Universal Music Plaza Stage

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.[1]

Universal Music Plaza Stage
The Green Part
Address23 Plaza of the Stars
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL 32819
LocationProduction Central
Coordinates28°28′31.72″N 81°28′7.89″W
OwnerUniversal Studios Florida
OperatorUniversal Parks & Resorts
TypeAmphitheater
Genre(s)Music, concerts
Seating typeStanding room only
Capacity8,000
SurfaceGrass and concrete
Screens2 LED screens
OpenedFebruary 21, 2009 (2009-02-21)

About

In 2008, Universal Parks & Resorts 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 roller coaster and a music venue. Officially named the Universal Music Plaza Stage in January 2009, the venue is modeled after the historic Hollywood Bowl.[2] The amphitheater is standing room only with an estimated capacity of up to 8,000 spectators. The venue opened on February 21, 2009[3] with a concert by Ne-Yo. It is the park's main music venue for live performances and hosts the park's various festivals including Mardi Gras, Rock the Universe, Grad Bash, Universal Studios Summer Concert Series[4] and Holiday Cheer You Can Only Hear.[5]

Notable events

Heavily-attended Mardi Gras concerts

As part of Mardi Gras season, select dates feature a headlining act at the venue, some of which are heavily-attended.

References
  1. Bevil, Dewayne (February 14, 2012). "Orlando theme parks fill winter lull with concert series". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
  2. "Universal Studios Florida - Previews of Coming Attractions". Archived from the original on February 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
  3. Dewayne Bevil (2009-02-25). "New stage highlights Universal's Mardi Gras celebration". The Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on 2009-04-14. Retrieved 2009-03-04.
  4. Fry, Paige (September 19, 2013). "UNIVERSAL PRESENTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES". Seminole Newspaper. Seminole High School. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
  5. "Holiday Cheer You Can Only Hear At Universal Orlando Resort" (Press release). Orlando, Florida: PRWeb. November 27, 2008. Retrieved November 28, 2013.
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