Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[Scott W.]

It will look just like the other towers. They will be named Beachside and Bayside Towers.

I worded that quite badly. What I meant is that inside the towers, it will be all Cabana Bay and the side facing Cabana Bay will fit in like expected. But the side of the towers facing Volcano Bay, could they possibly be painted like trees or some kind of camouflage, so that they blend into the background and theming of Volcano Bay? If that makes any more sense?

If you go beyond 199.9 ft., you need a blinking light at the top. Of course with the Skyplex coaster now approved, Universal can pretty much do whatever they want as all they have to do is point to Skyplex being approved.

I remember reading about that but it was about ToT and Cinderella Castle and that's why they're not taller to avoid having the light on top.

What I was referring to was something to do with zoning in the county Universal is in or something along those lines. If I remember, the Skyplex is just outside the limits so it doesn't apply.

Maybe theming 2oo+ft could be something for the 3rd gate if what I said, has any truth to it.

Edit: I think this is what I read:

Skyplex | Page 27 | Orlando United Forums

 

[Universalfanboy]

...I'm also sure that Universal want people going through CityWalk as much as possible when heading to the hotels...

Hence why they changed the resort shuttle pick-up/drop-off from Celebrity Circle to Transportation Hub.

 

[Universalfanboy]

CBBR opened with three bus stops at its bus hub from what I recall. Always thought they were tipping their hat a bit with that...but I would think I'd rather walk to VB if there were a way to from anywhere at CBBR as opposed to walking up to the bus hub.

CBBR will have direct access to VB entrance, if not it's own dedicated turnstill...rumor has it.

 

[Universalfanboy]

I'm sure I read this some where but is Universal limited to 200ft for all their attractions?

I believe now they are. But, if you remember all the Skycoaster hub-bub? They were approved for 400 ft. Now UO has legal precedence to go higher.

 

[Universalfanboy]

I worded that quite badly. What I meant is that inside the towers, it will be all Cabana Bay and the side facing Cabana Bay will fit in like expected. But the side of the towers facing Volcano Bay, could they possibly be painted like trees or some kind of camouflage, so that they blend into the background and theming of Volcano Bay? If that makes any more sense?

They will both look like CBBR on all sides, as they are 2 different businesses.

 

[Scott W.]

They will both look like CBBR on all sides, as they are 2 different businesses.

It's still the same resort though. Disney did it with Tower of Terror so the backside would blend into Morocco when viewed from inside of EPCOT.

 

[IzzyB]

Skyplex is in the county and Universal is in the city. So I believe the 3rd gate they can go as high as they want, but on their current property they are limited to 200 ft.

 

[Scott W.]

Skyplex is in the county and Universal is in the city. So I believe the 3rd gate they can go as high as they want, but on their current property they are limited to 200 ft.

Skyplex battle puts Orlando-Universal relationship in spotlight - Orlando Sentinel

 

[Mad Dog]

If you go beyond 199.9 ft., you need a blinking light at the top. Of course with the Skyplex coaster now approved, Universal can pretty much do whatever they want as all they have to do is point to Skyplex being approved.

Yeah, that was like a well plotted out chess match. A pure subterfuge move. Universal made it look like they were losing, when in actuality it was a big win. Universal played the Skyplex debate like a violin.

 

[Mad Dog]

Skyplex battle puts Orlando-Universal relationship in spotlight - Orlando Sentinel

Third park property, I believe, is outside the city.

 

[Scott W.]

Third park property, I believe, is outside the city.

I'd imagine so, if Skyplex is.

Let's see what Universal can do without a height limit.

 

[IzzyB]

I'd imagine so, if Skyplex is.

Let's see what Universal can do without a height limit.

Well in Orlando I would not assume anything. Our City lines are very interesting. On a road you can go from county, to city, back to county and it is a straight line almost. The city annexes any party of the county that they think they can make money off of

But yes, in this case the 3rd park is county.

 

[anihilnation]

Current Universal resort is limited to 200ft, the new land (third gate) is Orange County.

 

[maxairmike]

From MrEpcot on Twitter.

 

[UNIrd]

For a moment, I got excited thinking there was movement at EPCOT.

 

[Mad Dog]

For a moment, I got excited thinking there was movement at EPCOT.

That would be more like "Fantasy" Land.

 

[Brian G.]

Ohhhhh, they brought in more slides on site!

:clap:

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

While there is no height limit in the county there are height recommendations for the tourist area. So we should keep that in mind.

 

[Dan B]

Couple more from Mr Epcot

 

[SeventyOne]

Even outside city limits, you need a blinking red light on top--that raises certain aesthetic challenges.