Sapphire Falls Resort

[UNIrd]

Well yeah, Disneyland is a hike from LAX...not so much the case in Orlando.

They also offer it for a charge from SNA, which is closer to DLR than MCO is to WDW.

 

[gbird]

Some up to date construction photos posted on touring plans: UNIVERSAL ORLANDO PHOTO UPDATE - 5/9/2016 | TouringPlans.com Blog

 

[JoeCamel]

Some up to date construction photos posted on touring plans: UNIVERSAL ORLANDO PHOTO UPDATE - 5/9/2016 | TouringPlans.com Blog

I am not sure how fresh all those pics are, check the one of the track on hulk under the bridge. It does not have the canopy on it and that was done last week. I think it is a mix of old and new

 

[gbird]

I am not sure how fresh all those pics are, check the one of the track on hulk under the bridge. It does not have the canopy on it and that was done last week. I think it is a mix of old and new

Think you are right, the ones for Sapphire Falls look newer than others than can be found, I found them useful anyway!

 

[JoeCamel]

Think you are right, the ones for Sapphire Fall look newer than others than can be found, I found them useful anyway!

So do I, thanks for the link.

 

[traveller]

Will there be 2 pools at Sapphire? The website says only one.

 

[Scott W.]

Will there be 2 pools at Sapphire? The website says only one.

What you're maybe seeing is the extension of the waterway to Sapphire Falls that could be confused for a pool.

 

[Miketheboss]

Some pictures I took this morning...
(I have a small Pandora update too)

Part 1.

 

[Miketheboss]

Part 2:

The Pool

The water feature at the entrance

 

[Trumen882]

Thanks for the pictures! I really love the splashes of orange in the shutters and trim and the use of darker rock work to infuse some character into the hotel. The original concept art made the place look a little plain and boring but all the small little details are really starting to add up. Looks really good! Also I'm really interesting in seeing how guests respond to the zero entry pool with a shallower center compared to the sides. i'm not sure why they did that?

 

[JoeCamel]

Looks like they have all hands on deck in a race to opening. Lots to do and I bet they don't have the one tower open but the rest looks like it will be done in time. Thanks for the pictures Mike.

 

[Miketheboss]

Looks like they have all hands on deck in a race to opening. Lots to do and I bet they don't have the one tower open but the rest looks like it will be done in time. Thanks for the pictures Mike.

There must have been more than a hundred people working today onsite. It was busy.

 

[traveller]

What you're maybe seeing is the extension of the waterway to Sapphire Falls that could be confused for a pool.

The last picture of Sapphire from touring plans says "And we’ll end our look at Sapphire Falls with a shot of the resort’s second pool."

 

[Scott W.]

The last picture of Sapphire from touring plans says "And we’ll end our look at Sapphire Falls with a shot of the resort’s second pool."

I think they've made a mistake. There is a tiny pool next to the main one, I don't know if you can count that or not. This can be seen here about 9secs.



There are a few small ponds located throughout, unless they confused that with it.

 

[*Q*]

I think they've made a mistake. There is a tiny pool next to the main one, I don't know if you can count that or not. This can be seen here about 9secs.



There are a few small ponds located throughout, unless they confused that with it.

I wonder if they would ever consider replacing the lawn area in the U-shaped wing with a quiet pool.

 

[NJBrandon]

Two months from opening and it seems that there is still a lot that needs to be done. Bet they're paying a boatload of overtime right now.

 

[WAJAS]

I wonder if they would ever consider replacing the lawn area in the U-shaped wing with a quiet pool.

I wouldn't think so. It's a convention hotel that needs flat green spaces for said conventions.

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The amount of progress happening BY THE HOUR on this resort is astounding. Most rooms seem to be furnished and buildings are being finished by the day.

 

[Nick]

I'm sure i'll barely notice it in person, but the color of that roof is a bit much from the picture.