Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[knightlock]

It means NOTHING. It is a marketing ploy only. Or, being more pragmatic, they are basically saying it will be as good as a Disney water park.

Ah, got ya. Yeah It's an odd choice of wording but I can see how it stands out haha.

 

[Absimilliard]

Pictures of each type of Mat Racer:

The ProRacer. In this picture, its the prototype at Proslide's own Mont Cascades.

The OctopusRacer. This is the prototype at Kings Island.

The KrakenRacer. This was the second built at Great Escape in Upstate NY.

 

[UniversalCityFL]

I'm also not sure why we're freaking out about exposed slides, as all the parks in Orlando have them.

The answer is in your question

Pay little attention to that. Universal has had the hokiest marketing schemes for YEARS.

Lest we forget Mummy being THE WORLD'S FIRST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILL RIDE.

 

[Teebin]

Lest we forget Mummy being THE WORLD'S FIRST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILL RIDE.

THAT is what I was thinking of but couldn't remember. What a joke. Spider Man was more psychological for me as back in 1999 I really thought I was going to die falling to the concrete. As we fell, I thought "I DIDN'T COME HERE FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!" and I was serious.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Guys, the plot is dirt and the slides went up less than a month ago. Maybe, just maybe, they aren't done with installation.

 

[Journey_On]

The reason it came to mind was because of the talk about mat racing slides and Aqua Drag Racer isn't that old but thinking about it now, I don't think it would be that simple to just paint it since the plastic is colour molded when made.

With Aqua Drag Racer being the newest ride, I thought they would think of moving it to VB. Especially since it has flames painted on the sides - kind of fits in with the volcano theme, yeah?

 

[Alicia]

I haven't been following the construction of Volcano Bay too closely, but I was able to get some good views during my stay at Cabana Bay last week and took some video. (I loved Cabana Bay Beach Resort btw, my new favorite on-site hotel!)



After seeing it from high up, the plot of land is much bigger than it looks driving by on I-4. More photos and screenshots here.

And as for as people being disappointed already in this park... I am disappointed in them for pre-judging something so early.

Even in their original original plans drawn up for drainage permits they always had clearly visible slides in the far corner of the lot. I'm certain this is meant to be visible from I-4 and other nearby roads. And they aren't as themed as the other rides maybe so that people passing by know that it's a water park just by a glance. Just my opinion.

Original plans:

Slides by roads:

And I tell you what, this thing is gonna look amazing from Cabana Bay's pool:

You can see the volcano from all the room windows in the towers facing the pool and even from the Diner windows. Gonna be impressive when it's done!

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

So the Garage for Cabana Bay is strictly for Cabana Bay?

 

[JungleSkip]

So the Garage for Cabana Bay is strictly for Cabana Bay?

Yes

 

[Alicia]

So the Garage for Cabana Bay is strictly for Cabana Bay?

Yes, it takes a room key to get to it. Although the one pictured in the video I took is a new garage being built now, not the existing one for the hotel. No telling what the new one will be for, but I would guess employee parking on top for VB and bus drop-off below. As far as I know VB guest parking will be done at the same main garages as the theme parks.

 

[Teebin]

How many rooms will the new towers have?

 

[JungleSkip]

How many rooms will the new towers have?

400 rooms between them

Universal Orlando Close Up | Cabana Bay Beach Resort Expansion | Universal Orlando Blog

 

[Teebin]

400 rooms between them

Universal Orlando Close Up | Cabana Bay Beach Resort Expansion | Universal Orlando Blog

Thanks. I believe the new parking garage is primarily intended to make up space for the 400 rooms. Perhaps they will VIP it for special VB guests.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Yes, it takes a room key to get to it. Although the one pictured in the video I took is a new garage being built now, not the existing one for the hotel. No telling what the new one will be for, but I would guess employee parking on top for VB and bus drop-off below. As far as I know VB guest parking will be done at the same main garages as the theme parks.

Adventure way is going to be even more crowded. Hoping Universal communicates effectively to potential Volcano Bay customers that they must park in the twin garages. Hoping they upgrade and promote pedestrian effectiveness as well.

 

[Alicia]

Thanks. I believe the new parking garage is primarily intended to make up space for the 400 rooms. Perhaps they will VIP it for special VB guests.

That makes sense, but it didn't look to me like they're going much taller than one story. If they do, it's gonna be a terrible view for that side of one of the towers, just seeing a parking garage out the window instead of Sapphire Falls across the street. (I guess that'll help them push pool-side rooms for the upcost.)

 

[Dan B]

I haven't been following the construction of Volcano Bay too closely, but I was able to get some good views during my stay at Cabana Bay last week and took some video. (I loved Cabana Bay Beach Resort btw, my new favorite on-site hotel!)



After seeing it from high up, the plot of land is much bigger than it looks driving by on I-4. More photos and screenshots here.

And as for as people being disappointed already in this park... I am disappointed in them for pre-judging something so early.

Even in their original original plans drawn up for drainage permits they always had clearly visible slides in the far corner of the lot. I'm certain this is meant to be visible from I-4 and other nearby roads. And they aren't as themed as the other rides maybe so that people passing by know that it's a water park just by a glance. Just my opinion.

Original plans:

Slides by roads:

And I tell you what, this thing is gonna look amazing from Cabana Bay's pool:

You can see the volcano from all the room windows in the towers facing the pool and even from the Diner windows. Gonna be impressive when it's done!

Nice footage and blog, thanks for the update.

 

[Dan B]

Looks like we are close to the final pieces for the slides being installed before the platforms are erected.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Looks like we are close to the final pieces for the slides being installed before the platforms are erected.

Love the density in that photo lol

 

[JungleSkip]

I know some aren't happy that those slides are a bit out in the open, but man I love how serpentine they are. The more curves the better.

 

[randompixel]

I haven't been following the construction of Volcano Bay too closely, but I was able to get some good views during my stay at Cabana Bay last week and took some video. (I loved Cabana Bay Beach Resort btw, my new favorite on-site hotel!)


Slides by roads:

If these Hybrids come to fruition it is instantly going to become my new favourite waterpark.