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Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

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Hockeyman55 said:
Fingers crossed for a tiki bar
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I hear it will be enchanted.
 
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Just a reminder to everyone. Teebin, probably the most accurate Insider alive, has been here on OU from the beginning of this project, filling us in on the VB details. He broke the story way back when Universal was still considering calling it Wonder Sea. :thumbsup: Just like to give credit where it's due. :)
 
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A few more thoughts looking at the map and the recent revelations.

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Something I've just noticed is that there seems to be a path that leads to Cabana Bay. It could maybe just be a service entrance but why would they include it in what is a bare bones map? There is also a dead end entrance that leads onto the I4 as well so take this with a grain of salt. :thumbsup:
 
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I think the hut structure with the surrounding rocks on the southern part of the map looks more appropriate as a park entrance. That entrance you're looking at could be the hotel guest entrance.
 
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scott_walker said:
A few more thoughts looking at the map and the recent revelations.


Something I've just noticed is that there seems to be a path that leads to Cabana Bay. It could maybe just be a service entrance but why would they include it in what is a bare bones map? There is also a dead end entrance that leads onto the I4 as well so take this with a grain of salt. :thumbsup:
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Looking in that area on the aerials, it just looks like a solid wall the whole way. I guess they could bridge over that easily enough though.

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I think the hut structure with the surrounding rocks on the southern part of the map looks more appropriate as a park entrance. That entrance you're looking at could be the hotel guest entrance.
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I think that was the point of his post.

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Just a reminder to everyone. Teebin, probably the most accurate Insider alive, has been here on OU from the beginning of this project, filling us in on the VB details. He broke the story way back when Universal was still considering calling it Wonder Sea. :thumbsup: Just like to give credit where it's due. :)
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I remember him talking about a soundstage with a scale model for a project that he couldn't talk about long before we even knew anything.
 
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The building to the left of the CB tower is definitely a restaurant. You can see kitchen exhaust vents installed on the roof. Looks to be two floors.

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I expect there will be no entering the water after sunset (as in most water parks).
I hope there will be nighttime tickets so I can enjoy a drink or a meal and enjoy the beauty of the park with a life steelband or other entertainment to enjoy.
 
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tielo said:
I expect there will be no entering the water after sunset (as in most water parks).
I hope there will be nighttime tickets so I can enjoy a drink or a meal and enjoy the beauty of the park with a life steelband or other entertainment to enjoy.
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I'm sorry. Every major water park I've been to are open at night. And they don't restrict anything. Look at Cabana Bay pools. They're open at night just fine. Same thing with water parks. With adequate lighting there is no increased risk.
 
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^ I always wondered what that building was...
 
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tielo said:
I expect there will be no entering the water after sunset (as in most water parks).
I hope there will be nighttime tickets so I can enjoy a drink or a meal and enjoy the beauty of the park with a life steelband or other entertainment to enjoy.
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They may just close the wave pool at night for the water show. And leave everything else open.
 
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tielo said:
I expect there will be no entering the water after sunset (as in most water parks).
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I don't know what water parks you're talking about, but I've personally been in the water at Aquatica and Typhoon Lagoon after dark, and even Wet 'n Wild has regularly been fully open until 10 PM. Maybe that's a regional water park thing?
 
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exactly my point. Since no one is line, where else will they be?
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Since the park is purpose-built for this, the rivers and pools will need to have the capacity for everyone. The whole point the idea of FastPass was innovated (assuming Disney did it first) is to get people out of lines and spending money.

Imagine if some theme park attractions went to virtual queuing. I bet there's some lines that take a big enough footprint, you can fit a whole other attraction there.
 
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Concerning queues, though, it seems Universal's emphasis is to make queues as good as the rides, whereby they are almost attractions by themselves. FJ, Gringotts, Kong, Fallon, F&F, plus the past ones like Mummy, Simpsons, SpiderMan, ET, etc.
 
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I am wondering a couple of things regarding this virtual line system.
  1. Realistically what is your actual wait time going to be when its your turn to ride? There has to be some kind of wait. In order to keep capacity up you want a constant flow of people going. What is going to be the correct balance of people entering the actual ride line before it backs up too much?
  2. Will any of the smaller slides not have a virtual line and just be part of the regular attractions? I wonder if the slides that drop into the pool will be available as a smaller attraction with just a regular line.
  3. Its going to be a long day of climbing stairs with no waits. At least when there is a line you get to rest on the stairs on the way up. If there is no line you are climbing at least 3 stories worth of stairs all day long. Those drop slides will be a fun climb up 100+ feet.
 
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The latest WnW has been open to the public is 9:00 PM, with special events going on until midnight and sometimes even later.
 
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darkridelover said:
I'm sorry. Every major water park I've been to are open at night. And they don't restrict anything. Look at Cabana Bay pools. They're open at night just fine. Same thing with water parks. With adequate lighting there is no increased risk.
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Yup. I mean, Disney is moving Grad Nights to Typhoon Lagoon starting next year which will run until 1 am. I've also been to Typhoon until 1-2 for parties before and it's fine because there's great lighting in the pool area, which is what is needed for the lifeguards to do their job.
 
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Mad Dog said:
One point about parking. A good percentage of the people visiting this park will be on site hotel guests. If they have a vehicle, they will already be parked in the hotel lots. If they don't have a vehicle, they'll be taking a tram bus to VB, or perhaps walking if they're in CBBR or Sapphire.
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You'd be surprised. I have met people who stayed onsite and still drove to the garages for whatever reason haha.
 
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The only thing I really dislike about what they announced yesterday was the name of the water coaster. "Krakatau Aqua Coaster" just sounds so generic.

