New experiences are on the way to Universal Studios Florida, as the Universal UNIVRS and Hello Kitty retail stores close.
The first Universal UNIVRS store launched at Universal Studios Hollywood in September 2022, with a second Universal UNIVRS opening on Hollywood Boulevard inside Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando Resort in late June 2023.
More recently a third Universal UNIVRS store opened in July this year at Universal Studios Japan.
In what is described as a first-of-its-kind fashion store, Universal UNIVRS was developed by Universal Products & Experiences - a new division of Universal Destinations and Experiences, with the aim of dropping new styles in limited quantities seasonally, with products available only at the UNIVRS stores in Hollywood, Orlando, and Japan.
Now just over a year later the Orlando Universal UNIVRS store has been closed, together with the adjacent Hello Kitty Shop.
The closure of both Universal UNIVRS and the Hello Kitty retail stores is thought to be a
permanent move by Universal Orlando Resort although they have not as yet confirmed this.
At the entrances to both locations, guests are met with a sign proclaiming, "Please pardon our dust as we create an exciting new experience."
With the wording on the sign informing guests that an exciting new experience is on the way, it appears to confirm that the two retail spots are indeed closed forever.
It is possible that Universal UNIVRS could be moving to a new spot within Universal Orlando Resort. within Universal CityWalk for example.
Interestingly in Universal Studios Hollywood, a new Hello Kitty Cafe and Sanrio shop is opening on Friday, September 6 at CityWalk, could this be what Universal Orlando hplans to replace the Universal UNIVRS and Hello Kitty retail space with? Only time will tell!
Are you sad by this closure, and what do you think Universal will do with this prime spot in Universal Studios Florida? Let us know in the comments!
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