Hard Rock Cafe
(407) 351-7625
6050 Universal Blvd.
Orlando,
FL
32819
28.4757
-81.4627
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Florida Center
Last updated 3.31.09
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The Scene
The facility boasts stadium seating, 10-feet-high video walls and 124 ear-numbing speakers. Those same speakers provide hi-fidelity sound, not just overwhelming volume. The sheer size of the facility may feel a bit intimidating at first, but the well-trained staff will efficiently direct you to your destination. Just about all seats in the venue's three-level, opera house-style layout provide a panoramic stage view. The first two levels are for general admission ticket holders, the third is the plush VIP section (with luxurious faux-leather seats).
The Draw
Don't miss the infamous "Lennon" room, located just behind the VIP area. The room, decorated with tastefully matched white furniture that belonged to the late Beatle (along with walls of memorabilia), feels quite removed from the music events taking place a few hundred feet away.
User Reviews
Anonymous
October 05, 2008
This is definitely a fun place to go. The food is above average. It is somewhat of a hassle to get to. You have to walk about one-half mile after you park you car unless you valet park which winds up costing about $20 by the time you tip. If you valet park, you still have to walk about on-quarter mile. My biggest criticism about the valet parking at Universal is that if you are handicapped, they do not give you any price reduction. If you are a war hero in a wheel chair, they still charge the same.
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SFTripper
June 08, 2008
I am a very regular guest at this establishment. The staff are extraordinarily courteous, always a smile or a wave--and not just from the bartenders. The security, the box office, the bar backs, the ushers (when appropriate) are all terrific! They book top notch entertainment. I've seen everyone from KoRn to Tom Jones in this venue, and have never been disappointed by the talent. The in-house production (sound and lighting) are world-class and the facility is acoustically brilliant. (For those who really care, there are a few "sweet spots" and they are NOT near the soundboard! Walk around a bit, look at the curve of the walls, and you'll figure them out.) The bathrooms are spotless and attended, drink prices are on par with this sort of venue, and the snack bar (pizza, burgers, hot dogs, pretzels, etc.) is usually open, although they do sometimes run out of food, so order early. Unfortunately the menu from the Hard Rock restaurant isn't available in the live music venue--even in a limited capacity.) In general the facility is very, very clean--it's by far the cleanest live music facility in Central Florida, and one of the top five cleanest that I've been in out of the hundreds I've visited all over North America. The only major disadvantage to this facility it's location. Because it's on the Universal Studios property, it is a very, very long walk from the parking deck to the venue. It can be up to about a mile depending on where you can find a parking space. Also if you want to arrive before 6:00 pm so you can have dinner someplace before the show, you've got to pay $12 to park. Same thing with seeing a show on an evening that Universal is running a special event. Unfortunately the security and attraction folks employed by Universal aren't nearly as congenial as those at Hard Rock Live. (Location and it's associated pluses and minuses is where the competing House of Blues has it hands down over Hard Rock Live.)
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March 12, 2008
This hard rock cafe is inside universals city walk. Great rock stuff everywhere. they also have attached to it a small theater where they have concerts..i think it is the biggest hard rock there is..Great place..
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The Extras:
Bands occasionally do autograph signing and Q&A sessions at this venue.
Category:
Restaurants, Halls & Auditoriums
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
