Volcano Bay: General Discussion

[shiekra38]

Ooooo. Any guesses as to what we could get? :freak:

I'm expecting some of those tubes that have the translucent colors

 

[RFRees]

We picked up one of these ahead of our upcoming trip:

Amazon product ASIN B005K6JQXQ
Has a cable tether so we can loop it around/lock it up to a lounger. Fits a couple of phones with enough extra space for a few other small items if need be.

I got one of those as well. Seems to work well. Security will want to look at it before entering the park. Apparently the locking mechanism sorta looks like a blade in the baggage scanner.

 

[Evan]

Lawsuit filed over electric shocks at Volcano Bay, Universal says guest at fault

Typical Universal.

Despicable response.

 

[Journey_On]

They have removed the beach chairs at the end of Punga Racers. Interesting.

 

[Andysol]

They have removed the beach chairs at the end of Punga Racers. Interesting.

I was there a few weeks ago and the whole thing was closed down and dry as well. Had the bottom of the slides blocked off.

99% sure they’re doing something with the slides. Longer ending presumed.

 

[Journey_On]

I was there a few weeks ago and the whole thing was closed down and dry as well. Had the bottom of the slides blocked off.

99% sure they’re doing something with the slides. Longer ending presumed.

Yeah, it’s been non-operational for at least a couple months now.

I’m going to say that’s a really good assumption.

 

[Scott W.]

Doubling the run off at the expense of 24 loungers seems like a no brainer. Hopefully a quick fix before the busy busy season starts.

 

[randompixel]

Any expansion I would love to see something that kids in the 40-42 inch range can ride with their families. Not that we've been yet, but looking at the ride list it seems very much "kids here, adults over there". I guess just a family raft ride with a bottom rather than a cloverleaf.

 

[Scott W.]

 

[Teebin]

^ Anyone know what is wrong with it?

 

[JoeCamel]

^ Anyone know what is wrong with it?

Severe staining is one thing. Probably going to change the lip again

 

[Brian G.]

As pointed out in our What's Happening update, Punga Racers will be closed through May 31 for planned maintenance. Lengthy refurbishment with all things considered. I haven't heard anything but seems like a fix is finally on the way.

 

[MrRoamer]

As pointed out in our What's Happening update, Punga Racers will be closed through May 31 for planned maintenance. Lengthy refurbishment with all things considered. I haven't heard anything but seems like a fix is finally on the way.

Are you referring to a fix for the low weight limit due to the injuries? I've still been putting off going here because it seemed like things may have been built too quickly.

 

[JungleSkip]

Are you referring to a fix for the low weight limit due to the injuries? I've still been putting off going here because it seemed like things may have been built too quickly.

Yes.

You should go though. The park is awesome.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Are you referring to a fix for the low weight limit due to the injuries? I've still been putting off going here because it seemed like things may have been built too quickly.

That’s not an issue of it being built too quickly.

 

[MrRoamer]

That’s not an issue of it being built too quickly.

Maybe being built too quickly was the wrong choice of words. I know that there were unfinished things when they opened along with fluctuating weight capacities. Between those items, the whole shocking thing, and also an injury that I have personal knowledge of, I've been waiting it out. Plus my son can't swim good enough yet.

Maybe this summer will be the summer we give it a shot.

 

[Scott W.]

Looking good.

 

[Scott W.]

More photos in the comments.

 

[Teebin]

Being mostly out of doors, this might be the very first park to open in the months ahead...

 

[SeventyOne]

Being mostly out of doors, this might be the very first park to open in the months ahead...

I'm curious how this plays out -- not sure attendance would justify it. Anecdotally I've never gotten a sense 3-park APs were flying off the shelves. In fairness, water park option surprisingly rare around WDW APs as well.

On that subject, "Another Voice" --used to be THE expert on Disney back when the DisBoard was huge, still pops up on Twitter -- theorizes neither WDW water park re-opens this year, obstensibly for safety but in reality because to save costs. I don't know if VB and Aquatica follow that money-saving lead (latter is assuming SWO even opens again), or try to cash in on an untapped market.