Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[Joel]

like I said, just marketing. The majority of folks will probably eat and leave. Of course, I could be wrong, but I doubt it would be some exclusive place.

Here is a "social" bar in Las Olas I've been too....it's basically designed for you to "hang out" at. not just go for dinner.

Las Olas Restaurant & Bar | American Social Ft Lauderdale

That's some truly great interior design going on there. Looks like a great place to hang out.

HEY I LIVE 9 BLOCKS FROM THIS PLACE! @rhino4evr are you from Fort Lauderdale? I live in Victoria Park, a neighborhood that borders Las Olas.

I stay away from American Social though.. it's a FSU bar, not my favorite people to be around. They do have a great brunch though

 

[Dan B]

Ticket info according to this twitter user:

 

[Nick]

I'm looking at pricing and it looks like they are pricing VB single day prices the same prices as USF and IOA single-day. As @Dan B says above, they seem to really be pushing the "value" of a 3-day ticket.

Of course for the money people spend for a 3-day ticket I could buy an AP.

 

[Scott W.]

Ticket info according to this twitter user:

Given The Hogwarts Express requires a park to park ticket, I don't understand why they would sell anything but that.

 

[Jon84]

I'm looking at pricing and it looks like they are pricing VB single day prices the same prices as USF and IOA single-day. As @Dan B says above, they seem to really be pushing the "value" of a 3-day ticket.

Of course for the money people spend for a 3-day ticket I could buy an AP.

Thats exactly what we do!

 

[Miketheboss]

These people are out of their minds. $105 for 1 day at a waterpark?! I don't care how they market it, it's a water park.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

These people are out of their mind. $105 for 1 day at a waterpark?! I don't care how they market it, it's a water park.

Yeah with those prices I likely won't be going

 

[Nick]

It looks like there will be Early Park Admission for on-site guests to VB according to Uni's vacation packages for next year: Splash, Stay, and Play Vacation Package | Universal Orlando Resort™

Early Park Admission◊ to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ (starting June 1, 2017) one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required).

 

[Brian G.]

Universal Orlando Now Selling Multi-Day Tickets for Volcano Bay « Orlando United

 

[wizwit]

3 Park, 5-Day, Park to Park tickets can be had for $321 each.

Admission to the following theme parks for each day of the ticket - 5 Days (Park-to-Park access allowed):

• Universal Studios Florida®
• Universal's Islands of Adventure®
• Universal’s Volcano Bay™ (Opening Early Summer 2017)

Ticket is valid for any five (5) calendar days during a seven (7) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day the ticket is activated.
This ticket also includes seven (7) calendar days of admission to the paid entertainment venues of Universal CityWalk®. The 7 days are activated on the first day the ticket is used either at a Universal CityWalk® venue, Universal Studios Florida® , Universal's Islands of Adventure® or Universal’s Volcano Bay™. The days do not have to be used consecutively.

 

[quinnmac000]

Those 5 day passes are still cheaper than a 4 day hopper at Disney and make more sense than a 3 day pass at UOR

 

[wizwit]

Will Annual Passes include admission to Volcano Bay?

 

[Jon84]

Will Annual Passes include admission to Volcano Bay?

No news yet, I'd expect that info closer to the time.

 

[Ryan]

These people are out of their minds. $105 for 1 day at a waterpark?! I don't care how they market it, it's a water park.

Were the prices for 1-day posted or is this just postulating? I can see prices more around $90 than $105, but then again with the park not seeming to restrain guests on a day-specific basis for the 3-day tickets, they may just have to go to the premium.

 

[anihilnation]

Will Annual Passes include admission to Volcano Bay?

Personally I think they will. Old passes use to say they were for admission to IOA and USF, new passes no longer say that.The huge jump in price (especially for power) also suggests it will be included. Plus, if it is pushed as a third theme park, I can't see why it would not be included.

 

[Nick]

Were the prices for 1-day posted or is this just postulating? I can see prices more around $90 than $105, but then again with the park not seeming to restrain guests on a day-specific basis for the 3-day tickets, they may just have to go to the premium.

I saw the 1-day price on Universal's travel agent website.

 

[rhino4evr]

HEY I LIVE 9 BLOCKS FROM THIS PLACE! @rhino4evr are you from Fort Lauderdale? I live in Victoria Park, a neighborhood that borders Las Olas.

I stay away from American Social though.. it's a FSU bar, not my favorite people to be around. They do have a great brunch though

LOL...no, I live up in Palm Beach county, near Wellington, but I grew up in Coral Springs, so I 've been to Las Olas a lot. I've only been to American Social a couple times. Overpriced and overcrowded, not unlike most places on Las Olas.

Also, My wife and I graduated from FSU..so you probably shouldn't have added that last part..LOL.

 

[rhino4evr]

Price is about what I expected. They weren't kidding when they marketed this as their "Third Park". They are spending a lot of money on this place.

Speaking of price. I am going to be in Orlando this weekend for my B-day, and decided to look at theme park pricing. We are going to Lego land (my daughter is the perfect age (6), and I have a Free Kids Ticket)....but I decided to look at the cost of tickets at Disney and UOR. To my surprise. Universal was actually MORE expensive than Disney, and this is based off "normal" period pricing, not value. Of course Peak pricing spikes the difference, but I was really surprised that Disney would actually be cheaper....

 

[Ryan]

I saw the 1-day price on Universal's travel agent website.

(spit take)

Hot damn!

 

[Galaxy Defender]

Here is the UO blog post about VB tickets. Didn't see one day pricing but a three day multi park including VB is only $40 more. UO is not looking for one day one park guests.

Universal Orlando Close Up | Tickets On Sale for Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay