Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Imperius]

I like fantastic worls as I think it will bring us distinct areas like MK. Sci-fi, mushroom kingdom, cartoon, and so on. Compared to IOA which is distinct IP lands. Bring multiple IPs to a “world.”

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Just checking, is there anything else in the parks (Disney or Uni) that are rumored to open in 2022? That could delay the project as well.

The focus seeming so-far in rumors of Disney, relate to the 50th in 2021, and it's valid to understand (outside of maybe the Epcot Hotel, but someone could correct me on that). Universal, is a bit trickier.

The only major points of interest is the Jurassic Revamp (which sounds like it's the big 2020 endeavor), and that Dockside will be wrapping up by probably around the time the Jurassic Revamp opens up. Outside of that, there really isn't that much to talk about for the future of UOR, outside of speculation of UOSouth and the question of MoM for USF.

Fantastic Worlds sounds like an homage to The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.

I got a slight vibe from that, in the outlandish prospects of what Hanna-Barbera did, but payed no heed to it.

Fantastic Worlds..gives me the feeling of a name that can be easily applied to what they want.

 

[Happytycho]

Can anyone draw up what’s going to be backstage?

Here are two pages from the plans that give some idea.

edit: these are PDFs, not images.
edit 2: Thank you @AlexanderMBush for posting image versions below

 

[Mike S]

Here are two pages from the plans that give some idea.

edit: these are PDFs, not images.

Can’t see them. I’m on a phone.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Can’t see them. I’m on a phone.

 

[Magic-Man]

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Man, I never realized how big they were.

 

[Mike S]

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Looks absolutely huge. How much does that take up when put over other images of the land purchase?

 

[Bulldog45]

My good friend works at Kimley Horn in the West Palm Beach office. Might have to shoot him a text and see if he knows anything about it. Doubt the West Palm Beach office would have anything to do with the projects going on in Orlando though. :shrug:

 

[Magic-Man]

How long would it hypothetically take to build those offices? Eight months? A year?

 

[Wes]

101 acres for the proposed warehouse project. With the additions from the recent purchases, that is probably around a sixth of the property.

 

[Mike S]

101 acres for the proposed warehouse project. With the additions from the recent purchases, that is probably around a sixth of the property.

Dang backstage...

 

[Wes]

Dang backstage...

I know it's probably a money thing, but if they condensed their parking footprint for the proposed layout, they could potentially save 25 to 30 acres. 25 to 30 acres would be enough for a new value resort which would make plenty of profit to offset the cost of the garage.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

101 acres for the proposed warehouse project. With the additions from the recent purchases, that is probably around a sixth of the property.

Dang backstage...

#BackstageIsUniversal

 

[JungleSkip]

Guys, they have plenty of room. It's better that they're planning far in advanced and making sure that they have enough backstage office space set up in the back corner rather than taking up valuable land elsewhere. Who knows, it could also free up some space in the current resort.

 

[Andysol]

Guys, they have plenty of room. It's better that they're planning far in advanced and making sure that they have enough backstage office space set up in the back corner rather than taking up valuable land elsewhere. Who knows, it could also free up some space in the current resort.

Ding ding ding. If you don't think they'd like to have more room near LC, Seuss, NY, and Production Central- you're crazy.

You're talking the difference in having giant lands on each side of those parks- in particular USF. The fact the entrance of the park is on the border of the land has always been pretty dumb. Think of IoA and all Disney parks- none have an entrance in the corner of the park- they're all in the center. Having some room to the left of entrance would be incredible.

 

[Mike S]

Guys, they have plenty of room. It's better that they're planning far in advanced and making sure that they have enough backstage office space set up in the back corner rather than taking up valuable land elsewhere. Who knows, it could also free up some space in the current resort.

Yeah my comment was more of a joke.

 

[Scott W.]

Here are two pages from the plans that give some idea.

edit: these are PDFs, not images.
edit 2: Thank you @AlexanderMBush for posting image versions below

Am I crazy or am I maybe seeing a possible park outline in this?

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I haven't check but this could be over land that Universal doesn't own.

 

[DisneyDoof]

Am I crazy or am I maybe seeing a possible park outline in this?

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I haven't check but this could be over land that Universal doesn't own.

Blue CityWalk 2 Section is already developed with apartments and soon-to-come a shopping plaza.

EDIT: I am wrong, never mind. Looks good!

 

[Scott W.]

Blue CityWalk 2 Section is already developed with apartments and soon-to-come a shopping plaza.

EDIT: I am wrong, never mind. Looks good!

The developed area is south of where I've put CityWalk. Just south of CityWalk is a canal, not Universal Blvd.

 

[JungleSkip]

Probably not leaving enough room for resorts there, not to mention a water park.