Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[Nick]

A few quick updates:

 

[GAcoaster]

I heard from a friend yesterday that pricing for adding a VB pass to an existing AP should be coming sometime just after the first of the year. I'm expecting that to be a fairly big number ($150-$200 range).

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I heard from a friend yesterday that pricing for adding a VB pass to an existing AP should be coming sometime just after the first of the year. I'm expecting that to be a fairly big number ($150-$200 range).

Not too Bad actually.

 

[Brian G.]

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Will any IP's be present inside the park? I would think some characters every once in a while

 

[Scott W.]

Will any IP's be present inside the park? I would think some characters every once in a while

I think the Minions will no doubt be there for opening and you might have a character breakfast or something like that but on the whole, the place looks IP free and truth be told, it's refreshing to see.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I think the Minions will no doubt be there for opening and you might have a character breakfast or something like that but on the whole, the place looks IP free and truth be told, it's refreshing to see.

Maybe instead of a volcanic explosion, minions explode?

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

There is not even a hint of IP so far, and I love it.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Will any IP's be present inside the park? I would think some characters every once in a while

Nada.

 

[UK-Trigg]

Wonder what they have planned for a grand opening, fireworks, projections on the Volcano or maybe they'll just let the Volcano speak for itself.

Still a ways to go but what they have a achieved so far is astounding, @scott_walker posted s shot not long back which showed state of play from a year ago and I was literally jaw dropped with what they have done in just 1 year, way to go UNi.

 

[Scott W.]

Maybe instead of a volcanic explosion, minions explode?

You had me at minions explode.

 

[Scott W.]

Relatively big update for a Friday night:

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Scott W.]

 

[epcyclopedia]

Le sigh.

"Theming" is not a thing, it's a fan created construct that is not part of themed design.

They are installing scenery and hardscape and decor and other elements. They are not "theming" it. Theme is not slathered on like stucco. Visual elements can contribute to or reinforce a theme, but theming is not a thing and despite the fanboy foaming I know plenty within WDI and UC who would gladly backhand anyone who goes on about "theming" things are via decor/set dressing/etc.

In a restaurant like.. say.. a TGI Fridays, you have the perfect example of "SOS theming" aka: Sh!t on Shelves. That's not themed design.

Similarly grass huts with generic graphics amid modular steel aren't some pinnacle of themed design. Volcano bay very well might have a great theme that is well expressed, but it isn't covered in theming, no theming is being installed, and anyone with any hands in the process will likely be insulted to hear their work described as the act of "theming."

 

[bob albert]

I heard from a friend yesterday that pricing for adding a VB pass to an existing AP should be coming sometime just after the first of the year. I'm expecting that to be a fairly big number ($150-$200 range).

This is absurdly expensive for an ad on compred to pretty much anyone else. Disney is a 100 premium for two water parks on the pass. Universal is clearly looking to increased package sales to drive profits and does not expect to need passholders to pad the numbers for a while.

 

[Teebin]

This is absurdly expensive for an ad on compred to pretty much anyone else. Disney is a 100 premium for two water parks on the pass. Universal is clearly looking to increased package sales to drive profits and does not expect to need passholders to pad the numbers for a while.

I got the sense from GA that it was just a guess...

 

[Disneyhead]

Le sigh.

"Theming" is not a thing, it's a fan created construct that is not part of themed design.

They are installing scenery and hardscape and decor and other elements. They are not "theming" it. Theme is not slathered on like stucco. Visual elements can contribute to or reinforce a theme, but theming is not a thing and despite the fanboy foaming I know plenty within WDI and UC who would gladly backhand anyone who goes on about "theming" things are via decor/set dressing/etc.

In a restaurant like.. say.. a TGI Fridays, you have the perfect example of "SOS theming" aka: Sh!t on Shelves. That's not themed design.

Similarly grass huts with generic graphics amid modular steel aren't some pinnacle of themed design. Volcano bay very well might have a great theme that is well expressed, but it isn't covered in theming, no theming is being installed, and anyone with any hands in the process will likely be insulted to hear their work described as the act of "theming."

The correct term would be "placemaking". Which is adding decorative elements that reinforce the theme. And sometimes, as with the pretty tile work along the lazy river, it's simply decorative and doesn't reinforce the theme.

But it is common for lay fans to refer to these placemaking decorative elements as "theming" since they reinforce the theme. It's just easier and most people know what they are talking about.

 

[mitchada04]

Just saw a new Vacation Like you Mean It ad here in the UK. Same shots of Hulk but with the new trains, Kong was featured and it had snippets of Volcano Bay concept art and ended with the "Our Third Park Rises Summer 2016" image!