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# Universal Orlando Update: Fat One’s Opens Today as CityWalk Adds Five Guys
- URL: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/orlando-universal-update-2026-09-19/
- Published: 2026-09-19T11:36:17.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-19T11:36:17.000Z
- Description: Fat One’s opens today at Universal CityWalk as Five Guys joins the dining lineup, while Toothsome marks 10 years and Halloween Horror Nights shapes Saturday’s park strategy. Here’s what visitors should know.
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Universal Orlando, Florida, Theme Parks

**ORLANDO, Fla. —** Universal Orlando’s most useful Saturday update starts outside the park gates: a new quick-service counter opens today at CityWalk, another national restaurant is on the way, and two separately planned evening events will shape how visitors use the resort.

## Fat One’s opens today, with Five Guys coming next

[Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice opens Saturday, Sept. 19](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/fat-ones-hot-dogs-italian-ice-and-five-guys-burgers-fries-coming-to-universal-citywalk/?ref=theamericanquorum.com), on CityWalk’s upper level across from Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food. The new counter serves all-beef hot dogs and Italian ice, giving visitors another fast meal or snack option before entering the parks or heading into an evening event.

The same [official Universal announcement](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/fat-ones-hot-dogs-italian-ice-and-five-guys-burgers-fries-coming-to-universal-citywalk/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) says Five Guys Burgers & Fries is “coming soon” to the upper level across from Bread Box Handcrafted Sandwiches. Universal has not attached an opening date, so visitors should treat it as a developing CityWalk addition rather than a same-day option. The location is expected to serve the chain’s burgers, fries, shakes and breakfast sandwiches.

## Toothsome’s 10th-anniversary event runs this afternoon

Also at CityWalk, [The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen holds its anniversary celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. today](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/news/celebrate-the-10-year-anniversary-of-the-toothsome-chocolate-emporium-savory-feast-kitchen-at-universal-citywalk/?ref=theamericanquorum.com). Universal’s event outline includes appearances by Penelope and Jacques, a chocolate-dipping station, a Chocolate Origins showcase, a photo booth and an engraved chocolate coin.

The restaurant’s 10th-anniversary menu continues through Sept. 30, while the restaurant’s formal anniversary falls on Sept. 22\. That gives visitors who miss today’s three-hour program additional time for the limited menu, but not for every activity scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

## Halloween Horror Nights changes the evening plan

Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Florida tonight as a separately ticketed event. Universal’s [official HHN page](https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn/en/us?ref=theamericanquorum.com) is the place to confirm current ticket availability and operating information before leaving for the resort.

Visitors combining a daytime park visit with HHN should pay close attention to admission requirements. Universal’s [official planning guide](https://blog.discoveruniversal.com/events/guide-to-halloween-horror-nights/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) says Stay & Scream requires valid daytime admission and valid HHN admission; qualifying guests can wait inside designated areas and begin experiencing select houses from 2 p.m. The guide also recommends starting with houses toward the back of the park, checking the Universal Orlando app for showtimes, and remembering that the HHN Tribute Store is available during regular daytime hours.

Some attractions remain open during HHN, but the night is built around haunted houses, scare zones and entertainment. A guest whose priority is regular rides may get more value from using the daytime hours efficiently and reserving the evening for the event.

## What to know before you go

Check the [**TAQ Florida park wait-times dashboard**](https://parks.theamericanquorum.com/?state=FL&ref=theamericanquorum.com) before committing to an order of operations. Readers can select Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe or Volcano Bay individually for a shorter near-real-time view of posted attraction waits. During HHN, choose the dedicated **“Universal Studios — HHN”** selector for near-real-time posted haunted-house waits.

For broader regional planning, see TAQ’s [Florida Theme Parks hub](https://www.theamericanquorum.com/florida-theme-parks/). The American Quorum is independent and is not affiliated with Universal Orlando Resort.