The last major overhaul of CityWalk was in 2000 when the shopping district added a second level of restaurants near the movie theater. Hoping to draw big spenders and compete with high-end malls, Universal Studios has announced plans for the first major face-lift of its shopping and dining district in more than 15 years. The rest of the new shops and eateries slated for the CityWalk revamp will come online over the next year. Today, locals and tourists are looking for a central place to congregate with good restaurants and cafes. CityWalk was designed to target tourists interested in souvenirs and quick meals as they walked between the parking garage and the theme park.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 21, 2016 14:19 UTC