Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Magic-Man]

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.

Where would the water-park go? Maybe make the second park a bit smaller? Or adjust the first park, make it a little more to the north?

 

[JungleSkip]

I also think, if they're considering a second dry park, they won't just leave a big empty space in the middle of the resort. Any land for a possible 4th park will be kept on the outskirts, not in the middle.

 

[Scott W.]

Where would the water-park go? Maybe make the second park a bit smaller? Or adjust the first park, make it a little more to the north?

150 acres for each park is a ridiculously high number so a water park and resorts could easily take up some of that. With some of the parcels spread about, I think the value resorts could go there. I'd also imagine that Universal will build a similar set up for parking as their current resort.

 

[Happytycho]

I'd also imagine that Universal will build a similar set up for parking as their current resort.

Okay, but where?

 

[Magic-Man]

I also think, if they're considering a second dry park, they won't just leave a big empty space in the middle of the resort. Any land for a possible 4th park will be kept on the outskirts, not in the middle.

It is on the outskirts, though O:

 

[Mad Dog]

and...you never know...they might not be done with land purchases

 

[JungleSkip]

It is on the outskirts, though O:

What? He has Park 2 in green right next to Park 1 in red.

 

[Viator]

Honestly, am I the only one getting the feeling that we should be only expecting Gate IV to be around 95-103 acres, thus leaving room for hotels, parking, and CW?

 

[JungleSkip]

Honestly, am I the only one getting the feeling that we should be only expecting Gate IV to be around 95-103 acres, thus leaving room for hotels, parking, and CW?

I think anyone expecting Gate IV period is kidding themselves.

 

[Viator]

I think anyone expecting Gate IV period is kidding themselves.

Oh, I'm sorry, I am just saying Gate IV because I count Volcano Bay into the overall park count.

I should've been more clear on that, as I apologize in that retrospective.

 

[Magic-Man]

What? He has Park 2 in green right next to Park 1 in red.

There's nowhere else they can put it. That's as close to the edge it can get.

 

[JungleSkip]

Oh, I'm sorry, I am just saying Gate IV because I count Volcano Bay into the overall park count.

I should've been more clear on that, as I apologize in that retrospective.

Ah, so you're talking about the real 3rd gate? No, I think it'll be a pretty big park. I'd say no smaller than 110.

 

[JungleSkip]

There's nowhere else they can put it. That's as close to the edge it can get.

Which is why it won't be that big and won't be directly next to Park 3.

 

[Brian G.]

I think anyone expecting Gate IV period is kidding themselves.

Well... It IS in the plans.

Now whether it happens or not...

 

[Magic-Man]

Ah, so you're talking about the real 3rd gate? No, I think it'll be a pretty big park. I'd say no smaller than 110.

If they want to go big, it'll be no smaller than 140 (and that's not counting room saved for backstage and expansion). They might not want to build a fourth-park, but they could create a massive park that costs more to compensate.

Which is why it won't be that big and won't be directly next to Park 3.

Where else would it be, though? But you might have a point with Park 4 not being right next to Park 3, because I think a Resort and Waterpark will separate the two.

 

[Scott W.]

Ah, so you're talking about the real 3rd gate? No, I think it'll be a pretty big park. I'd say no smaller than 110.

With Universal being landlocked for so long, I think they'll compensate by building a much bigger park than necessary.

I'll flesh this layout on Sunday when I have some free time.

I don't think they'll build two parks in one go but I could see a dry park and a water park with 3 hotels (2 premier, 1 value) for opening.

 

[JungleSkip]

Well... It IS in the plans.

Now whether it happens or not...

Well sure, and I plan to be a billionaire by next year.

If they want to go big, it'll be no smaller than 140 (and that's not counting room saved for backstage and expansion). They might not want to build a fourth-park, but they could create a massive park that costs more to compensate..

140 is probably the upper limit as to what I could see them building. That's really big. TDS is only like 120.

I don't think they'll build two parks in one go but I could see a dry park and a water park with 3 hotels (2 premier, 1 value) for opening.

I definitely think there will be a water park at opening.

 

[DisneyDoof]

If they integrate the hotels into the themepark, waterpark, and citywalk, It would save some space and create a one-of-a-kind experience. Similar to TDS Miracosta and the brand new TDS hotel they announced yesterday. Mushroom Kingdom Palace anyone?

 

[Magic-Man]

If the resort does open in late 2022, I could see them holding off on the waterpark until 2023. Not many people go to waterparks in the winter.

 

[Ridgepole]

and...you never know...they might not be done with land purchases

I'm lickin my lips for that Lockheed piece. They don't have a dog in the fight.