The Universal Orlando Store offers guests the opportunity to purchase Universal keepsakes at the new store location inside Festival Bay Mall.  The store's merchandise ranges from trendy apparel to one-of-a-kind toys featurning some of the most popular Universal characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and the Cat in the Hat.  The new 6,000-square-foot location near The Putting Edge will offer shoppers great deals on an assortment of merchandise that is suitable for guests of all ages.

 

Jones New York Outlet offers impeccably designed clothing & accessories that define a woman’s wardrobe and timeless, sophisticated designs that make women feel confident and powerful. This 9,600-square-foot store is located next to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and offers styles that can go from poolside to playground, from weekend at the shore to a weekday off. Rich fabrics, consistent fir and beautiful details make Jones New York Outlet a woman’s first choice day, evening and special moments in between.

 

In its more than 40-year history, the Kasper brand has become synonymous with quality and fit for professional women. The brand has a broad audience and a strong consumer following, due largely to its consistent and complimentary fit, high quality fabrics, and a design philosophy that interprets fashion trends in an understandable, wearable way. This 3,500-square-foot is located across from Fuddruckers and offers effortless two and three piece suits, career separates, dresses and wardrobe essentials.

 

Beloved by women around the world, offering not just footwear, but handbags, sportswear, eyewear, sunglasses, legwear, outerwear, jewelry, belts and hats. The 7,500-square-foot store located across from Ron Jon Surf Shop offers Festival Bay Mall shoppers the “must-have” looks as seen on the runways. Nine West Outlet is recognized as a total lifestyle brand offering runway looks interpreted into real life fashion.

 

United World Soccer, “The WORLD’S GREATEST SOCCER STORE”, opened in July at Festival Bay Mall. Shoppers enjoy an unparalleled soccer shopping experience in the new store next to Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. United World Soccer has filled its nearly 3,000 square-foot store with apparel, shoes and equipment from the world’s leading soccer brands including Adidas, Nike, and Puma among others. They will already be expanding their store in 2007. The store’s staff has years of playing experience and equipment knowledge as well as unmatched customer service. Shoppers can able to enjoy a game on the giant screen in the store!

 

Outdoor sports enthusiasts have yet another reason to visit Festival Bay Mall. XLR8, a new retail store featuring clothing and accessories for extreme sports has joined the mall's line-up as one of the premiere youth-oriented stores in the market. XLR8 features clothing and accessories for sports extremists and carries everything from shirts and backpacks to videos and rash guards. The clothing is customized to maintain style, comfort and enhance performance. With a focus specifically on motor sports, motor cross, BMX, surfboarding and wakeboarding, XLR8 has items for virtually all terrain sports. The 2,200 square-foot is located next to Book Warehouse near the Cinemark 20 Theatres wing.

 

 

Bergamo’s Italian Restaurant is slated to be opened by April 1st. The restaurant, currently located in the Mercado Shopping Center will feature a magical combination of excellent cuisine and musical entertainment. The finest pasta, seafood, veal and certified Angus steaks are served up by the most talented singing waiters anywhere. Nightly entertainment will feature favorites from Broadway musical theatre, Grand Opera, and Neapolitan folk songs performed by talented musical staff. The restaurant will also offer the largest selection of Italian wines in Florida and has been the proud recipient of numerous awards from Wine Spectator Magazine.

 

Cricketers Arms English Pub & Eatery is slated to be open mid-May. The restaurant, currently in the Mercado Shopping Center, has long been Orlando’s premier authentic English Pub for both locals and those who visit Orlando. Visitors to the restaurant will experience live European sports on TVs throughout the restaurant, an authentic English menu, a wide assortment of beers, lagers, and ales, and some of the most popular live Orlando bands.

 

New York Deli will be located in between Book Warehouse and Cinemark 20 Theatres and will serve deli style sandwiches, soups, salads and much more.

 

Sandella’s Café will offer wraps, Panini sandwiches, drinks and much more at its restaurant location near Center Court.

 

The highly anticipated Ron Jon Surfpark has recently completed its Research & Design Phase in the Training Pool (3-4 foot waves, 30-35 yard rides) with four consecutive days of successful wave tests. During these tests, great waves have been produced! The technology team is now focused on implementation of the Training Pool systems for everyday use. Once these systems have been installed, construction of the Pro Pool (4-8 foot waves, 70-100 yard rides) and the remaining features of the park will begin. As soon as the Pro Pool ground-breaking takes place, the Ron Jon Surfpark opening date will be announced. The 100,000 square-foot park has been designed specifically for surfing, body boarding and surfing lifestyle enthusiasts. It includes three surf pools to accommodate all levels of surfers and body boarders – from beginners to professionals. The pools’ unique, patented technology will allow wave configurations suitable for all riders, with wave offerings covering everything from perfectly peeling three-footers for the “groms,” up to overhead barrels for the pros. The Surfpark will be supported by a professionally staffed surf school offering group and private lessons to all age groups and skill levels.

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