Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Scott W.]

I'm excited to see what Dave has to say in regard to the movement, as it really seems like full speed is ahead.

Such an exciting time, even if patience will be needed; seeing this finally get going is huge in so many ways.

That’s my thinking. I was originally going to say before the end of the year but they have enough announcements to keep social media happy until then. HHN, then Christmas, then HP celebration (probably with the coaster reveal) and then they make the new park announcement.

2019 also makes it seem like the new resort will open sooner when they say in 3 years instead of 4 or however long it will take.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

I wholeheartedly agree with it.

Gives them a good little pocket of time that isn't situated in a large season, and allows them to ride off of any strong momentum leading into the month of January with something that can keep the eyes on them.

 

[Teebin]

I believe it is common to plant grasses such as rye just to hold the earth in place until they get to the next phase. Especially necessary with the torrential rains in Florida I would think.

 

[Disneyhead]

I'm excited to see what Dave has to say in regard to the movement, as it really seems like full speed is ahead.

Such an exciting time, even if patience will be needed; seeing this finally get going is huge in so many ways.

Yes. Fast Tracked.

I would not expect an announcement until SW:GE media blitz is in full swing.

 

[Nick]

Yes. Fast Tracked.

I would not expect an announcement until SW:GE media blitz is in full swing.

Which SW:GE media blitz? The one that happens in the spring for DL (but is still a Nationwide campaign) or the blitz for the DHS version?

 

[Disneyhead]

Which SW:GE media blitz? The one that happens in the spring for DL (but is still a Nationwide campaign) or the blitz for the DHS version?

DHS.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

DHS.

Then wouldn't that be in the thicket of the Horror Nights blitz though, if Galaxy's Edge is on the goal for Late September/Early October?

 

[Nick]

Then wouldn't that be in the thicket of the Horror Nights blitz though, if Galaxy's Edge is on the goal for Late September/Early October?

October/November is more likely. I don't think September is truly a likelihood.

 

[JoeCamel]

October/November is more likely. I don't think September is truly a likelihood.

Christmas in the Galaxy? Yea, they are bringing back the lights!

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Best time to announce would be next year about a “resort expansion”. After SWL opens they can start dropping more details and Uni can then sabotage WDWs 50th with whatever “big” IP (that isn’t Nintendo) is going into the park.

 

[nickwilde]

I believe it is common to plant grasses such as rye just to hold the earth in place until they get to the next phase. Especially necessary with the torrential rains in Florida I would think.

It's almost definitely part of their construction permits, e.g. Temporary construction erosion and sediment control - Minnesota Stormwater Manual

 

[Scott W.]

It's almost definitely part of their construction permits, e.g. Temporary construction erosion and sediment control - Minnesota Stormwater Manual

Things like this is why I love this forum. The extended range of knowledge is crazy.

On the grass front, I can't imagine it's any more difficult to dig up grass and dirt than just dirt on it's own.

 

[Bobharlem]

Yeah, I think 2022 is an easy target now...

My money's on 2021, it's going to be crazy there starting next year.

 

[Scott W.]

My money's on 2021, it's going to be crazy there starting next year.

It’s definitely possible although it's an unpopular opinion here. Either or, it's progress.

 

[k_peek_2000]

My money's on 2021, it's going to be crazy there starting next year.

Theme parks on average take 4 years to build. I don't see this opening any sooner than late 2022.

 

[Scott W.]

Theme parks on average take 4 years to build. I don't see this opening any sooner than late 2022.

Skip to 22mins 30secs if it hasn't already.

You'll be seeing this land look very similar to above in the next few months. I think 2021 is ambitious but Summer 2022 should be more than feasible. Plus the construction crews don't need to worry about having a theme park next door already plus the challenge of building a new car park that has to work around an existing car park.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I hope they are aiming for 2022. No need to rush a new park.

 

[shiekra38]

Is Goddard Group involved with this new park?

I'm just trying to figure out who to hack

 

[Disneyhead]

Is Goddard Group involved with this new park?

I'm just trying to figure out who to hack

I don't believe so. I believe this is a Thinkwell project.

 

[shiekra38]

I don't believe so. I believe this is a Thinkwell project.

Ah, perhaps Universal's new fave...They worked on HP right?