 8pm. Here's a link to all of those restaurants universalorlando.com/OverviewPages/Nightlife/citywalk_nightlife_overview.aspx

You must try Margaritaville if you have not done so.