Universal Orlando Resort has announced some upcoming changes to its CityWalk shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. The latest changes are the announcement that Five Guys is replacing the Burger King Whopper Bar soon, and that the Universal Legacy Store will return with exclusive retro merchandise. Universal also highlighted the previously announced Luke Combs’ Category 10 venue coming in 2027. Here’s the latest.
Changes Coming to Universal CityWalk, Epic Universe Preview Center Closing
Universal Orlando Resort calls CityWalk the Epicenter of Awesome, noting that the entertainment complex features delicious dining and shopping, right at the doorsteps of two of Universal’s theme parks.
FIVE GUYS COMING SOON
Popular fast casual burger joint, Five Guys, is bringing its fresh, made-to-order burgers and fries to Universal CityWalk later this summer. This new addition will take over the existing Burger King Whopper Bar location, which will close effective April 21.
UNIVERSAL LEGACY STORE
The beloved Universal Legacy Store is set to return in late April with exclusive retro merchandise and photo opportunities inspired by iconic Universal Studios Florida attractions and films from Universal Pictures including E.T., Jaws, Back to the Future and Universal Monsters.
EPIC UNIVERSE PREVIEW CENTER CLOSING
The Universal Legacy Store will take the place of the Universal Epic Universe Preview Center, which will close effective April 13 to make way for the new experience.
LUKE COMBS’ CATEGORY 10
Country music star Luke Combs and Opry Entertainment Group are set to bring the popular entertainment venue to a brand-new waterfront location where guests can enjoy live music, food and spirits, and more in 2027.
“I have a line in my song ‘1, 2 Many,’ ‘there’s no stopping me once I get goin’. Well, I guess you can say the same about Cat 10 now,” said Luke Combs. “I know Orlando is a worldwide destination spot, so I’m super pumped and humbled that we’re getting to open a location there. My wife is from Florida, so we’re both super excited about this. I am glad to be bringing our brand of first-class service and awesome tunes to the Sunshine State.”
The Orlando venue, targeted to open in late 2027, is the third location for the Category 10 brand, joining the flagship Category 10 in Nashville, Tennessee (opened in 2024) and a recently announced Las Vegas location (debuting fall 2026). Opry Entertainment Group also owns and operates Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, a restaurant, bar and live music venue located in Orlando.
“Country music is reaching more people nationally and internationally than ever before, driven in large part by superstars like Luke Combs,” said Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of OEG parent company Ryman Hospitality Properties. “With Orlando welcoming millions of visitors from around the globe each year, expanding the Category 10 footprint into this world-class entertainment destination allows us to introduce visitors to an authentic country music experience inspired by Luke’s Carolina roots.”
The Category 10 brand pays tribute to Combs’ 8x platinum debut No. 1 hit, “Hurricane.” The approximately 33,000 square-foot, three-story Orlando location will include experiential areas influenced by Combs’ music and passions.
OEG is set to break ground on the brand-new Category 10 Orlando location in summer 2026 and more details on the project will be revealed over time.
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