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    Universal's Epic Universe Wish List & Speculation

    Amazing opportunities for this Park. But, I cannot stop looking at the Hotel, it’s size, how much it’s featured in the concept art. I can’t stop thinking what an amazing opportunity it is, can’t stop thinking that it’s so highlighted for a reason. It looks like a true Vegas Upscale Resort...
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    Dry 'n Tame Hotel Speculation (Project 566)

    No doubt. But, if we assume the architectural structure and location of the buildings is somewhat correct, that's pretty much the shape the pool will need to be. Also, it's situated on the Lake, with some sort of visible beach and walking path structure to lend to the theme, which they've also...
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    Dry 'n Tame Hotel Speculation (Project 566)

    So... What IP or IP Family within Dreamworks or Illuminations has/have surfing or beaches as a central theme since we seem to have a surfboard shaped pool?
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    Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

    Yep, and a 10,000 room portfolio just over the horizon, the thrill curve has to shift more to the middle. So, all of those upcoming rooms also mean Uni will be pushing for a longer length of stay. That means there has to be a broader nighttime offering to keep folks on site. CityWalk can't...
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    Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Construction Discussion

    Once you announce 10K plus on-site hotel rooms and doubling you convention space, you can't "be" one thing. Gotta appeal to the broad spectrum to garner that length of stay and every strategic partnership and major investment since the Potter explosion highlights this- hotel/convention...
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    USF Project?

    Absolutely agree with both. But, here's the problem that's been bothering me: We've what- another 5000+ rooms coming on-line in the near future? Need people eaters and shows are people eaters UOR's finally getting into the Xmas game with the Castle show and parade expansion They really are...
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    Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

    True, but only SNW and what Comcast plans for the 450+acres excites the GP and mainstream press. D23 was Iger's "Here's my legacy. Your children and their children will sacrifice animals at the foot of my enormous statue because of this (especially if they are SW geeks). Beat that..."...
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    Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

    The Announcements Timeline is what's really interesting me. Disney killed it with the D23 blue sky extravaganza- stole back a lot of futures PR thunder after Comcast's been on a roll for quite some time. So, with ground broken in Japan ,which will give us some upcoming visuals we can compare...
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    Dry 'n Tame Hotel Speculation (Project 566)

    I would love to see a Bellagio-style Fountain Show. It would definitely fall into the "visually appealing" category. That, along with a state-of-the-art indoor arena for shows would be impressive and a reason to stay.
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    Volcano Bay: General Discussion

    And a lot of similarities to early MB. You can only get so much from early testing with a knowledgeable crowd (TM's and family). Until the "What time is the 3 o'clock Parade...?" Darwin-ists and the English as a 5th language crowd get a hold of it, and the TM's have to deal with all of this, you...
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    2 of my disks agree with your knee.... We usually go for 4-5 nights. We're going for 7 in Nov all because of VB. I'll try to ride everything I can until the back says no mas- which will probably happen by noon the first day. I'm absolutely fine with that and fine with going right back for...
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    That's a good thing. The longer the shallows, the better the waves. or I should say. the better, and safer the waves- oscillation, friction, etc.. You don't want depth plus sharp gradation-then you get curling which is great for surfing or bogie boarding if close to shore. Also allows for more...
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    We need to put "BarWatch 2018" on this list. Getting excited about the Rooftop Bar at Aventura. With views of VB for the nightshow, the Parks... serious, serious potential there Plus the whole Aventura buildout should be fun to watch
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    All I know is, I'm not going to be happy until they make a purple Tapu Tapu or a Minions Tapu Tapu and make me pay at least $12.95 for it, dammit. Don't they know how this is supposed to work...???
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    Logistics maintenance, and environmental. We've all been unbelievably fortunate to observe the complexity of this build and the incredibly coordinated effort it's taken to construct this Volcano because the back is open. I don't know if this has ever happened - us armchair'ers given the...
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    Thank god they've finally wised up and are planning on putting a big brown ramp in the middle of that atrocious, gaping, volcanic hole. "bout time.....
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    It was hard for me to imagine that it even could be as enclosed as some had hoped, just from the perspectives of logistics, maintenance, and environmental/HHS. I mean, an incredible amount of water will be constantly flowing outside and inside facility. Add in Florida heat, humidity, and the...
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    Yep. But I've a plan.... The 2 boys, 11 and 14 year old's, are dying to give it a run. so, the Plan is: send the youngest down first. If he survives with suit intact and all appendages still attached- send the 14 year old next since he's 6ft and I'm 6'4". If he survives with everything intact...
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    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    We've always reserved a cabana at Aquatica for many reasons. With 14 and 11year old boys who like to hit every slide about five times as much as my wife and I, it gives us a spot to re-group while they continue to run, and an ultra convenient spot to leave out waters, snacks, sunscreen...