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[s8film40]

I assume that once Skyplex gets built Unicorp expects it to drive attendance to both of there properties and I-Drive as a whole. I could see then partnering with ticket offerings and such as well.

Yeah I get the idea that more going on in I drive will drive greater attendance in the area. I'm thinking if I were to visit I just don't see an appeal in going up in a high observation attraction twice. Given the choice I would much prefer to take a quick ride up to an observation deck where I can take my time to look around as opposed to a slow long ride up with a limited time to view from a lower elevation.

 

[Nick]

The real MVP right here

 

[ChrisFL]

I used to think that Universal may have had an argument about sightlines....then I visited Universal Osaka which is basically built inside of a city with a MASSIVE bridge right next to it, and several skyscrapers all around....completely killing any sightlines or immersion.

So if they were ok with it there, this should be minor.

Edited to add pics of what I mean

 

[Teebin]

Goodness, I was skipping a beat wondering where do I know the name Bob Waddington from... I had baited breath waiting to see if I recognized him! HA!

 

[Nick]

Watching this, there is almost unanimous support for Skyplex... very little against it.

 

[Teebin]

Watching this, there is almost unanimous support for Skyplex... very little against it.

Yeah, and it seems as though that mailer might have backfired. Perhaps UOR will have to come up with another way to sink it once it opens.

BTW, I was a bit shocked to see that Mark NeJame knew all about getting trespassed at Universal!

 

[s8film40]

It's interesting that a story just broke about Universal having a contract to buy that 400+ acres area that was auctioned just recently. It would make a lot of sense for them to want to limit the height of this if they're planning 3rd park right there.

Sources: Universal Studios has contract for Colony Capital land, lobbying for Skyplex delay - GrowthSpotter

 

[Nick]

I-Drive 360 guy: "If it isn't about competition, why did Universal send out the mailers?" - Nailed it.

 

[Brian G.]

It's interesting that a story just broke about Universal having a contract to buy that 400+ acres area that was auctioned just recently. It would make a lot of sense for them to want to limit the height of this if they're planning 3rd park right there.

Sources: Universal Studios has contract for Colony Capital land, lobbying for Skyplex delay - GrowthSpotter

and now we know why they weren't showing their hand.

 

[ChrisFL]

Maybe Universal should just buy them out and run it as part of a CityWalk part 2?

 

[s8film40]

I-Drive 360 guy: "If it isn't about competition, why did Universal send out the mailers?" - Nailed it.

Honestly I have a hard time believing it's about competition. If so they would have opposed Orlando Eye.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I-Drive 360 guy: "If it isn't about competition, why did Universal send out the mailers?" - Nailed it.

You know there are people watching that live chat right?

 

[s8film40]

and now we know why they weren't showing their hand.

The guy representing Skyplex just confirmed Universal has the property under contract and suggested they should build a theme park on the site. I think he just killed his case.

 

[Nick]

You know there are people watching that live chat right?

And I should care why?

 

[Nick]

Skyplex passes by a unanimous vote.

 

[GAcoaster]

Now lets see if it actually gets built...

 

[s8film40]

Now lets see if it actually gets built...

That truly is the bigger issue. I think it's got at least a 10% chance of getting built.

 

[ChrisFL]

The guy representing Skyplex just confirmed Universal has the property under contract and suggested they should build a theme park on the site. I think he just killed his case.

Wow

 

[Brian G.]

If 3rd gate is planned for this land, I wonder if Skyplex investors will back away.

 

[fryoj]

So will this open the door for Universal to build something even taller on the colony property? Something to make the skyplex seem less impressive. Or will they even care enough to change their plans?