You’re making your way into the vibrant night life that is Universal CityWalk, and you’ve got a whole world of festivities ahead of you. Piecing clues together to find your way out of Universal’s Great Movie Escape and putting those vocal skills to the test at CityWalk’s Rising Star. Oh, what fun, right?
This September at Universal CityWalk, reality TV is getting real. “The Traitors: New Blood” premieres Thursday, September 17 at 8 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock. This season, everyday Americans are invited to play the iconic Emmy-winning game of deception — and now, you’re invited to kick off your escape room adventure with a tasty cocktail (or two)! Starting September 12 during the entire season’s run, it’s taking over the bar areas inside Universal’s Great Movie Escape.
“The Voice” is turning 30 — 30 seasons, that is! While the season airs, a themed takeover will make itself at home in CityWalk’s Rising Star beginning September 21.
So, what’s in it for you? Aside from movie-themed escape rooms coupled with Scottish Highland bar decor and a chance to work those vocals like it’s your only shot at fame and fortune, each venue will also feature a selection of themed, limited-time specialty beverages that you definitely need to get a sip of!
Want a quick sneak peek at what’s in store? Here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect this September at Universal CityWalk:
- “The Traitors: New Blood” will feature a themed bar with exclusive, limited-time specialty beverages during the series’ run at Universal’s Great Movie Escape at Universal CityWalk in Orlando.
- Custom beverages and a special “The Voice” themed takeover at CityWalk’s Rising Star will also be available in Orlando during the new season’s run.
“The Traitors: New Blood” Themed Bar Experiences at Universal’s Great Movie Escape
Are you a Faithful…or a Traitor? Find out at the new “The Traitors: New Blood”-themed takeover coming to the bars at Universal’s Great Movie Escape. Can you picture a better way to kick off your escape room ventures than with an exclusive themed cocktail? Here’s the fusion of flavors on the menu:
The Library Beverage Menu
- The Raven
- A dark, fruity cocktail made with scotch whisky, blackberry whiskey, cassis liqueur, lemon juice, and ginger beer garnished with a blackberry and mint bouquet.
- A Murder in Plain Sight
- A sweet, sparkling cocktail made with prosecco, hibiscus syrup, and lemon juice with a lemon peel twist garnish.
- The Castle at Midnight
- A rich, shadowy espresso martini made with vodka, coffee liqueur, chocolate liqueur, espresso, and chocolate bitters garnished with espresso beans.
- The Secret Passage
- A robust, smooth, smoky oak cocktail made with bourbon, agave syrup, orange bitters, and bourbon barrel-aged aromatic bitters with an expressed orange peel garnish.
- The Shield
- A fizzy, flavorful mocktail made with apple juice, lemon juice, hibiscus syrup, smoked saline solution, and club soda with a lemon peel garnish.
The Roundtable Beverage Menu
- The Faithful
- A bright, elegant cocktail made with gin, blue curaçao, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda with a lemon wheel garnish.
- The New Blood
- A refreshingly rich cocktail made with cherry rum, dark rum, cassis liqueur, cherry liqueur, lime juice, hibiscus syrup, and barrel-aged spiced cherry bitters garnished with a mint bouquet, dehydrated lime wheel, and dried hibiscus flower.
- The Traitor
- A smooth yet sharp cocktail made with rye whiskey, a red Italian bitter, lemon juice, grenadine, simple syrup, barrel-aged spiced cherry bitters topped with a cocktail foamer and an expressed orange peel garnish.
- The Dagger
- A vibrant cocktail made with vodka, green chartreuse liqueur, lime, and lychee syrup topped with a cocktail foamer and garnished with a dehydrated lime wheel.
- The Ally
- A bubbling mocktail made with lemon juice, club soda, blue curaçao, and elderflower syrup with a lemon wheel garnish.
On top of tantalizing themed beverages and Scottish castle-esque bar decor, Universal’s Great Movie Escape will also feature two authentic costumes worn by “The Traitors: New Blood” host Alan Cumming, making for a unique, can’t-miss photo opportunity that’s yours to partake in starting September 12.
“The Voice” Themed Takeover at CityWalk’s Rising Star
Are you ready to make it big? Step into CityWalk’s Rising Star karaoke club and revel in “The Voice”-inspired decor. This new experience is joined by two, limited-time specialty cocktails that are undoubtedly a must-have starting September 21:
- The Blind Audition
- A spiced cocktail made with bourbon, lime juice, house-made honey syrup, and lemon-lime soda.
- Chair Turner
- A bittersweet cocktail made with white tequila, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice, and agave syrup.
Don’t miss “The Voice” three-night premiere event starting Monday, September 21 at 8 p.m. on NBC and next day on Peacock.
Are you excited for “The Traitors: New Blood” and “The Voice” themed experiences coming to Universal CityWalk? Tell us all about it in the comments below!
Must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.