I'm certain that most guests who look at that stunning frontal will wonder what's in the volcano rather than what's behind it.
Don't get me wrong it's going to be hours of fun, it's just I would expect this from some random Orlando water park not universal , a place where the Immersion standards are set so high, I'm not saying they didn't do that but I think deep down inside we all hate a volcano with its a** out haha whether u admit it or not , it just reminds me of those gowns you get when you in the hospital , from the front your fully clothed until you make that 180 degree turn lolTourists: "Omg that's a weird looking Volcano, OMG LOOK AT THAT FREAKING SLIDE LETS GOOO!"
Right! So don't forget about the lazy river that goes in the cave in the concept art^Lmao
And @Hockeyman55 i think you're right to some extent but when people realize they get to float through that volcano they're going to expect something to come out of it. After all, it's a water theme park, right?
I got a chance to work inside for a few days. Trust me, this whole discussion is literally all shruggable once you're inside. There are immersive queues, stunning sightlines, themed interiors, and pieces still being placed. The issue of exposed slides and beams is so trivial to me now, and logistically it makes perfect sense. Thematically it might seem cheap, but there's still lots of scenic work left to be done. Also, the budget is about 1/3rd of that which was given to Pandora, so I'd keep that in mind for perspective.
You seem to believe that building a blown out volcano was cheaper.Don't get me wrong it's going to be hours of fun, it's just I would expect this from some random Orlando water park not universal , a place where the Immersion standards are set so high, I'm not saying they didn't do that but I think deep down inside we all hate a volcano with its a** out haha whether u admit it or not , it just reminds me of those gowns you get when you in the hospital , from the front your fully clothed until you make that 180 degree turn lol
You seem to believe that building a blown out volcano was cheaper.
Actually until the 70s the inside was all exposed steel (and basketball court). Only the outside was finished. The interior was enclosed when the added the abominable snow man
When a 'mountain' built 58 years ago doesn't show any of it's support structure but can't be done today with modern construction technology. I guess it's okay though because UO told me the Waturi people said seeing support structures in half of the volcano are part of the fun!
Logistics maintenance, and environmental.I think that's what makes their decision so frustrating. It clearly was very expensive having the volcano supported structurally with the backside completely exposed, however I think a lot of us wish they just sealed it instead and used that money more wisely on maybe a show scene for the water coaster or actual rockwork for the manta racers.
Countless water parks all over the world and some in really poor Countries with triple amount of theming this park has with crazy slides and concepts etc
Name 10We will. We will all enjoy it for sure! It's just so sloppy on Universals part. They set the bar really high just to bring it back way down. I mean all the exposed slide structures etc etc. List goes on. Countless water parks all over the world and some in really poor Countries with triple amount of theming this park has with crazy slides and concepts etc. Laziness or lack of resources maybe got the best of them?! Makes me nervous for future projects .....
Actually until the 70s the inside was all exposed steel (and basketball court). Only the outside was finished. The interior was enclosed when the added the abominable snow man