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  1. Marle Brando

    Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

    I’m still holding out hope for the backside of the bbq restaurant outside of monsters land to get some kind of theming. I wonder if logistics won’t allow them to add village theming there since it’s facing a walkway in the land..my guess now is it’ll b tree lined or maybe a berm
  2. Marle Brando

    Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

    Fortune teller tents in Monsters Land, constant fog effects, the detailed facades in the village oh man I’m so hyped the more info comes out! And now Pizza Moon next to Frosty Moon ice cream, Oak and Star Tavern near Star Bucks just makes all that much more sense to me. Along with Ying Yang...
  3. Marle Brando

    Universal's Epic Universe Construction Thread

    Anyone have an idea what the new structures will be that are being built in front of the Wolfman coaster station? The shapes of the steel look really quite different than anything I’ve seen.
  4. Marle Brando

    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    The fact that Tapu Tapu now allows guests to upload credit card info via smartphone for purchases within the park is a HUGE advantage over it's competitors now. game over.
  5. Marle Brando

    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    It blows my mind seeing people complain about the hole in the volcano..on the backside of it at that. The landscaping did more than enough to cool my worries about the theming as it provides a lush tropical setting for Krakatau to sit. I think those rope bridges connecting the stairway platforms...
  6. Marle Brando

    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    The waterfall testing.... After seeing this I'm convinced Universal just knocked it out of the park with this one. VB is already amazing!!!
  7. Marle Brando

    Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

    I think it's so corny that people actually take sides in 'theme park wars'. Who cares if disney or universal makes the better attraction, mind you 'better' is subjective and totally based on personal preferences nowadays with both major resorts going over the top in theme and ride tech. I...
  8. Marle Brando

    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    Nah..let's be real. Nothing will keep Star Wars fans from Disney when that opens. The next biggest blow to Disney after Star Wars would be Universals 4th park. But as far as the water parks go, Volcano Bay will be King for a long while no doubt.
  9. Marle Brando

    Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

    I love everything about the design and attractions within the park. My only tiny gripe is that I wish there was more rockwork with caves and such surrounding the perimeters of the park as well. It would really feel as though u are in a 'bay' or cove, like a more enclosed from the outside world...
  10. Marle Brando

    Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

    I think a Madagascar Island would be the perfect overlay for Toon Lagoon. Keep the Rapids ride and demo the theater for a Madagascar dark ride(Not sure what could become of Dudleys). Madagascar could also flow nicely into Skull Island I would think.
  11. Marle Brando

    Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

    It's not so much me thinking it would be 'impossible' more so than I didn't think they would. In my own mind I couldn't picture a ride based on a video game without some use of screens..which Uni does so well. But with that being said I am pleasantly surprised and can't wait to see what comes of it.
  12. Marle Brando

    Nintendo Coming to Universal Parks

    I was under the impression that it'd be nearly impossible to do Nintendo without screens. I can't even wrap my thoughts around it. Way to go UC if they pull this off.
  13. Marle Brando

    Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

    I didn't think about the wind and storm factor because they wouldnt have to be as high in the sky to cross I-4 and I've read max operation cross wind speeds of 25 to 35mph. But just a thought.
  14. Marle Brando

    Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

    Outside of the Mayan and Ancient Egyptian themed resorts I'd like to see at the new plot, my blue sky for the transportation via Gondola cable cars to the new expansion pad, would have a connector station at a Ski-Resort themed resort at the WnW plot. What a draw that would be along I-Drive.
  15. Marle Brando

    Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

    How much capacity would be needed? The monorail at Disney has a 365 person capacity per. These particular gondolas have a 110 person per. Assuming more of these could circulate safely on the same track (cable), they wouldn't be far off from matching the capacity the monorail offers. Not that...
  16. Marle Brando

    Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

    This Roosevelt Island Tramway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As far as crossing I-4, what easier way to do it than this..
  17. Marle Brando

    Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

    How realistic is it to have heavy capacity gondola cable cars connecting Universal A, with a station @WetnWild plot, then out to Universal B plot. Similar to the Roosevelt Island Tramway in NY where each car has a 110 person capacity. Without any expert knowledge, I would assume this would be...
  18. Marle Brando

    Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

    For the record: if they ever build a 3rd park and name it Universal Legends Park, let that be my claim to fame for first coming up with that name. That's all folks:)
  19. Marle Brando

    Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

    And since we're talking names..can we go ahead and change Islands of Adventures to something like Epic Adventures when the new Universal Legends Park :clap:comes online. IMO the whole 'islands' thing hasn't really fit since Potter came on line.
  20. Marle Brando

    Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

    Laika properties is a must. I feel that Uni could do wonders with recreating environments from the films. A Boxtrolls ride would be Epic. Coralines garden at night would compete with Disney's Avatarland in the nightime GLOW department.