RefurbishmentApr 21, 2026
The Burger King Whopper Bar permanently closed on April 21, 2026, after roughly 17 years, with its kitchen walled off behind a construction scrim ahead of the Five Guys conversion.
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Restaurant history
the lifetime log- 2026
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UpdateApr 10, 2026
In April 2026 Universal announced the Burger King Whopper Bar would close and be reconcepted as a Five Guys, projected to open later that summer, trading CityWalk's most affordable option for a pricier build-your-own burger menu.
- 2009
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The world's first Burger King Whopper Bar opened at Universal CityWalk in March 2009, a premium open-kitchen concept that let guests customize Whoppers, Double Whoppers, or the new Steakhouse XT from a menu of more than 20 toppings.
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