Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[WAJAS]

I'm confused. Do they somehow expect to park VB guests away from theme park guests?

They are going to try to park everyone going specifically to VB in the south garage because it'll cut down on the traffic in the hub and bridges.

 

[epcyclopedia]

But the patch on the sign isn't big enough to say Volcano. It doesn't even look big enough for Water Park.

 

[WAJAS]

But the patch on the sign isn't big enough to say Volcano. It doesn't even look big enough for Water Park.

It's just a little longer than the phrase "theme parks" up there. "Theme parks" is ten digits, and "Volcano Bay" is eleven digits. "Water park" is ten digits. It should fit.

 

[Dan B]

Hah- In their defense it's a "water theme park".

I know this has been beaten to death- but I see no problem with distinguishing this water park from a Hurricane harbor, adventure island, or local water park.

It's no different than distinguishing theme parks from amusement parks in my eyes.
Disneys are water theme parks just like VB is- Universal just has he wherewithal to actually claim it as such.

FINALLY ANOTHER PERSON ACKNOWLEDGING THE TERM THEME PARK CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!!!! I also said something similar months ago when they first announced this place as a water theme park. Anyone that has a problem with it look up the definition of theme park. Simply its a place with attractions with a theme! This place has attractions that are all themed to a specific theme so it is a theme park, end of. Disney could have done the same thing with their own water parks as they too both have a running theme and attractions. Also for all the people that say 'yeah but people will get confused because it says theme park'...... If anyone gets confused with the two and turns up at volcano bay ready for some roller coasters etc then they are a few bricks short of a load, especially when you make the effort to travel to Florida for such activities . Agree or disagree but if we are basing it off a definition of theme park then Universal have got it spot on and Disney and any other water park with a theme have missed the boat, in reality they didn't even need to use the word water but I guess that's a sensible option for those that will somehow actually overlook the place they are visiting.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Not to be forgotten, all our overseas friends mention that the Disney adverts over there claim 6 parks for Disney. So it appears only in the US is where Disney doesn't count the water parks.

I wouldn't blame Comcast for having the same message in the US as overseas as opposed to treating potential customers differently with the different campaign messages.

 

[universalfan1057]

When you get a alert on your tapu tapu for a return time for a slide how will the return time be good for

 

[JoeCamel]

When you get a alert on your tapu tapu for a return time for a slide how will the return time be good for

The reason you didn't get a reply either time you posted this question is that it is unknown at this time

 

[universalfan1057]

Is there a chance for a soft opening to happen for vb

 

[MattA]

Is there a chance for a soft opening to happen for vb

We're not sure yet. A lot of the questions your asking are things that haven't been announced yet.

 

[universalfan1057]

If there is would your three park ap be valid during a soft opening for vb

 

[Hockeyman55]

If there is would your three park ap be valid during a soft opening for vb

I don't see why it wouldn't be valid. Nothing official but if you have a valid pass and its open to the general public, whether soft or after grand opening, then you should be ok

 

[Eckert]

I know they'll do it, but I'm quite interested in seeing how they'll soft open an entire park...will they announce it? It's not a like a ride in the parks where you can be at the right place at the right time.

 

[Nick]

I don't know anything for sure so take this for what it is (my educated guess), but i'm willing to bet softs will not be open to the public. It's much easier for Universal to control and less of a hassle for them to just keep this at TM only and invite them to come for free. It will help ops get their bearings, it makes TMs feel special, etc, etc.

 

[Hockeyman55]

Would they do a TM only soft like they do with other attraction to iron things out and then a GP soft perhaps?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I don't know anything for sure so take this for what it is (my educated guess), but i'm willing to bet softs will not be open to the public. It's much easier for Universal to control and less of a hassle for them to just keep this at TM only and invite them to come for free. It will help ops get their bearings, it makes TMs feel special, etc, etc.

A lot of the things that need to be tested have been tested separate of the park. Willing to bet there are TM previews and construction crew family previews and that's it.

 

[JoeCamel]

A lot of the things that need to be tested have been tested separate of the park. Willing to bet there are TM previews and construction crew family previews and that's it.

Maybe AP previews to goose 3pk sales?

 

[Andysol]

A lot of the things that need to be tested have been tested separate of the park. Willing to bet there are TM previews and construction crew family previews and that's it.

I agree. At BEST they might offer on-site guests a day (maybe even just the top 2-3)

 

[12th Man]

New update from OrlanDave featuring a look inside the..... Cabana Bay Towers?!?!
And an update from Orlando Park News!

 

[Alicia]

Anyone else get the impression that universalfan1057 is writing a complete guide to Volcano Bay or something?

 

[12th Man]

Anyone else get the impression that universalfan1057 is writing a complete guide to Volcano Bay or something?

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