- Jul 9, 2012
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It means NOTHING. It is a marketing ploy only. Or, being more pragmatic, they are basically saying it will be as good as a Disney water park.
Ah, got ya. Yeah It's an odd choice of wording but I can see how it stands out haha.
It means NOTHING. It is a marketing ploy only. Or, being more pragmatic, they are basically saying it will be as good as a Disney water park.
I'm also not sure why we're freaking out about exposed slides, as all the parks in Orlando have them.
Pay little attention to that. Universal has had the hokiest marketing schemes for YEARS.
Lest we forget Mummy being THE WORLD'S FIRST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILL RIDE.
The reason it came to mind was because of the talk about mat racing slides and Aqua Drag Racer isn't that old but thinking about it now, I don't think it would be that simple to just paint it since the plastic is colour molded when made.
So the Garage for Cabana Bay is strictly for Cabana Bay?
Yes, it takes a room key to get to it. Although the one pictured in the video I took is a new garage being built now, not the existing one for the hotel. No telling what the new one will be for, but I would guess employee parking on top for VB and bus drop-off below. As far as I know VB guest parking will be done at the same main garages as the theme parks.So the Garage for Cabana Bay is strictly for Cabana Bay?
How many rooms will the new towers have?
Adventure way is going to be even more crowded. Hoping Universal communicates effectively to potential Volcano Bay customers that they must park in the twin garages. Hoping they upgrade and promote pedestrian effectiveness as well.Yes, it takes a room key to get to it. Although the one pictured in the video I took is a new garage being built now, not the existing one for the hotel. No telling what the new one will be for, but I would guess employee parking on top for VB and bus drop-off below. As far as I know VB guest parking will be done at the same main garages as the theme parks.
That makes sense, but it didn't look to me like they're going much taller than one story. If they do, it's gonna be a terrible view for that side of one of the towers, just seeing a parking garage out the window instead of Sapphire Falls across the street. (I guess that'll help them push pool-side rooms for the upcost.)Thanks. I believe the new parking garage is primarily intended to make up space for the 400 rooms. Perhaps they will VIP it for special VB guests.
I haven't been following the construction of Volcano Bay too closely, but I was able to get some good views during my stay at Cabana Bay last week and took some video. (I loved Cabana Bay Beach Resort btw, my new favorite on-site hotel!)
After seeing it from high up, the plot of land is much bigger than it looks driving by on I-4. More photos and screenshots here.
And as for as people being disappointed already in this park... I am disappointed in them for pre-judging something so early.
Even in their original original plans drawn up for drainage permits they always had clearly visible slides in the far corner of the lot. I'm certain this is meant to be visible from I-4 and other nearby roads. And they aren't as themed as the other rides maybe so that people passing by know that it's a water park just by a glance. Just my opinion.
Original plans:
Slides by roads:
And I tell you what, this thing is gonna look amazing from Cabana Bay's pool:
You can see the volcano from all the room windows in the towers facing the pool and even from the Diner windows. Gonna be impressive when it's done!
Looks like we are close to the final pieces for the slides being installed before the platforms are erected.
I haven't been following the construction of Volcano Bay too closely, but I was able to get some good views during my stay at Cabana Bay last week and took some video. (I loved Cabana Bay Beach Resort btw, my new favorite on-site hotel!)
Slides by roads: