Volcano Bay: General Discussion

[Frank Drackman]

is vinyl a surface you expect to paint? I sort of assumed that was why it was vinyl (low maintenance on paper)but yes, the sun is brutal!

 

[Scott W.]

is vinyl a surface you expect to paint? I sort of assumed that was why it was vinyl (low maintenance on paper)but yes, the sun is brutal!

You can paint on it.

The UV in Florida is ridiculous.

I print on PVC banner, the same material as this. Uncoated, the colour should last about 3 years, laminated or coated, it should last about 7 years.

I've spoken to printers in Florida, who have had untreated PVC banner barely last a year.

Printed images of food can result in bad results as red and yellow tend to fade faster than blues and greens so you can end up with photos of food that look green and disgusting.

 

[tielo]

When we bought our home in Florida we had it painted with stuff that goes onto lighthouses (sun, wind, salty air) and it keeps it's color for +25 years. Sure it's more expensive but in the long run it saves a ton of money and work. Not sure why they don't use that...

 

[Scott W.]

When we bought our home in Florida we had it painted with stuff that goes onto lighthouses (sun, wind, salty air) and it keeps it's color for +25 years. Sure it's more expensive but in the long run it saves a ton of money and work. Not sure why they don't use that...

I don't know if that would work as I imagine that kind of paint is probably quite thick and will be harden when it sets. The PVC roofing will be quite flexible and is prone to shrinking and enlarging with heat which might crack the paint.

The roofs probably lastest longer than expected and they should be cheap and easy to replace.

The reason they probably went with this concept is because it's easy to print on, it can be easily stretched to fit most shapes and it works. It also has the added benefit of being able to print on both sides so the inside of the buildings will show off the print.



I must have found this interesting enough to take a photo on my last trip. If you look closely, you can see how the multiple panels are heat welded together and how the panels are attached to the skeleton of the roof.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I don't know if that would work as I imagine that kind of paint is probably quite thick and will be harden when it sets. The PVC roofing will be quite flexible and is prone to shrinking and enlarging with heat which might crack the paint.

The roofs probably lastest longer than expected and they should be cheap and easy to replace.

The reason they probably went with this concept is because it's easy to print on, it can be easily stretched to fit most shapes and it works. It also has the added benefit of being able to print on both sides so the inside of the buildings will show off the print.

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I must have found this interesting enough to take a photo on my last trip. If you look closely, you can see how the multiple panels are heat welded together and how the panels are attached to the skeleton of the roof.

Also won't rot with all the water around that park.

 

[Bulldog45]

Did this reopen today? Be interested to see the turnout and how they are handling all the COVID guidelines.

 

[Brian G.]

Did this reopen today? Be interested to see the turnout and how they are handling all the COVID guidelines.

It did. Guidelines weren't much different than when the park closed.

 

[Mad Dog]

Universal did a live 20 minute feed from the park shortly before it opened this morning.....sunrise

 

[Brian G.]

Universal's Volcano Bay reopens after 4-month seasonal closure

Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park reopened today after a nearly 4-month long closure. The park closed last November due to expected lower demand in the cooler winter months, especially as the Resort navigated its way through the pandemic. During the closure, Universal performed annu

www.insideuniversal.net

 

[Rikku]

Any updates on the back of the park lockers/showers and if they are open? That really frustrated me when I went last day last year was both back of park locker and shower stations were closed, even filled a request at customer service asking them to please open them. Any info on this?

 

[Journey_On]

Any updates on the back of the park lockers/showers and if they are open? That really frustrated me when I went last day last year was both back of park locker and shower stations were closed, even filled a request at customer service asking them to please open them. Any info on this?

It looks like the Rainforest restrooms themselves are open, but not the locker banks. This is on a Monday, though (not sure if it's different on the weekend).

 

[Rikku]

It looks like the Rainforest restrooms themselves are open, but not the locker banks. This is on a Monday, though (not sure if it's different on the weekend).

Bummer....I hope it comes back sometime soon

 

[Scott W.]

Has this bus area ever been used for guests?

 

[Journey_On]

Has this bus area ever been used for guests?

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Technically, yes - large groups arriving via charter bus.

 

[shiekra38]

I wonder if this will be a problem for the water parks this summer. I assume they have a stockpile

Also, lol at "poolmagedon"....everything is so hyper-intense these day

A major chlorine shortage is set to spoil summertime fun in the swimming pool

The worst chlorine shortage the country has ever seen is set to rock this summer's pool season.

www.cnbc.com

 

[JawsVictim]

Is VB still doing early park entry for onsite guests?

 

[RedButton]

Is VB still doing early park entry for onsite guests?

Yes, just used it last week.

 

[Rikku]

Any updates on the back of the park lockers/showers and if they are open? That really frustrated me when I went last day last year was both back of park locker and shower stations were closed, even filled a request at customer service asking them to please open them. Any info on this?

Sorry to ask again but asking again especially with no more capacity limits, are the back lockers open yet now?

 

[Journey_On]

Sorry to ask again but asking again especially with no more capacity limits, are the back lockers open yet now?

I would say yes. I saw a locker attendant back there last week or so. My favorite lockers.

 

[Rikku]

I would say yes. I saw a locker attendant back there last week or so. My favorite lockers.

Can't stand the front of park lockers haha