From America's most famous music label comes a chart-topping medley of great food, authentic memorabilia and live entertainment: the Motown™ Cafe Orlando.

Step inside the Cafe and you’ll feel like you’re entering the legendary Berry Gordy’s recording studio. Spinning over your head is the world’s largest record: a 28-foot version of the Jackson 5’s hit single "ABC."

Chill out with a drink in the Big Chill Lounge, Orlando’s coolest hot spot offering specialty drinks and top shelf liquor, finger foods and desserts in a retro lounge atmosphere. The lounge includes an outside patio dining area for up to 45 people and boasts one of the most dramatic and spectacular views in all of UNIVERSAL Orlando.

Walking through this tribute to the Motor City Sound you’ll encounter life-like hand painted statues of The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson 5. Follow the Motown Timeline featuring historical items tracing the label’s past from the ‘50s to the present. Climb the Stairway of Success, leading to the Promenade dining area, which literally takes you up a ladder of gold records achieved by Motown artists. Browse through two “Shop Around Shops” jam-packed with unique Motown memorabilia, novelty items and much more.

You’ll explore the proud history of Motown through an incredible collection of memorabilia from gold records to authentic costumes, including:

The Supremes’ light blue silk skirts and blouses with handmade silk flowers designed for their first Copacabana performance in 1965.

Handwritten lyrics to ”For Once In My Life.” “Touch Me In The Morning” and “Yester You, Yester Me, Yester Day.”

Martha & The Vandellas “Mod look” costumes designed as traffic signs in red, black and white vinyl with coordinated custom boots, circa 1968.

An actual telegraph The Beatles sent the Motortown Revue Tour signed by John, Paul, George and Ringo, circa 1964.

Michael Jackson’s historic "Billie Jean" costume from the Motown 25th Anniversary Television Special in 1983. Includes a black sequined sweater, rhinestone tuxedo shirt, and 2,500 hand sewn rhinestone lochrosens orealis glove with hand sewn rhinestone socks.

An autographed Smokey Robinson green stage suit, circa 1980.

An authentic Stevie Wonder harmonica.

A collection of Supremes’ wigs - 9 wigs from the Supremes reflecting the different hair styles of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

An autographed Four Tops gold record of "Live At The Roostertail."

Jackson 5 costumes - Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito and Jackie’s yellow and white basketball jerseys created for “The Jacksons” variety show which ran from June 16, 1976 to March 9, 1977.

A limited edition autographed Diana Ross doll.

And of course, what would the Motown Cafe be without music? Just as at the Motown Cafes in New York and Las Vegas, here guests will enjoy the music of the Motown Cafe Moments. This incredibly talented singing group who performs all the label’s classic hits LIVE on the Motortown Revue Stage every 20 minutes.

Operating Hours
Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Friday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Cover charge ($3.25) goes into effect at 9 pm Sun -Thursday and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday

Please call (407) 224-CITY for Group Sales or private party information.

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