Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[adjjb]

I think the best thing everyone can do right now is completely panic.

They need to decide what is most important to attempt to finish in the days they have left and leave the rest. Because there's way to much to do and impossible time to finish.

I think those stairs up to the drop slide is a 24/7 job if they're tweeting you'll be able to ride that in 5 days. There's no way that'll be ready and fully tested in 5 days right now.

 

[Magic-Man]

Was anyone riding the wave slide?

 

[Mad Dog]

We are just having fun talking about how far behind they might be as there is NOTHING else to talk about except some 2-bit hotels they might build. So let some of us rant and rave while others state that it is all normal and they can have it ready in no-time... which is a good thing because, practically no-time is what they have right now.

So then how about giving us some tidbits about future Universal projects so we have something to talk about. I know you're holding out on some good info.

 

[Magic-Man]

Another review!

 

[12th Man]

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Nick isn't in the park. That's not a review.

 

[12th Man]

Nick isn't in the park. That's not a review.

Linked Sheehy's Tweet saying that the back of the Volcano isn't much of a problem inside the park. Is it not showing up?

 

[Alicia]

Linked Sheehy's Tweet saying that the back of the Volcano isn't much of a problem inside the park. Is it not showing up?

I see it.

 

[ChristopherSE]

Line seems a little lengthy for the green slide. Do we know if they are using TapuTapu for the mock or is this just a standby line?

 

[Eckert]

Line seems a little lengthy for the green slide. Do we know if they are using TapuTapu for the mock or is this just a standby line?

Gotta test that virtual line somehow!

 

[Miketheboss]

 

[Miketheboss]

From Facebook posted 25 minutes ago...

Matt Korn.......I was just told by someone that some of the rides at Volcano Bay have a weight restriction of 250 lbs and that there are scales to get weighed.......is this true?

His response...

Lisa, some of the attractions have scales. Please consult Guest Services for more information.

 

[Kwame]

From Facebook posted 25 minutes ago...



His response...

Don't all ProSlide aqua coasters have scales on them?

 

[Brian G.]

From Facebook posted 25 minutes ago...



His response...

It's nothing new, sadly. At Aquatica, most of the slides are 300lb max weight.

 

[blue180]

Line seems a little lengthy for the green slide. Do we know if they are using TapuTapu for the mock or is this just a standby line?

Lol that line is what, barely a level below the main slide platform? I wouldn't consider it lengthy/its maybe a 10 minute wait. Its testing period. I think everyone is getting a little too critical here. Give it some time / wait till the general public is in the park.

 

[Miketheboss]

Don't all ProSlide aqua coasters have scales on them?

I don't know. No waterpark I've ever been to has had them.

It's nothing new, sadly. At Aquatica, most of the slides are 300lb max weight.

I had no idea. But is there a scale?

 

[Cheezbat]

Don't all ProSlide aqua coasters have scales on them?

Yep.

I remember them for both the water coasters at Holiday World, the one in Dollys Splash Country, and Water World in Colorado.

 

[Brian G.]

I don't know. No waterpark I've ever been to has had them.



I had no idea. But is there a scale?

I'm sure there is - I just have never seen it personally.

 

[Alicia]

I don't know. No waterpark I've ever been to has had them.



I had no idea. But is there a scale?

There's usually a square or colored shape you're told to stand in when you're next to go. The attendant looks at a weight readout or green light in some cases to make sure you pass. The square you stand on before the slide is the scale.

At Wet n Wild it was especially important for all multi person rides. If your group exceeds the total weight limit the attendant will swap out people with others in line to get the total under the correct weight.

I've only ever been turned away from the black hole myself. And technically we could've waited until single riders came so we could ride with them instead of each other, but we didn't feel like waiting.

It's common at all water parks, it's just not something you notice. Just looks like the floor, with seams hidden by a red square or design. But you'll see fine print in the ride restrictions at the entrance to each slide that says individual weight limit or total weight limit per raft.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Slide open or not, I'm going to go enjoy it and have tons of fun like most guests