Does anyone know if Uni got an exclusivity contract with the manufacturer for HE? The name is escaping me.
Still unlikely, I'd think. Probably May or June 2016. Summer is for peak crowds, winter is for limited hours and seasonal maintenance.
New Water Park coming to Universal Orlando?
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Does anyone know if Uni got an exclusivity contract with the manufacturer for HE? The name is escaping me.
Still unlikely, I'd think. Probably May or June 2016. Summer is for peak crowds, winter is for limited hours and seasonal maintenance.
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Here's what I think they should be doing to connect the Wet N Wild plot to the existing resort.
Below is an eco-bridge in the Netherlands that allows animals to cross a busy highway area safely (how thoughtful). Our bridge, of course, would be pedestrian friendly and would feature a more Disney Marketplace style environment - rather than the high energy Citywalk feel. This area would be considered the "suburbia" to Citywalk's "downtown".
Below is an eco-bridge in the Netherlands that allows animals to cross a busy highway area safely (how thoughtful). Our bridge, of course, would be pedestrian friendly and would feature a more Disney Marketplace style environment - rather than the high energy Citywalk feel. This area would be considered the "suburbia" to Citywalk's "downtown".
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Here's what I think they should be doing to connect the Wet N Wild plot to the existing resort.
Below is an eco-bridge in the Netherlands that allows animals to cross a busy highway area safely (how thoughtful). Our bridge, of course, would be pedestrian friendly and would feature a more Disney Marketplace style environment - rather than the high energy Citywalk feel. This area would be considered the "suburbia" to Citywalk's "downtown".
Look at the google map
would be too far unless they can get it
a) approved by the city
b) can turn the eco bridge into an attraction?
Dont see it happening unless they buy more land around it
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/u/0/edit?mid=zd7nmtAEP4ss.kQYbLw97o2P8
Busch Gardens has at least one bridge covered with ivy that goes over a service road. I believe it's between Lory Landing and Stanleyville. I didn't even know it went over a road the first few times I walked over it, though it'd be a little harder to hide Universal Blvd.
I'm pretty sure Universal isn't done with that particular intersection. You should see some of the stuff in the works for St. Louis in regards to pedestrian focused land bridging over major highways. We're talking buildings and parks and fountains. You wouldn't even know there were traffic under you. It's not as blue sky as it sounds.
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I completely agree with you, But they arent going to make a bridge going over Uni Blvd and they are going to hear alot of business ranting about building near their businesses. (Area to north of Wnw before Highway)
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I think you're looking at the wrong area that someone speculated about the eco bridge.
It would be to connect the two Wet and Wild plots, not connect the resort to Wet and Wild.
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Universal has a lot more pull with the City than those other local businesses
Anyone know when the major I4 / Kirkman Rd construction project is wrapping up...
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^ Ha, I was about to post that.
There is more information on http://www.moving-4-ward.com/ but no specific timeline. IDK when this section would be done, but the whole plan goes to 2020.
There is more information on http://www.moving-4-ward.com/ but no specific timeline. IDK when this section would be done, but the whole plan goes to 2020.
I didn't realize they had actually completed Destination Pkwy's connection to John Young fairly recently. That is a major positive for local traffic flow in the event of expansion, and one less thing to worry about in terms of matching the traffic infrastructure to increased use.
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This might be relevant:
Of course, a water park was also supposed to be part of the Moscow project, so this could potentially be for that. Either way, there will likely be more trademark filings over the next few days, so keep an eye out.
Of course, a water park was also supposed to be part of the Moscow project, so this could potentially be for that. Either way, there will likely be more trademark filings over the next few days, so keep an eye out.
^^^Thanks for the info.
Another relevant topic is that Despicable Me 2 has already made 80 million dollars on the home market, proving that it's a seriously under utilized property as-is at Universal Orlando. If the Minions are indeed part of the new park as rumored, it would be a HUGE win for that park.
Another relevant topic is that Despicable Me 2 has already made 80 million dollars on the home market, proving that it's a seriously under utilized property as-is at Universal Orlando. If the Minions are indeed part of the new park as rumored, it would be a HUGE win for that park.
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agreed. I think utilizing this would be golden for them. Especially with a Minions movie coming out soon. Lots of potential/its a huge fan favorite.
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