Wouldn't be surprised...Well we all know SNW fits into the Kidzone plot haha
Wouldn't be surprised...Well we all know SNW fits into the Kidzone plot haha
So it sounds like UC was still actively working on things and final construction plans were not complete yet. I guess we are looking at a pretty solid delay then if UC members will have to be re-hired to complete projects prior to construction.Epic Universe vertical construction is paused. If and when it resumes, the Universal Creative team assigned to it will need to be back. They were actively working in tandem with construction.
I have heard that some that were let go were told they would be able to come back if/when the project(s) go back into active development, which was nice to hear. But I doubt that goes for everyone.
One thing to consider on all this, most every construction project everywhere will be put on hold because of the economy. Construction and materials will be a buyers market next year. There will be a lot of companies that will do work for close to cost just to be able to cover their bills. Uni would be able to negotiate a lot of cost cutting over waiting until 2023 or that neighborhood. If they aren't planning something like a 5 year delay or significant change to what's going in the park, starting construction next year still makes good business sense. Having a shiny new park to draw tourists come 23/24 would help.
That's what I was getting at asking about the Universal Creative folks that were laid off. If they were still actively involved with the design of the park/attractions before being laid off then there is still a ways to go before Universal is ready to pull the trigger on construction contracts. Those folks will need to be re-hired and the design work finished. I wouldn't be surprised if some generic BOH buildings go up or roads get paved next year, but sounds like anything guest facing is delayed for a while.One thing to consider on all this, most every construction project everywhere will be put on hold because of the economy. Construction and materials will be a buyers market next year. There will be a lot of companies that will do work for close to cost just to be able to cover their bills. Uni would be able to negotiate a lot of cost cutting over waiting until 2023 or that neighborhood. If they aren't planning something like a 5 year delay or significant change to what's going in the park, starting construction next year still makes good business sense. Having a shiny new park to draw tourists come 23/24 would help.
I'll believe EU is cancelled when the palm tree vanishes. When the tree leaves, so does hope.
Epic Universe vertical construction is paused. If and when it resumes, the Universal Creative team assigned to it will need to be back. They were actively working in tandem with construction.
I have heard that some that were let go were told they would be able to come back if/when the project(s) go back into active development, which was nice to hear. But I doubt that goes for everyone.
Any idea why they waited this long to make these changes? Parts of the country are leaving quarantine, so the economy is picking up (yes, I know, plenty of faulty logic in that sentence).Epic Universe vertical construction is paused. If and when it resumes, the Universal Creative team assigned to it will need to be back. They were actively working in tandem with construction.
I have heard that some that were let go were told they would be able to come back if/when the project(s) go back into active development, which was nice to hear. But I doubt that goes for everyone.
I mean, it’s not ending though.Any idea why they waited this long to make these changes? Parts of the country are leaving quarantine, so the economy is picking up (yes, I know, plenty of faulty logic in that sentence).
I would think that Comcast would’ve been less bullish during quarantine and a little more bullish as it ended. Feels like the opposite is happening.
The whole reason Universal is willing to put up such a huge price tag for this stuff is because it's an entirely new park. New park means hopefully longer stays at hotels, which means 4-park ticket options, which means more chance of people buying merch or eating at a Universal restaurant, which means much higher earnings.This post may not age well
What if they stop...re-sell the land
Build everything from EU at the original parks
I wouldn't hate it
This post may not age well
What if they stop...re-sell the land
Build everything from EU at the original parks
I wouldn't hate it
Yes, I understand the whole reason behind EU, and believe me, I want it to happenThe whole reason Universal is willing to put up such a huge price tag for this stuff is because it's an entirely new park. New park means hopefully longer stays at hotels, which means 4-park ticket options, which means more chance of people buying merch or eating at a Universal restaurant, which means much higher earnings.
The whole point here is to increase stays and expands the resort. I highly doubt they abandon this plan unless circumstances prove to be dire economically for UPR.
Any idea why they waited this long to make these changes? Parts of the country are leaving quarantine, so the economy is picking up (yes, I know, plenty of faulty logic in that sentence).
I just can't see this being cancelled or delayed for an insane amount of time.
I still think that Universal should be skating to where the puck is going to be. If it's delayed a year, so be it and it opens in 2024.
Are we really expecting tourism to die for 3 or 4 years?