Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[maxairmike]

As far as I was aware, the entire area had been remediated. I wonder if this is a further level of cleaning required for heavier construction disturbance related to the planned roadway extensions?

 

[Teebin]

I thought that land had already been cleaned up. I am so confused...

 

[darkridelover]

By classifying it as a Brownfield the local government can tap into federal money to ready the land for economic development and to do with what they please. Brownfield classification has also been used to acquire land that has sat idle, unused, or abandoned. My guess is Universal has worked out a deal with the local government to acquire and ready the land to use as part of their transit system.

 

[Teebin]

^ Wow, the things some of you know astounds me. I had never heard the term before.

 

[Scott W.]

By classifying it as a Brownfield the local government can tap into federal money to ready the land for economic development and to do with what they please. Brownfield classification has also been used to acquire land that has sat idle, unused, or abandoned. My guess is Universal has worked out a deal with the local government to acquire and ready the land to use as part of their transit system.

When you say their transit system, who's do you mean?

Interesting stuff.

 

[Scott W.]

I seen this earlier and thought it would be relevant since the idea of transparent screens on a monorail between the two resorts has been mentioned plenty of times.

 

[Teebin]

I seen this earlier and thought it would be relevant since the idea of transparent screens on a monorail between the two resorts has been mentioned plenty of times.

Those are transparent OLED screens, correct? I would think that would cost a fortune for every window on a monorail even though it would be great.

 

[Scott W.]

Those are transparent OLED screens, correct? I would think that would cost a fortune for every window on a monorail even though it would be great.

Give it a few years and the prices will tumble like all technology. The screens would be a small percentage of the overall price but would be one of the most noticeable aspects.

Then again, how much of a necessity are they anyway? Would Universal want you to see outside the monorail at any stage?

 

[Teebin]

Give it a few years and the prices will tumble like all technology. The screens would be a small percentage of the overall price but would be one of the most noticeable aspects.

Then again, how much of a necessity are they anyway? Would Universal want you to see outside the monorail at any stage?

True, it's either i-drive or Lockheed Martin. So, US kitch or US weapons development. What a dichotomy!

 

[bob albert]

What is a potential time universal could announce something about this plot or do they just do that stuff at random?

 

[LiamRowbotham]

I seen this earlier and thought it would be relevant since the idea of transparent screens on a monorail between the two resorts has been mentioned plenty of times.

Holy goodness that would be one heck of a selling point. A total "our monorail is better than yours" move.

 

[Teebin]

I wish they could move that large power station/grid thingy. It is smack dab in the middle of what would be the resort.

Google Maps

 

[Scott W.]

I wish they could move that large power station/grid thingy. It is smack dab in the middle of what would be the resort.

Google Maps

I'd be more concerned about the sewage treatment facility next door.

 

[Teebin]

I'd be more concerned about the sewage treatment facility next door.

A few acres of Confederate Jasmine as a barrier should fix the issue. (joking)

 

[Teebin]

These power lines come down from that power grid, right through the center of the property. (picture is looking north)

 

[Joel]

I wish they could move that large power station/grid thingy. It is smack dab in the middle of what would be the resort.

Google Maps

These power lines come down from that power grid, right through the center of the property. (picture is looking north)

I have no doubt these will be addressed in the plans with the power station being moved and the lines buried/moved.

 

[Mad Dog]

These power lines come down from that power grid, right through the center of the property. (picture is looking north)

Use your imagination. Build & theme an attraction under it. Then when something terrible goes wrong, imagine the "shock" value experienced.

 

[Scott W.]

Use your imagination. Build & theme an attraction under it. Then when something terrible goes wrong, imagine the "shock" value experienced.

I think the world is finally ready for a Tango and Cash ride.

 

[GAcoaster]

The substation and all the power lines are a pretty easy fix. It would all need upgrading for the new resort property anyway.

 

[Teebin]

You all think they can put those high mega lines underground? That is serious "slice through an M1 tank" kind of power.