Location Production Central Genre(s) Music, concerts Opened 21 February 2009 Capacity 8,000 Owner Universal Studios Florida | Type Amphitheater Seating type Standing room only Park Universal Studios Florida Theme Hollywood Bowl | |
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Address 23 Plaza of the Stars
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL 32819 Operator Universal Parks & Resorts Similar Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse, Fear Factor Live, Curious George Goes to T, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Men in Black: Alien Atta | ||
The Universal Music Plaza Stage is an outdoor amphitheater located in Orlando, Florida. The venue based within the Universal Studios Florida, in the Production Central section of the park. The music venue opened in February 2009, replacing the former attraction, The Boneyard. It hosts 15-20 concerts per season. The amphitheater can hold 8,000 spectators.
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In 2008, Universal Studios Theme Parks confirmed the closure of the outdoor museum, The Boneyard. The attraction closed September 2008, although demolition began July 2008. Following the closure, the park announced two new attractions, debuting in 2009. The first being the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and a music venue. Officially titled the "Universal Music Plaza Stage" in January 2009, the venue is modeled after the historic Hollywood Bowl. The amphitheater is standing room only with an estimated capacity of 1,000+. The venue opened on February 21, 2009 with a concert by Ne-Yo. It is the park's main music venue for live performances. It hosts the park's various festivals including: "Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Florida", "Rock the Universe", "Grad Bash", "Universal Studios Summer Concert Series" and the "Holiday Cheer You Can Only Hear".