Volcano Bay: General Discussion

[wizwit]

I just saw that 2019 and 2020 Volcano Bay Blackout dates for Seasonal Passholders have been posted. Looks like VB is blacked out for Seasonal Passholders from June 14-Aug 18 in 2019 and June 12 - Aug 16 in 2020.

Universal Orlando

The summer blackout dates are the same for both Power and Preferred Passholders (but only apply before 4pm for those passholders).


I guess this is how they plan to deal with overcrowding in the Summer. Didn't they previously only blackout the month of July?

 

[Andysol]

I just saw that 2019 and 2020 Volcano Bay Blackout dates for Seasonal Passholders have been posted. Looks like VB is blacked out for Seasonal Passholders from June 14-Aug 18 in 2019 and June 12 - Aug 16 in 2020.

Universal Orlando

The summer blackout dates are the same for both Power and Preferred Passholders (but only apply before 4pm for those passholders).


I guess this is how they plan to deal with overcrowding in the Summer. Didn't they previously only blackout the month of July?

Preferred says July 14-August 18 for 2019 and July 12-August 16 for 2020. Curious if that’s a typo and supposed to also be June since exact same days.

Yes, to answer your question, all passes were July 1-30 previously.

I understand seasonal, and even power. But preferred? That’s pretty crazy.

 

[Legacy]

They need to do a "Summer Nights" event like WetnWild had.

 

[Bobharlem]

Important to note, they have the blackouts listed Jul. 14 – Aug. 18, 2019, before 4pm

That before 4pm part highlighted, late in the day is the best time to go for crowds, particularly after a thunderstorm. So much more relaxing.

 

[shiekra38]

They need to do a "Summer Nights" event like WetnWild had.

Volcano Nights has a nice ring...Wouldn't mind seeing some special food/entertainment options either

 

[Joel]

Volcano Nights has a nice ring...Wouldn't mind seeing some special food/entertainment options either

or the nightly eruption we were promised :exclap:

 

[Coasted]

Volcano Nights has a nice ring...Wouldn't mind seeing some special food/entertainment options either

Vol-au-vents for Vol!

 

[Scott W.]

Vol-au-vents for Vol!
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[shiekra38]

Vol-au-vents for Vol!
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Dafuq?

 

[devinp267]

Dafuq?

OMG!!

 

[Teebin]

 

[Mad Dog]

Columbus Day weekend. It's been busy for both WDW & Universal since schools started to do long Fall breaks about 4 yor 5 years ago in conjunction with the three day weekend.

 

[Teebin]

Columbus Day weekend. It's been busy for both WDW & Universal since schools started to do long Fall breaks about 4 yor 5 years ago in conjunction with the three day weekend.

Aaaah, those pesky holidays. Bar Harbor has been a madhouse of tourism today... I thought it was just leaf peepers!

 

[Skipper Justin]

Aaaah, those pesky holidays. Bar Harbor has been a madhouse of tourism today... I thought it was just leaf peepers!

I was there today and while yeah it was a little busy, it didn’t seem terrible. Well except for the food lines later in the day.

 

[SpatulaShack]

It might be happening sooner than we expect. They’ve just done a good job keeping this under wraps (so far).

I'd have to imagine they want the expansion open by Summer 2019 right?

 

[OrlLover]

I'd have to imagine they want the expansion open by Summer 2019 right?

I’m still trying to figure what the expansion is going to consist of ?

 

[Alicia]

I’m still trying to figure what the expansion is going to consist of ?

Don’t know yet. They’re keeping a tight lid on what it will be. But we should learn more very soon.

 

[OrlLover]

Don’t know yet. They’re keeping a tight lid on what it will be. But we should learn more very soon.

What do you think they need the most ?

 

[Alicia]

What do you think they need the most ?

Capacity. Some would say another water coaster, but maybe another wave pool or something else that can physically hold more people at once might be wise instead. I have no idea myself though.

 

[ChristopherSE]

Capacity. Some would say another water coaster, but maybe another wave pool or something else that can physically hold more people at once might be wise instead. I have no idea myself though.

I think both. People-eating slide tower (proslide mammoth water coaster could be great) and something you don’t need to tap in to. As it stands now, wait times are too long and non-slide activities are too crowded. Both should be addressed and I hope they continue bringing entertainment into the park, as it could help tons. They’re on the right track, but they should go all in, imo.