Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[UAN17]

Can't get clarification from ANYONE in the UK about Volcano bay, emailed Universal and they were equally as useless.

Basically there's 2 ticket options, for the same price. A 2 day park explorer. And a 3day park explorer. Yet the 3 day explorer is only valid from June 1st (on some sites this now says may 25th). All I need to know is if I got the 3 park option, could I use the ticket before the 25th in the other 2 parks, or is it strictly no use at all with that ticket until the 25th.

What a nightmare. I could be paying $100+ for a day ticket when I can get a 3 park pass same price as a 2 park one.

 

[Scott W.]

Can't get clarification from ANYONE in the UK about Volcano bay, emailed Universal and they were equally as useless.

Basically there's 2 ticket options, for the same price. A 2 day park explorer. And a 3day park explorer. Yet the 3 day explorer is only valid from June 1st (on some sites this now says may 25th). All I need to know is if I got the 3 park option, could I use the ticket before the 25th in the other 2 parks, or is it strictly no use at all with that ticket until the 25th.

What a nightmare. I could be paying $100+ for a day ticket when I can get a 3 park pass same price as a 2 park one.

Personally, I'd wait and see how it goes. With all the crazyness going on with Trump, you might see a change in the exchange rate and you might get a cheaper deal.

Universal Orlando™ 3 Park Explorer Ticket

Ticket valid for arrivals from 25th May 2017.

 

[fryoj]

There is something about the look of these slides that makes them look severely dated. It's still relatively early days and we're looking at just the bare bones here so hopefully that will change over the next few weeks.

It's the colors. Brown and orange give that 70's living room vibe.

 

[Scott W.]

It's the colors. Brown and orange give that 70's living room vibe.

I think the black looks sun damaged as well.

 

[UAN17]

Personally, I'd wait and see how it goes. With all the crazyness going on with Trump, you might see a change in the exchange rate and you might get a cheaper deal.

It's hovered around $1.25 for a while now. Luckily I've bought several hundred dollars off a relative that deals in dollars regularly for a very favourable 'mate rate' but there's no question it's a massive price increase on the $1.50 I got 2 years back.

Doesn't help we're going over just over 3 weeks either

 

[JoeCamel]

I think the black looks sun damaged as well.

Same paint as Hulk tube?

 

[fryoj]

I think the black looks sun damaged as well.

lol, I was thinking the black was dark brown.

 

[Scott W.]

lol, I was thinking the black was dark brown.

You're absolutely right.

It's hovered around $1.25 for a while now. Luckily I've bought several hundred dollars off a relative that deals in dollars regularly for a very favourable 'mate rate' but there's no question it's a massive price increase on the $1.50 I got 2 years back.

Doesn't help we're going over just over 3 weeks either

Yeah, that's cutting it way too short. You'll have a great time regardless of the exchange rate.

 

[Alicia]

There is something about the look of these slides that makes them look severely dated. It's still relatively early days and we're looking at just the bare bones here so hopefully that will change over the next few weeks.

Looks like they hired the same brilliant guy that came up with these colors for the "new" paint at Epcot's Future World.

 

[12th Man]

Could just be the lighting, but I do agree, they do look a bit "Wet N' Wild-ish."

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Disney markets their water parks as an extra add on to your experience.
Universal is marketing VB as being apart of the experience, not an add on.

 

[quinnmac000]

I bet Universal will never offer that "buy two day park hopper and get third day free" again. That probably helps.

I wonder if you have a 5 day 2 park park to park will they still honor it at Volcano Bay for those who buy their tickets early.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Will it be possible to walk from Royal Pacific to Volcano Bay? I suspect the answer is 'no' but the Loews website says the walking paths will take you to each of the Universal properties. I'm thinking they haven't updated the website.

The Garden Walk was designed to connect everything including VB eventually. It's kind of the backup for when buses go down.

I would like to point out that I did tell you the price of a ticket would be comparable to the other parks. They don't want the locals to come unless they pay for it. It's not a babysitter or a hangout like Wet N Wild. This is a boutique park designed to keep guests on property longer.

As long as the gate to get to the Cabana Bay has a key card lock then you'll never be able to walk over to VB. The bus is probably just as quick if not quicker from every resort anyway.

 

[shiekra38]

Hmm, the pricing structure of VB is super confusing to me..

 

[tidecat]

In all honesty Universal should have moved the Aqua Drag Racers over to Volcano Bay.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

In all honesty Universal should have moved the Aqua Drag Racers over to Volcano Bay.

Nope. Low capacity.

 

[PeteThePoolMan]

As long as the gate to get to the Cabana Bay has a key card lock then you'll never be able to walk over to VB. The bus is probably just as quick if not quicker from every resort anyway.

It's usually open. At least the one for the garden walk. When I stayed at Sapphire Falls we were told not to cross the road but to use the garden walk to get to Cabana Bay to bowl. It was a much further walk and our key cards didn't access the gate to the pool area, but we were able to walk to the front of the resort. Bus would definitely be quicker though.

 

[adjjb]

Do we know that they will charge for parking?

They're charging $129 a ticket, they're so not going to give free parking.

 

[Dan B]

YES!!! Enjoy the drone footage of recent progress!

 

[randompixel]

YES!!! Enjoy the drone footage of recent progress!

@0:32 - they can charge a lot to get in because they've worked out how to get water to flow uphill.