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Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

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Teebin said:
This is shocking. How are UOR's bookings? I haven't seen many if any WDW tv ads up here. It's SW and UOR that are going hog wild. The bucks they must be spending on these campaigns.
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I was on the phone to Virgin earlier complaining about the construction at Cabana Bay in September and they suggested maybe trying another hotel on site, everything's had limited availability.
 
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UK-Trigg said:
Agreed, the only draw next trip would be ROL at AK, luckily I have a couple of cast member friends who an usually comp me in for a day :):):)

Be a while before I renew my Disney AP,unless they offer the $399 DVC one again, don't see that happening again soon though
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In a weird coincidence, my dad just sent me this:

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Does anybody know what the procedure is for using these?
 
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Thats twice today Scott, Lets try it with Lotto numbers

2, 4 , 7, 19 42 and 50.

AP's all round if you win

:clap::clap::clap::clap:
 
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I was talking to the mother of a couple and their children and she mentioned that were going to vacation in Orlando. My response was, "Oh, they're doing the Disney thing?". She responded no, they were going to Universal. I added "and Disney?" and she said no, just Universal. I was SHOCKED as I had never heard such a thing from a regular family that isn't into parks.
 
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Thats twice today Scott, Lets try it with Lotto numbers

2, 4 , 7, 19 42 and 50.

AP's all round if you win

:clap::clap::clap::clap:
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I'll put this on tomorrow.
 
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Teebin said:
I was talking to the mother of a couple and their children and she mentioned that were going to vacation in Orlando. My response was, "Oh, they're doing the Disney thing?". She responded no, they were going to Universal. I added "and Disney?" and she said no, just Universal. I was SHOCKED as I had never heard such a thing from a regular family that isn't into parks.
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And so it begins.
 
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scott_walker said:
In a weird coincidence, my dad just sent me this:

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Does anybody know what the procedure is for using these?
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Present it at a ticket window and they will give you passes for what is left. No questions
 
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JoeCamel said:
Present it at a ticket window and they will give you passes for what is left. No questions
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I've sent Disney an email to see if there's any way I can find out what's left on them. The last thing I want to do is show up at the gate with nothing left on it and have to buy a ticket at the gate paying full price.
 
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I don't know if they can do that without scanning it.
 
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Mad Dog said:
Exactly. That's how they went from being a tiny inconsequential cable company in a state that had much larger competitors, to a monster corporation in a fairly short amount of time.
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Even then I don't think they'll "take down" Disney. If anything does, it'll be Disney's own stupidity.
 
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Mike S said:
Even then I don't think they'll "take down" Disney. If anything does, it'll be Disney's own stupidity.
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Back in 2004, they almost successfully took over Disneyworld. Last year, they almost were about to become a mega cable monopoly if the government didn't get involved. I easily think they could take them down if they truly wanted. But then again seeing your competitor slowly go down probably is a lot better publicity for them in the end.
 
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JoeCamel said:
I don't know if they can do that without scanning it.
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Yeah they won't do that unless you go in person. This is to help curb ticket resales.
 
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Alexshow said:
I've wanted to show this idea I've had ever since the thought occurred. But a bit of explanination before I go on.

With the WNW Plot, its been heavily rumored that a brand new hotel would be taking over. But to also add, there are some rumors/speculation of some sort of Transportation hub being built in this area. To me, I thought about something in particular..what if the current WNW Parking lot and the holding area for VB gets a re-structure with a parking lot similar to how Mickey and Friends is?

Encase if you don't know, excluding the exterior overflow, Mickey and Friends Parking Structure is almost about 15 acres. Estimating with the WNW Parking Lot/Holding zone that's being used for VB, its about a similar size to add a large parking structure.

This, was essentially what I had thought of.

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1.) New Hotel Structure, with a tower the height of 123 Feet high
2.) New Transportation Station for a system similar to the Cabled system seen from HE
3.) Valet Parking drop-off/Pickup for Hotel/Transportation
4.) Outdoor area for Hotel use
5.) Dining
6.) Extension of the waterfront
7.) Hotel Pool area
8.) New Massive four to five floor parking garage to hold vast amounts for Transport/Hotel
9.) New Holding Area for future projects
10A/10B/10C.) New Parking Entrances/Exits for the cars {Reuses WNW parking lot entrances/exits}
11A/11B.) Greenery/foliage/Terrain
12.) Fountain area
13.) Plaza for when you exit the star-ways nearby the Pedestrian Bridge
14.) Pedestrian Bridge
15.) Pathway for Hotel/Transport guests

So, this is..examinative. I'll just go in the simple terms. Essentially, it'd be a combined Transportation hub/Hotel, with a massive new parking structure to hold not only guests of the 123 feet high hotel (think of the tower being like the Encore of Las Vegas); but to hold as a station for the Central link of getting people from UONorth to UOSouth.

And as for the theme; something came to thought. It'd be a great opportunity to go with the boardwalk theme proposed on this forum by other members, as it'd allow a mix of all the themes we've had of oceanic themes.

It may not be possible, but i'd see this as a great possibility. And as much as I have taken so much time; its something I wanted out of my damned head for a while. So, I hope this idea is a good one for yall; just like when I had the ideas of Kidzone.
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Can I tweak your idea a bit and show you what I have?
 
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Galaxy Defender said:
One rumor is that if Universal ever gave up Marvel that Disney support for a Universal airport monorail would be part of the deal.
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Thats because Universal and the Airport are BOTH in city limits. Would be much much easier to do.
 
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IAmFloridaBorn said:
Thats because Universal and the Airport are BOTH in city limits. Would be much much easier to do.
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It's probably also worth remembering Orlando gets no tax money from WDW. Orlando should be motivated to back Universal over Disney. Orange County on the other hand it's a win for them either way.
 
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It's probably also worth remembering Orlando gets no tax money from WDW. Orlando should be motivated to back Universal over Disney. Orange County on the other hand it's a win for them either way.
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Very true. I could see it soon where Orlando starts to Focus more on I Drive North Very Very SOON.
 
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UK-Trigg said:
Derby, and for the record they just lost in the play offs missed out on promotion again.
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Didn't want to give you a like since they lost.:) Well, better luck next year....Derby (Darby) typo, typing too fast :lol:
 
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Mike S said:
Even then I don't think they'll "take down" Disney. If anything does, it'll be Disney's own stupidity.
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Yes, Disney isn't going anywhere. But their market share will steadily erode. Universal will pick that up. And Disney needs huge attendance with all of those 26 square miles of infrastructure costs. It's easier for Universal to stay profitable through economic downturns etc..
 
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IAmFloridaBorn said:
Can I tweak your idea a bit and show you what I have?
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Sure, infact; if you want, I can edit my plan that I had to include what you have in-mind. It'd require some PMing of-course, but i'm game.
 
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scott_walker said:
I was on the phone to Virgin earlier complaining about the construction at Cabana Bay in September and they suggested maybe trying another hotel on site, everything's had limited availability.
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We couldn't hear a thing from the construction site when we were there last week, even by the back pool & Lazy River. Nothing to worry about.
 
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