Joey Fatone’s Fat One’s Universal CityWalk Orlando opening details are here, plus what to know about Five Guys arriving at CityWalk soon. Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice will officially open at Universal CityWalk Orlando on Saturday, Sept. 19, with founder and *NSYNC member Joey Fatone welcoming its first guests. The former *NSYNC star has been teasing the arrival for weeks, and after months of construction walls and Instagram breadcrumbs, CityWalk guests finally have a date to circle on the calendar.

UPDATE: We have a complete menu now!

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From Food Truck to CityWalk Storefront

Fat One’s is the brainchild of Joey Fatone and his longtime manager, Joe Mulvihill. The concept started small, first as a brick-and-mortar stand at The Florida Mall in 2016, then as a Central Florida food truck beginning in 2018. Fatone, a New York native who moved to the Orlando area as a teenager and attended Dr. Phillips High School, actually got his start as a performer at Universal Studios Florida long before *NSYNC made him a household name, which makes the CityWalk location something of a homecoming.

Universal Orlando Resort first announced the concept back in May, confirming that Fat One’s would take over the longtime home of Hot Dog Hall of Fame, which closed in July after operating at CityWalk since 2014. The new restaurant is described as serving “creative, flavor-packed hot dogs, Italian ices, and more.”

What Took So Long?

Fatone gave fans a real-time countdown on Instagram in early September, sharing construction photos of the space with its new red, white, and black star graphics and signage already installed. In the comments, Fatone said the opening “definitely is this month,” that his team was finalizing the date, and that he expected the grand opening to land on a weekend, with a formal announcement coming soon. That announcement is now here: the date is September 19.

What’s on the Fat One’s Universal CityWalk Menu?

Universal Orlando Resort hasn’t officially released a full menu yet. Still, Universal did release these statements about the menu:

Fat One’s will serve up a “must-eat” menu that includes a selection of nine gourmet hot dogs piled high with creative toppings, such as The Fat One (footlong hot dog topped with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, pop fries, and chives on a soft bun), The Brazilian (grilled linguica sausage with onion sauce, jalapeño veganaise, cotija, Calabrian honey, red peppers, cilantro, and potato sticks on a brioche bun) and the Dirty K-Pop Dog (Korean-inspired hot dog with kimchi slaw, spicy gochujang mayo, scallions, crispy onions, and black sesame on a brioche bun). Diners can also enjoy authentic Italian ices in a variety of flavors and specialty beers – giving guests another bold and delicious option to enjoy at the destination.

UPDATE: Full Fat One’s Universal CityWalk Menu Posted on September 15:

SIGNATURE DOGS

• THE FAT ONE — 15.99
  • footlong hot dog piled high with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, Cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, fries, soft bun
• THE BRAZILIAN — 14.99
  • grilled linguica sausage, onion sauce, jalapeño vegan mayo, Cotija, Calabrian honey, red peppers, cilantro, potato sticks, brioche bun
• THE ANGELO — 10.49
  • tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, olive tapenade, feta, fresh dill, brioche bun
• DIRTY K-POP DOG — 10.49
  • Korean-inspired hot dog with kimchi slaw, spicy gochujang mayo, scallions, crispy onions, black sesame, brioche bun
• TO-NY — 10.49
  • sauerkraut, red onion sauce, signature mustard, brioche bun
• EL FONSI — 13.99
  • ham, turkey, Swiss, sofrito, onion jam, mayo-ketchup, potato sticks, brioche bun
• THE CUBANO — 13.99
  • ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, dill pickles, brioche bun
• JOHNNY’S PIZZA — 12.49
  • Neapolitan tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan-parsley butter, brioche bun
• THE VEGAN — 13.99
  • vegan hot dog, red onion sauce, signature mustard, relish, bun

LOADED POP FRIES

• CHEESE-CHILI-CHIVES — 7.49
• CHEESE-BACON-RANCH-CHIVES — 7.49

• ITALIAN ICE
  • Flavors: Lemon, Mango, Cotton Candy, Cherry, Tropical, Blue Raspberry
  • Sizes & Prices:
    • Regular — 6.79
    • Small — 5.79
  • ITALIAN ICE WITH ALCOHOL — 13.79
• DRAFT BEER
  • Lager — 13.75
  • IPA — 13.75
  • Amber — 13.75
  • Modelo — 12.75
  • Michelob Ultra — 11.75
  • Blue Moon — 12.75
• CANNED
  • High Noon — 13.25
  • Surfside — 12.00
• DRINKS
  • Coca-Cola / Diet Coke / Coke / Sprite / Barq’s / Minute Maid Lemonade — 4.79
  • Bottled Water — 6.00
  • Powerade — 5.50

(Note: Must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol | One drink per guest, per ID)

Fat One’s Universal CityWalk Opening Day and Toothsome

To celebrate the venue’s official opening, Joey Fatone and Joe Mulvihill will make a special appearance at Fat One’s to welcome its first guests on September 19. The first 100 guests will receive a wristband for one free hot dog served by Joey Fatone, who will stick around for a limited time for photos. Those interested in attending are encouraged to arrive at Fat One’s at 10:00 a.m. Please note that space is limited and only available on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition to the official debut of Fat One’s, guests visiting Universal CityWalk on September 19 can also celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a chocolate display featuring Penelope and Jacques, an interactive chocolate dipping station, an education on chocolate origins, and a special Toothsome 10 YearAnniversary Milkshake that is available for purchase. For information about Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.

Five Guys Is Still Coming, Too

Fat One’s isn’t the only new bite headed to Universal CityWalk Orlando. Back in April, Universal announced that Five Guys is on its way to CityWalk, taking over the second-floor space long occupied by the Burger King Whopper Bar, which closed for good on April 21 after opening as the world’s first Whopper Bar location back in 2009. The burger chain was originally billed for a “later this summer” debut alongside the returning Universal Legacy Store, which reopened April 24.

Summer is almost over without a Five Guys grand opening, but signage and buildout at the location suggest the wait is nearly over. An official date hasn’t been confirmed as of this writing, so consider this your heads up that the mountain of fries is coming soon.

The Bigger Universal CityWalk Orlando Picture

Fat One’s and Five Guys are just two pieces of a larger refresh happening at CityWalk this year. Along with the returning Legacy Store, Universal has also confirmed Luke Combs’ Category 10 entertainment venue for the district, expected to open in 2027. Between the celebrity-owned hot dog stand, a beloved burger chain, and a country music mega-star’s live venue, CityWalk’s dining and entertainment lineup is looking noticeably different from what it did a year ago.

For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!

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