Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[Mad Dog]

Looking at that map, I'm curious how they would have connected to the golf course over the road.

The hotels they've built are worth so much more to the bottom line than that prospective golf course.

 

[Nick]

The hotels they've built are worth so much more to the bottom line than that prospective golf course.

It's not about the golf course, that was never a 100% thing, as obvious by the fact that it didn't happen.

It's more about the land.

 

[Mad Dog]

It's not about the golf course, that was never a 100% thing, as obvious by the fact that it didn't happen.

It's more about the land.

That's my point. Usage of the land.

 

[Scott W.]

It's not about the golf course, that was never a 100% thing, as obvious by the fact that it didn't happen.

It's more about the land.

The hotels on the map look a lot smaller as well.

Also interesting to see IOA without the lagoon.

 

[AdamLR89]

They probably thought Universal's future seemed so bleak during their so-called "dark ages" that they didn't think they would expand.

My Point Exactly they didn't do their research so it's not Universal's fault somebody was just too lazy to do the Homework before buying Property near a Major Theme Park it doesn't take a genius to figure that out...

 

[IzzyB]

The hotels they've built are worth so much more to the bottom line than that prospective golf course.

Did you see on the map where there was going to be timeshare villas on the golf course? I am sure that is where they thought they would make their money.

 

[Mad Dog]

Did you see on the map where there was going to be timeshare villas on the golf course? I am sure that is where they thought they would make their money.

Sure, they would have made money off of those. But, not nearly as significant as the hotels, VB, and multiplier effect of such a huge number of additional people on site.

 

[Teebin]

Did you see on the map where there was going to be timeshare villas on the golf course? I am sure that is where they thought they would make their money.

Yeah, it was rather short sighted of them in my opinion.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

Work on the volcano slide.

 

[Teebin]

Is it me, or is this volcano not looking very uniform in shape?... It is a bit of a criticism but more that I am shocked to see it.

 

[martymcflyy85]

Is it me, or is this volcano not looking very uniform in shape?... It is a bit of a criticism but more that I am shocked to see it.

If it was uniform then it would look too much like something out of a putt putt place. The fact that it is not uniform is a good thing, makes it look more realistic.

 

[Mad Dog]

If it was uniform then it would look too much like something out of a putt putt place. The fact that it is not uniform is a good thing, makes it look more realistic.

Exactly. I've yet to see a real volcano that was uniform.

 

[Teebin]

Exactly. I've yet to see a real volcano that was uniform.

Don't go all semantics on me! It was just my expectation from the concept art.

 

[Mad Dog]

Don't go all semantics on me! It was just my expectation from the concept art.

Semantics, shemantics. From the Landscaping Constitution, " Volcanoes are not created equal".

 

[sparky]

that Lady is just plain Greedy she just wants Cash and Sympathy to be Expected from Universal Orlando the thing that the Wallaces don't realize is once Volcano Bay is done with construction their home values will go up.

The increased property values was actually something they complained about. I'm guessing she isn't looking forward to the increased tax bill.
What is the thinking on the damage to the homes? Is it possible the cracks were caused by the construction? Could it be an issue of shoddy construction? Houses in Florida on built on slabs, or foundations?

 

[AdamLR89]

The increased property values was actually something they complained about. I'm guessing she isn't looking forward to the increased tax bill.
What is the thinking on the damage to the homes? Is it possible the cracks were caused by the construction? Could it be an issue of shoddy construction? Houses in Florida on built on slabs, or foundations?

yea all of those homes were built on a Foundation as my home was built on a solid foundation and then the rest of the house was built on it so it's Probably the way the home was built and it how it handles certain vibrations.

 

[sparky]

yea all of those homes were built on a Foundation as my home was built on a solid foundation and then the rest of the house was built on it so it's Probably the way the home was built and it how it handles certain vibrations.

Houses in the Houston area are built on slabs. Didn't know if Florida had the same problem with high water table. Do you think being on a foundation the house would hold up better or worse to vibrations from the construction?

 

[AdamLR89]

yea these homes were supposedly built to with stand Hurricane Force Winds that's what Deluca homes said during the process of the construction of the homes

 

[AdamLR89]

I Live in the Subdivision of Toscana in Orlando across from VB and I have'nt heard anybody else complain but the Wallaces lol but I love the view of Volcano Bay on Lucca Street it's really nice especially the front row seats to see the construction of Volcano Bay taking place but I have no Problem with Universal being neighbors.

 

[Teebin]

Yeah, apparently it was the sinking of the steel retaining pilings that drove people nuts for a while which is understandable. The thumping must have been tiresome.