Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Blue]

According to that article (and the linked forum), it will be a trackless dark ride with no screens and lots of AAs. Opening in 2017 at IOA and USH.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

If it comes in 2017...... WOW. 2017 is already an insane year for Universal and theme parks in general, this will make things even more crazy.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Happy OI put their ass on the line for this one.

 

[JungleSkip]

According to that article (and the linked forum), it will be a trackless dark ride with no screens and lots of AAs. Opening in 2017 at IOA and USH.

:wave:

 

[Blue]

"Unknown" from Orlando Informer forums:

Beat me to it haha.

If this is true, it will be a nice addition. Hopefully there's no height requirement for the ride. 2017 is looking to be a huge year for Universal.

 

[NJBrandon]

Where are these construction workers coming from? I am completely flabbergasted at this timeline. :jaw:

 

[JungleSkip]

Where are these construction workers coming from? I am completely flabbergasted at this timeline. :jaw:

2017 is the timeline I heard, but is the only thing I can't wrap my head around. I would have thought moving this to 2018 would be smarter, but I guess they really want to make a statement in 2017 before Star Wars and Avatar open in WDW

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

A few days ago @SeventyOne was saying that they're pushing for Furious to open at the end of 2016, maybe it's so they can bring over construction workers?

 

[Teebin]

A few days ago @SeventyOne was saying that they're pushing for Furious to open at the end of 2016, maybe it's so they can bring over construction workers?

That was very incorrect information.

On another note, hundreds of thousands of construction workers were laid off in 2007/2008. These were the zillions who were building thousands of homes and malls all over Florida. Universal couldn't begin to absorb the number of workers available. It is a management challenge to build everything, but nothing more.

 

[anihilnation]

So either in 2017 or 2018 we are getting SLOP in IOA? There once was talk of a trackless Lorax ride, could it be that idea is now being used for SLOP?
Am curious though, where in IOA would this be? Its own dedicated mini-island like Kong? Or part of a possible Toon lagoon overhaul?

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

So either in 2017 or 2018 we are getting SLOP in IOA? There once was talk of a trackless Lorax ride, could it be that idea is now being used for SLOP?
Am curious though, where in IOA would this be? Its own dedicated mini-island like Kong? Or part of a possible Toon lagoon overhaul?

It's going to replace the Toon Lagoon Theater.

 

[Blue]

So either in 2017 or 2018 we are getting SLOP in IOA? There once was talk of a trackless Lorax ride, could it be that idea is now being used for SLOP?
Am curious though, where in IOA would this be? Its own dedicated mini-island like Kong? Or part of a possible Toon lagoon overhaul?

The article did mention a replacement for Toon Lagoon. I don't think that will be happening for at least a few years though. It will probably just be its own mini-land until then.

 

[JungleSkip]

Am curious though, where in IOA would this be? Its own dedicated mini-island like Kong? Or part of a possible Toon lagoon overhaul?

If you read OI's article, they mention an "abandoned corner". That should tell you all you need to know.

 

[drumset333]

When do you think we will start to see construction? Early 2016?

 

[chocotaco]

NVM, ignore this, Jungle skip answered in post above

 

[Teebin]

2017 is the timeline I heard, but is the only thing I can't wrap my head around. I would have thought moving this to 2018 would be smarter, but I guess they really want to make a statement in 2017 before Star Wars and Avatar open in WDW

Hell, I thought it was far more distant than 2017... 2019 or 20. If it is that soon, then I have a better understanding of why a major decision was made within UC that I will never be able to discuss. Hm!

 

[JungleSkip]

Hell, I thought it was far more distant than 2017... 2019 or 20. If it is that soon, then I have a better understanding of why a major decision was made within UC that I will never be able to discuss. Hm!

From what I understand Universal is VERY high on the film and want to capitalize.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I'm assuming this is Holiday 2017? No way they open everything in the Spring.

 

[JungleSkip]

I'm assuming this is Holiday 2017? No way they open everything in the Spring.

Why not?

 

[Blue]

From what I understand Universal is VERY high on the film and want to capitalize.

So I assume they'll be promoting this movie the same way they did Minions? They were everywhere, literally.