CityWalk Update: The Demolition Continues (PART 1)

Universal Orlando's CityWalk continues to receive a lot of attention. Today we have a lot to report, as work on the former Endangered Species Store is speeding up, the new Pizzeria continues to take shape, and the new rumored Spanish restaurant also continues to grow in size. Let's start right away, from CityWalk's entrance:

First of all, a new Red Coconut Club billboard was recently added on the side of the AMC Theaters:

It looks good:

Entering CityWalk itself:

The Blue Man Group sign has moved across the street:

If you remember, this was previously located in front of the information booth seen in this photo:

Nearby you can see that the entire facade of the Endangered Species Store is (sadly) gone:

The interior was also completely gutted:

A look at the former shop from another angle:

This was once the entrance of the Endangered Species Store:

From above:

Moving on:

Work on the rumored new pizzeria continues:

Notice the new patio on the second floor:

A closer look at the new patio:

This Starbucks location is rumored to be moving downstairs, in the former location of the Endangered Species Store. This means that this new patio/balcony might be used by another new business (unless plans changed):