Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[12th Man]

Wonder what the demand for Volcano Bay will be during the first summer. Will it be bonkers, where the park reaches capacity within the first operating hours of the day? Or be more chill, with access all day.

 

[JoeCamel]

Wonder what the demand for Volcano Bay will be during the first summer. Will it be bonkers, where the park reaches capacity within the first operating hours of the day? Or be more chill, with access all day.

Unless they come out with one day tickets and AP pricing I think Universal is expecting a full park each day

 

[UniversalCityFL]

Wonder what the demand for Volcano Bay will be during the first summer. Will it be bonkers, where the park reaches capacity within the first operating hours of the day? Or be more chill, with access all day.

I have a feeling some folks in the UO executive building are wondering the exact same thing.

 

[shiekra38]

Wonder what the demand for Volcano Bay will be during the first summer. Will it be bonkers, where the park reaches capacity within the first operating hours of the day? Or be more chill, with access all day.

Are ticket packages available for it yet? Their might not be anyone if they don't release those details soon

 

[Teebin]

While I never expected it too, I am finding this build to be more visually compelling than the spectacle going on over at AK. Of course, I realize that VB will have no mega ride attraction but still.

 

[shiekra38]

Interesting article from the informer, talks about the originally designed Lava Lagoon for Disney Paris

Welcome to Lava Lagoon, the original Volcano Bay

 

[JunoSynth]

Have they given details about the park hours or does any wise theme park Yoda have a idea what it could be?

 

[JoeCamel]

Are ticket packages available for it yet? Their might not be anyone if they don't release those details soon

They have three day park to park, three park days and a four day that adds VB on for $5 for the 4th day. No singles or AP word yet

 

[Mad Dog]

They have three day park to park, three park days and a four day that adds VB on for $5 for the 4th day. No singles or AP word yet

Universal is really working on the longer vacation stays and spending per guest (Hotels, Food, Merch)...Implementing the WDW system, big time. . Cha Ching, Cha Ching.

 

[Alicia]

Have they given details about the park hours or does any wise theme park Yoda have a idea what it could be?

This was posted awhile ago:

Hours for June are posted on the calendar for Volcano Bay. No hours for May 25-31 have posted as of this writing. Curiously, the only date with hours posted for July is July 5.

Even in the Summer, the closing times of 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM should allow for night rides, as well as the full effect of the volcanic eruption.

 

[Alicia]

Found it:

Park hours are on the UO website
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EDIT: Found this in this forum thread. I did not get it from the new Universal site.

 

[shiekra38]

They have three day park to park, three park days and a four day that adds VB on for $5 for the 4th day. No singles or AP word yet

Well if they don't have some kind of single day or include it with the AP I guess I'll never be going haha

 

[JoeCamel]

Well if they don't have some kind of single day or include it with the AP I guess I'll never be going haha

I agree, if I can't add it to an AP or get single day I will have to make do at CBBR. I think that will change after opening but we are 2 months out to see what happens.

 

[shiekra38]

I agree, if I can't add it to an AP or get single day I will have to make do at CBBR. I think that will change after opening but we are 2 months out to see what happens.

Yes..I am getting more and more nervous that this will only be available to people who stay three days

That, and the poor attractions debuted the last couple of years are making me reconsider my pass next year

 

[Mad Dog]

I'm guessing the policy for the grand opening first three months (summer peak season) may be different than the longer term policy. They haven't released details yet. That may be because they're still watching to see what the demand for the opening months is going to be before they make a commitment.

 

[JoeCamel]

I'm guessing the policy for the grand opening first three months (summer peak season) may be different than the longer term policy. They haven't released details yet. That may be because they're still watching to see what the demand for the opening months is going to be before they make a commitment.

I get it but Universal has always made me feel valued as an AP and I want to give them money, I hope that continues and doesn't morph into the Disney model where I felt they only wanted to take my money

 

[shiekra38]

I get it but Universal has always made me feel valued as an AP and I want to give them money, I hope that continues and doesn't morph into the Disney model where I felt they only wanted to take my money

Exactly...There is a reason I have an AP to Universal and only go to Disney cause I get in free

 

[Mad Dog]

I get it but Universal has always made me feel valued as an AP and I want to give them money, I hope that continues and doesn't morph into the Disney model where I felt they only wanted to take my money

My guess is that they'll do some special AP events, as is their rep. And probably special ticketing also. But maybe not the first couple of months. If demand is real high, then the limited capacity of a water theme park becomes an issue. You can only fit so many people in X space. There has to be a ton of AP holders out there.It can become a quandry on how to handle so many people.....I think demand is going to go through the roof for this summer at VB. I know I'll get criticized for saying this (and I'm one of the people that have welcomed Pandora from the start, even when most people were naysayers), but I think Volcano Bay is going to surpass Pandora in fan interest, excitement & participation.

 

[Scott W.]

My guess is that they'll do some special AP events, as is their rep. And probably special ticketing also. But maybe not the first couple of months. If demand is real high, then the limited capacity of a water theme park becomes an issue. You can only fit so many people in X space. There has to be a ton of AP holders out there.It can become a quandry on how to handle so many people.....I think demand is going to go through the roof for this summer at VB.

I think VB and Avatar are the only reasons I have to return to Orlando this year but knowing how crazy busy both will be, makes it a lot easier to put off a trip till next year.

I think the only negative thing people will say about VB over the next few months will be how busy it is. The people at Universal must be praying that the queueless system works flawlessly. Last thing they want is a stream of angry people leaving the park like when 1990.

 

[Mad Dog]

I think VB and Avatar are the only reasons I have to return to Orlando this year but knowing how crazy busy both will be, makes it a lot easier to put off a trip till next year.

I think the only negative thing people will say about VB over the next few months will be how busy it is. The people at Universal must be praying that the queueless system works flawlessly. Last thing they want is a stream of angry people leaving the park like when 1990.

Well, the major problem with 1990 though, was that hardly anything worked when they opened it. I don't see that situation with VB. Water slides are child's play compared to new tech attractions.