Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[12th Man]

Oh. My. God. :hail:

Just imagine this view at night.... :bolt:

Bioreconstruct updates coming in!

 

[Teebin]

Where are you seeing heavy structural construction left to do?

There is still tons of exposed rebar for rockwork and walkways. After that, there is the multi-layers of paint to apply. Too, more cabanas, exposed staircase steel... that all takes time... lots of it. That said, it's nothing construction walls can't solve should they be needed.

A question I have been pondering... is there any area that a person can actually lie on a towel on the beach sand? It all appears booked by those rentable lounge chairs which are everywhere on every beach.

Too, how do they prevent kids from digging in the sand?

 

[Alicia]

There is still tons of exposed rebar for rockwork and walkways. After that, there is the multi-layers of paint to apply. Too, more cabanas, exposed staircase steel... that all takes time... lots of it. That said, it's nothing construction walls can't solve should they be needed.

A question I have been pondering... is there any area that a person can actually lie on a towel on the beach sand? It all appears booked by those rentable lounge chairs which are everywhere on every beach.

Too, how do they prevent kids from digging in the sand?

Kids dig in the sand at Aquatica, they just rake it flat at the end of the day I think. And I think only the lounge chairs with umbrellas are reserved seating? All the rest are free chairs open to first come first serve. It all seems similar to Aquatica's set up to me.

 

[Scott W.]

There is still tons of exposed rebar for rockwork and walkways. After that, there is the multi-layers of paint to apply. Too, more cabanas, exposed staircase steel... that all takes time... lots of it. That said, it's nothing construction walls can't solve should they be needed.

A question I have been pondering... is there any area that a person can actually lie on a towel on the beach sand? It all appears booked by those rentable lounge chairs which are everywhere on every beach.

Too, how do they prevent kids from digging in the sand?

By building the most kick ass kids area known to water parks.

 

[GAcoaster]

Love this:

 

[Teebin]

Kids dig in the sand at Aquatica, they just rake it flat at the end of the day I think. And I think only the lounge chairs with umbrellas are reserved seating?

I haven't seen anything with umbrellas yet... hmmm.

 

[JoeCamel]

There is still tons of exposed rebar for rockwork and walkways. After that, there is the multi-layers of paint to apply. Too, more cabanas, exposed staircase steel... that all takes time... lots of it. That said, it's nothing construction walls can't solve should they be needed.

A question I have been pondering... is there any area that a person can actually lie on a towel on the beach sand? It all appears booked by those rentable lounge chairs which are everywhere on every beach.

Too, how do they prevent kids from digging in the sand?

Lie on the sand? How gauche! If you want to lie on the sand there are beaches for that, this is Volcano Bae sir, may I show you to a reserved lounger?

 

[Frank Drackman]

Have we heard anything about a way to get up to the slides in the volcano without climbing the stairs? My wife has a mild form of muscular dystrophy and has difficulty climbing steps. She can do it, but just has to take her time. For example, the stair climb from the elevator in Gringotts to the level with the vehicles is really hard for her, but because there is usually a line there and you stop every so often, she can do it. She's given up on the usual climbs at most water parks because the steps are just too daunting. Given this is a brand newly designed park, I'm wondering if they will have some kind of accessibility plan.

I do not know the answer to your question, but I wanted to mention Gringotts has a real elevator, at the Studios and at IOA I believe there is always a way to bypass any stairs.

Now, just an opinion, but if tapu queue thing works out, in theory, you lot would be able to take the stairs at you own pace. If the queue dose not work out, you will be taken the stairs slow anyway.

I like to do the walking tour of the castle just because you can walk the queue at your own pace and I assume you lot could do the same at VB.

 

[P@n!K_Sw1tC#]

One of the huge advantages Universal has over Disney is the ability to create kinetic energy through proximity of their parks and resorts. I'm so happy to see that those tower rooms are giving birds eye views of that Volcano. Really adds value and excitement to the resort environment.

 

[fryoj]

There is still tons of exposed rebar for rockwork and walkways. After that, there is the multi-layers of paint to apply. Too, more cabanas, exposed staircase steel... that all takes time... lots of it. That said, it's nothing construction walls can't solve should they be needed.

I wouldn't call that heavy structural construction. The concrete and painting work are definitely time consuming, but when I hear heavy structural, I'm thinking I beams. Didn't know if I missed something.

 

[P@n!K_Sw1tC#]

Relative to their construction timeline - time is indeed running out. Lots of stuff to do in a very small window.

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Ejones81]

Relative to their construction timeline - time is indeed running out. Lots of stuff to do in a very small window.

So you've seen their construction timeline?

 

[epcyclopedia]

Omg the tapu tapu is massive. How can a kid wear that?

 

[sonoma15]

Looks like Ko'okiri body plunge has a 70 degree fall according to Universal on twitter, anyone know how steep Summit Plummet is?

 

[shiekra38]

Just imagine this view at night.... :bolt:

Bioreconstruct updates coming in! Post to be updated...

Guest: How can I get to the lazy river?

Staff Member: Well, just make a right at Makka Lakka Dakka Mohiki Tanna, and then a left at Bidiki Moana Moomi Diwa, and a slight right by the Mimi Seeku Mohiki Tawa, and you should find it

Guest: Ummm thanks

 

[epcyclopedia]

Guest: How can I get to the lazy river?

Staff Member: Well, just make a right at Makka Lakka Dakka Mohiki Tanna, and then a left at Bidiki Moana Moomi Diwa, and a slight right by the Mimi Seeku Mohiki Tawa, and you should find it

Guest: Ummm thanks

After 1 week:

"Get behind the volcano and then go to the right of the yellow slide."

 

[Alicia]

Just drove by. Water is flowing through clear plunge slide in front of volcano! Couldn't get a pic.

 

[Scott W.]

Guest: How can I get to the lazy river?

Staff Member: Well, just make a right at Makka Lakka Dakka Mohiki Tanna, and then a left at Bidiki Moana Moomi Diwa, and a slight right by the Mimi Seeku Mohiki Tawa, and you should find it

Guest: Ummm thanks

 

[Scott W.]

Omg the tapu tapu is massive. How can a kid wear that?

They can also use it as a flotation device I think.