Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[Scott W.]

what will the 5 acre expansion be used for?

I think we really need to look at what the park is missing to get an idea of what is coming.

Throwing an idea out there, build a smaller volcano with something similar to Disco H20 inside it.

 

[rhino4evr]

I think we really need to look at what the park is missing to get an idea of what is coming.

Throwing an idea out there, build a smaller volcano with something similar to Disco H20 inside it.

They could even add a Yeti for laughs.

 

[GadgetGuru]

Man, this is stressful to watch. They're really going to go down to the wire. Are they working 24/7 at this point? From what little I pay attention to on construction threads, it seems like more of a 16-18 hour construction day.

 

[rhino4evr]

YIKES!

This video did NOT instill confidence in me whatsoever. They look like they need at least a month to smooth out the edges.
Those poor workers must be working non-stop.

 

[Disneyhead]

Because Universal always goes with the lowest bidder, which leads to things like drive tires on Gringotts and last minute patchwork on waterpark technology that's been around for almost a quarter century. This *clap* Always *clap* Happens *clap* lolol.

This park is entirely ProSlide. And ProSlide is doing the install.

Oh, and ProSlide is the planets premier water park supplier and far from the "lowest bidder".

 

[Evan]

Yeesh, they are cutting it so close!! So much work to be done.

 

[Ryan O]

This park is entirely ProSlide. And ProSlide is doing the install.

Oh, and ProSlide is the planets premier water park supplier and far from the "lowest bidder".

THANK YOU

 

[rhino4evr]

Because Universal always goes with the lowest bidder, which leads to things like drive tires on Gringotts and last minute patchwork on waterpark technology that's been around for almost a quarter century. This *clap* Always *clap* Happens *clap* lolol.

#fakenews

 

[rcoasterdude]

This is going to be a PR disaster. I'd demand a refund if I were going the first week. Can't believe they are still going through with that opening date.

I know I'm being really negative but this is an ugly situation. They still have like 8 days left but idk.

I'm sorry but you should never go to a brand new theme park in the first week let alone month. It's just like a new resturaunt. But bigger. I agree that they maybe should have had an extra week or so before opening though. Because if they don't cover up some still with plants or fake wood I'm gonna be crushed

 

[Cheezbat]

This park is entirely ProSlide. And ProSlide is doing the install.

Oh, and ProSlide is the planets premier water park supplier and far from the "lowest bidder".

They are indeed the best. Love their attractions.

Looking forward to the five acre expansion. Here's hoping for some more family friendly body slides, Mammoth Watercoaster, maybe a Tornado and Mammothbowl slide...

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Because Universal always goes with the lowest bidder, which leads to things like drive tires on Gringotts and last minute patchwork on waterpark technology that's been around for almost a quarter century. This *clap* Always *clap* Happens *clap* lolol.

Proslide, Accesso, and Nassal are FAR from going to the lowest bidder.

 

[Bobharlem]

FYI, having checked, the regular and unlimited Express Pass is sold out for Volcano Bay for May 25th-29th and the following weekend, and other days around then are nearly sold out. Cabanas are either sold out or are very hard to get on most days over the next several weeks.

 

[Scott W.]

This park is entirely ProSlide. And ProSlide is doing the install.

Oh, and ProSlide is the planets premier water park supplier and far from the "lowest bidder".

What was that other attraction they just built again in the Orlando area?

 

[rcoasterdude]

Also for the expansion, I would also like to see a smaller volcano, maybe 100 feet. But I would like to see some a New never before seen waterslides, toilet bowl, a fast paced lazy river, and I think you could probs fit another water coaster in there

 

[Coasted]

I would assume it will be Moana... oh... wait... right culture but wrong park...

re Moana - Dwayne Johnson could lifeguard;

I not relating tagline to VB - I think is amazing what they have achieved in the time

 

[Coasted]

re Moana - Dwayne Johnson could lifeguard;
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I not relating tagline to VB - I think is amazing what they have achieved in the time

ps blimey just noticed film release date too - is that VB opening day!?

 

[Scott W.]

They could even add a Yeti for laughs.

Also for the expansion, I would also like to see a smaller volcano, maybe 100 feet. But I would like to see some a New never before seen waterslides, toilet bowl, a fast paced lazy river, and I think you could probs fit another water coaster in there

There's a lot more room there than I expected.



I count 7 acres. Wet n Wild was 11 acres (Not including the lake) to put that in perspective.

 

[Scott W.]

re Moana - Dwayne Johnson could lifeguard;
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I not relating tagline to VB - I think is amazing what they have achieved in the time

It's a shame that it's being produced and distributed by Paramount as the original show was NBC. Given that The Rock is probably quite friendly with Universal through F&F, I think he would be the man to help open the park.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

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There's a lot more room there than I expected.

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I count 7 acres. Wet n Wild was 11 acres (Not including the lake) to put that in perspective.

Not all that area is expansion, some is for park support and such.

I think Universal is waiting for guest feedback and wait times on attractions before making a choice. Even if they decided in late 2017 ProSlide might not be able to deliver till 2019.

What I think the expansion could be:

• Larger raft water coaster, similar to Mamoth at Holiday World
• Raft racing slides
• Family body slides
• Additional kids water playgroud
• And/or additional food, drink, restrooms, beach area with chairs, and cabanas

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm sorry but you should never go to a brand new theme park in the first week let alone month. It's just like a new resturaunt. But bigger. I agree that they maybe should have had an extra week or so before opening though. Because if they don't cover up some still with plants or fake wood I'm gonna be crushed

Bamboo screens, we all know how Uni likes SCREENZZZZZ