Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[LieutLaww]

I really wish Universal/Disney would set up camera's on all builds so at the end of the build they could release a long time lapse of the construction so we get to see how everything comes together.

 

[Scott W.]

I really wish Universal/Disney would set up camera's on all builds so at the end of the build they could release a long time lapse of the construction so we get to see how everything comes together.

I think SeaWorld did that for Mako. I'd love to see the same thing, especially on a project of this scale. I can't see Disney doing it as it would ruin the magic and a storage medium hasn't been invented yet that could hold that many photos to create a time lapse.

 

[tielo]

I think SeaWorld did that for Mako. I'd love to see the same thing, especially on a project of this scale. I can't see Disney doing it as it would ruin the magic and a storage medium hasn't been invented yet that could hold that many photos to create a time lapse.

Disney only needs one frame a month.
Following this tread is the best thing of seeing the waterpark grow, it's amazing.

 

[Scott W.]

Disney only needs one frame a month.
Following this tread is the best thing of seeing the waterpark grow, it's amazing.

It's been fascinating. Trying to find any photos of Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach being constructed is tedious and unrewarding.

 

[Teebin]

Yes. You know, ADA compliance and all.

Right, except the other slides appear exempt. Perhaps too dangerous for those not in complete control of their bodies?

 

[Teebin]

This is the only construction project that I would love a live feed of. I think it is all so cool...

 

[Porkchop]

Yes. You know, ADA compliance and all.

Honest questions: Do people in wheel chairs take the elevator, leave their wheel chair up top, go down the slide, and someone from UNI escorts the wheel chair down the elevator to the end of the slide? Hows that work?

 

[Disneyhead]

Honest questions: Do people in wheel chairs take the elevator, leave their wheel chair up top, go down the slide, and someone from UNI escorts the wheel chair down the elevator to the end of the slide? Hows that work?

Yes. That's exactly how it works.

 

[Scott W.]

Yes. That's exactly how it works.

I can't think of any water slides that have an elevator besides the ski lift at BB.

Looking at the water coaster, it looks like you'll enter and exit on the same platform which would be the perfect ride for any wheelchair users.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Keep it all on topic, y'all.

 

[bob albert]

Keep it all on topic, y'all.

Volcano bay is cool.

 

[Teebin]

Bio posted a bunch of new and great ground pics today on the twit. Great closeups. The project makes my brain go ZING! It almost makes Kong look silly and I don't mean that as an insult.

 

[Journey_On]

We drove back from MNSSHP to Cabana a few nights ago and saw a full construction team still working/welding at 01:30am. I have no doubt that they want this thing completed way before June.

It's pretty neat to see the volcano lit up at night, even with all the scaffolding around it. They sure are working on it at night, into the late hours.

 

[Scott W.]

Orlando Theme Park News: Updated Aerial Imagery of Universal Orlando (Sept. 2016)

This annoys me as you can. I longer create a trial account with near map. I must have gone through about 30

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Teebin]

Hats off to the construction managers on this project. How they decide what, where, when is beyond me.

 

[Scott W.]

This map has been removed from the UO app but they still have a bit for Volcano Bay. I've added the highest res version of the map I could create when it was still there.

It's amazing how close the western CBBR tower will be to the lazy river.

Edit: looking at the UO app image and the recent photos of the water coaster and people suggesting show scenes. I think in my mind, what I'm visualising is something similar in the uphill segments to the BTMR indoor lift hill. Watching a POV, it looks like a perfect match. At about 30secs in:

 

[fryoj]

Orlando Theme Park News: Updated Aerial Imagery of Universal Orlando (Sept. 2016)

This annoys me as you can. I longer create a trial account with near map. I must have gone through about 30

Me too. lol Probably why they went to a guided demo model. You could just keep setting up trials and never pay for it.

 

[Scott W.]

Me too. lol Probably why they went to a guided demo model. You could just keep setting up trials and never pay for it.

You really have to love those temporary email accounts.

 

[Cheezbat]

Seeing it from an aerial view really shows that there a a few spots where they can expand this park. Nice photos!