Also, not sure if all this info has gotten on here yet, but all the height requirements and lots of attraction descriptions are up on their travel agent website:


Thrills & Adventure

Krakatau™ Aqua Coaster
Honorary Waturi can experience the power of Krakatau™ on this amazing ride. Four-person canoes slide upward through the mists and into the dark twists and turns within the volcano before emerging with a plunge through a shimmering waterfall.
42” – 48” must be accompanied by a supervising companion

TeAwa The Fearless River
Up for an adventure? Take a thrilling whitewater ride along TeAwa The Fearless River. Race along a roaring, watery onslaught of churning rapids and choppy waves hanging tight to your inner tube.

Ko’okiri Body Plunge
Join in the centuries-old tradition of honoring the volcano god, Vol, by braving the incredible Ko’okiri Body Plunge. Featuring a 70-degree fall through a drop door and 125 feet of screaming, white-knuckle fun, this dizzying descent ends with a watery tribute from Vol himself.
Must be 48" tall to ride.

Kala and Tai Nui Serpentine Body Slides
Join Kala and Tai Nui where sea and sky meet and take a leap of faith from high atop the volcano. Twin drop doors simultaneously plunge two guests down clear, intertwining tubes before sending them joyfully splashing into the turquoise waters below.
Must be 48" tall to ride.

Ohyah Drop Slide
Test your mettle and get into the Waturi spirit by tackling the Ohyah Drop Slide. Ascend the side of a cliff before plummeting down the twisting waters of Ohyah before dropping out four feet above the pool below.
Must be 48” tall to ride.

Ohno Drop Slide
To achieve even greater bragging rights, brave the rope bridge and plunge down Ohno, a serpentine adventure that ends six feet above the pool below. Be sure to yell your battle cry on the way down.
Must be 48" tall to ride.

Honu
Experience the twists and turns of underwater currents just like Honu, the sea turtle. Hang on tight as the raft sweeps up two massive walls, through ocean mists and down into sparkling pools in this thrilling adventure.
Must be 48” tall to ride.


Just for the Kids
Tot Tiki Reef

Even the youngest Waturi can get in on the fun in the shallows of Tot Tiki Reef. Play among splashy slides, a tot-sized water volcano and a family of friendly tikis with spraying fountains. Plus, adorable whales spray and sing as kids raise and lower their hands.
Maximum of 48”.

Runamukka Reef
Once an exotic coral reef beneath the ocean, Runamukka Reef is now a favorite play place for young Waturi children with its bubbling geysers, water guns, slides and dump cups. Shaded by fanciful bamboo sea creatures and waving seaweed, it’s the most playful spot in Universal’s Volcano Bay™.
Maximum of 48”.


Fun for the Family
Waturi Beach

Locals know – the surf’s always up at Waturi Beach. Swim, splash and relax right along with them in the sparkling waters and warm waves of this sparkling lagoon at the foot of mighty Krakatau™.

Punga Racers
A favorite among Waturi children of all ages, Punga Racers send single riders on their manta ray mats sliding down four lanes through underwater sea caves.
42"- 48" tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.

Maku Round Raft Ride
Brave the watery twists and turns of Maku. Riders slide through a deep volcanic gorge before spinning wildly around bowl-like formations. Geysers shoot water everywhere before a watery vortex pulls riders through more wild, twisting curves.
42"- 48" tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.

Puihi Round Raft Ride
Test your bravery as your six-person raft careens through a dark, winding tunnel before it explodes out into a massive funnel formation. You’ll feel the stomach-flipping thrill of a zero-gravity hang time before splashing your way to safety at the bottom.
42"- 48" tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.

Taniwha Tubes
There’s a place where the puka trees grow abnormally tall. Inspired by their twisting roots, the Waturi built four twisting water slides called the Taniwha Tubes. Riders can try all four twisting tracks, but beware—mischievous tiki statues spray jets of water when you least expect it.
42"- 48" tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.

ika Moana
Ride the waves like the ancient Waturi did, twisting and turning along the waterway. Ika Moana, the whale, joyfully sprays water from his blowhole before everyone splashes down together in the waters below.
42"- 48" tall must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.


Relaxing Indulgence
Kopiko Wai Winding River

Take a slow ride on the Kopiko Wai Winding River through the tropical landscape of Universal’s Volcano Bay™, a land full of surprises. Sprays of water surprise along the way, and beneath the lava rocks, Stargazer’s Cavern reveals the magical night sky above.

Puka Uli Lagoon
This pool features multiple elements that even the tiniest Waturi can enjoy like bongo drums and spraying water.

The Reef
Watch the bravest Waturi take the Ko’okiri Body Plunge from the comfort of this peaceful leisure pool. Its clear plexi tube shoots straight through this 5.5-foot-deep pool, which features its own private waterfall that’s perfect for frolicking.

Cabanas
From drifting leisurely down a winding river to reconnecting with family, this tropical paradise is filled with opportunities for relaxing indulgence.
Additional fees apply.

Supervising Companion – A Supervising Companion is defined as someone who is 14 years of age or older and meets all other attraction ridership requirements.
 
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I'll be interested to see what my Prem Pass Renewal Offer will look like in May.

Hopefully a little increase will provide many days at Universal a year.
 
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Mr. EPCOT said:
I don't know what water parks you're talking about, but I've personally been in the water at Aquatica and Typhoon Lagoon after dark, and even Wet 'n Wild has regularly been fully open until 10 PM. Maybe that's a regional water park thing?
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That is how often I go to a waterpark (as in never). Thanks for informing me.

Why are people complaining about 'no lines'? Go lie down, have a drink, go have a poop, whatever. Everything is better then waiting in a long line in the blistering sun. From what I read and understand only the mayor rides have these reservation systems. In the video you even see people waiting at the water coaster, under the roofing, in a small line. Sure they need a buffer but not one that is an hour long.
 
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