Universal Orlando Resort Misc Refurbs

[anihilnation]

Any updates on Ripsaw falls? What actually happened to it?

You don't want to know lol. It is a mixture of building and ride issues.

 

[Grabnar]

You don't want to know lol. It is a mixture of building and ride issues.

So how much sewage backflow was it then? O:

 

[HHN Maddux]

You don't want to know lol. It is a mixture of building and ride issues.

Revenge of the Fire

 

[fryoj]

So how much sewage backflow was it then? O:

You'll get to find out when you splash down the first time!

 

[Brian G.]

We're gonna be more on top of this:

Kopiko Wai Winding River refurbishment set for January 2023 - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has scheduled Kopiko Wai Winding River at Volcano Bay for refurbishment.

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Jurassic Park River Adventure refurbishment set for January 2023

Universal Orlando has extended the attraction's closure through February 12, 2023. Original story below. Universal Orlando has scheduled Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment. The attraction will be closed from January 9, 2023, until February 3, 2023, f

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[Alicia]

Murals stripped off and painted over at Sindbad.

 

[JoeCamel]

Murals stripped off and painted over at Sindbad.

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But the facade is not changing, maybe there is hope for LC after all

 

[Clive]

Murals stripped off and painted over at Sindbad.

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That's a bummer, they were nice. Hopefully they're replaced with... something?

 

[darkridelover]

If you've been here a while, go look at the first couple pages of this thread. Lots of nostalgia!

 

[Parkscope Joe]

That's a bummer, they were nice. Hopefully they're replaced with... something?

They haven't been nice in a very very long time.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Inside The Magic:

"UNIVERSAL STARTS CONSTRUCTION ON ABANDONED AREA OF THE PARK... POSSIBLY BUILDING NEW MARVEL RIDES??!"

 

[Brian G.]

The attraction will be closed from February 2, 2023, until February 10, 2023, for general upkeep and maintenance. @UniversalORL

Poseidon's Fury refurbishment set for February 2023 at Islands of Adventure - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has scheduled Poseidon's Fury at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment.

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Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment.

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges refurbishment set for February 2023 at Islands of Adventure - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment.

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[DodgsonHere]

The attraction will be closed from February 2, 2023, until February 10, 2023, for general upkeep and maintenance. @UniversalORL

Poseidon's Fury refurbishment set for February 2023 at Islands of Adventure - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has scheduled Poseidon's Fury at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment.

www.insideuniversal.net

Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment.

Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges refurbishment set for February 2023 at Islands of Adventure - Inside Universal

Universal Orlando has scheduled Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges at Islands of Adventure for refurbishment.

www.insideuniversal.net

Glad to see both rides receive some love, even if these winter refurbs are pretty standard. Toon Lagoon and Lost Continent are overhated.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Glad to see both rides receive some love, even if these winter refurbs are pretty standard. Toon Lagoon and Lost Continent are overhated.

I don't think they are "overhated" - just obsolete. There's zero purpose to Lost Continent with its one somewhat decent attraction. Toon Lagoon has great kinetics, but if you don't want to get wet, the land is obsolete and another "just trying to get to Velocicoaster" walkthrough land.

And I say this as someone who believes Lost Continent to be the most well-themed land in IOA and Popeye's listed as the best water ride.

 

[DodgsonHere]

I don't think they are "overhated" - just obsolete. There's zero purpose to Lost Continent with its one somewhat decent attraction. Toon Lagoon has great kinetics, but if you don't want to get wet, the land is obsolete and another "just trying to get to Velocicoaster" walkthrough land.

And I say this as someone who believes Lost Continent to be the most well-themed land in IOA and Popeye's listed as the best water ride.

I understand that but I don’t know why people want these areas replaced so badly, I see them as WAY down on the priority list. Both have large theaters that are no longer in use, I’d much rather see those replaced with additional attractions than see entire lands removed.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I understand that but I don’t know why people want these areas replaced so badly, I see them as WAY down on the priority list. Both have large theaters that are no longer in use, I’d much rather see those replaced with additional attractions than see entire lands removed.

I think there's a belief (understandably) that the land themselves would be worked on in unison with the theaters. The Toon Lagoon theater is a pretty massive space, but it'll feel squeezed in if it doesn't blend in with the surrounding area, same with LC. And you can't just fit in a random IP ride into the Sinbad plot without making the surrounding area feel out of place.

 

[DodgsonHere]

I think there's a belief (understandably) that the land themselves would be worked on in unison with the theaters. The Toon Lagoon theater is a pretty massive space, but it'll feel squeezed in if it doesn't blend in with the surrounding area, same with LC. And you can't just fit in a random IP ride into the Sinbad plot without making the surrounding area feel out of place.

I like the idea of SLoP going into the TL theater spot and work as a transition from MSHI. As for the Sinbad plot I admit I have no idea what they could put there but I would really admire if they could find a way to create an original attraction.

 

[Kevin38]

I think there's a belief (understandably) that the land themselves would be worked on in unison with the theaters. The Toon Lagoon theater is a pretty massive space, but it'll feel squeezed in if it doesn't blend in with the surrounding area, same with LC. And you can't just fit in a random IP ride into the Sinbad plot without making the surrounding area feel out of place.

They could retheme both area's to Lord of the Rings Lost continent would/could almost be themed to it already and Poseiden's Fury already has a ring of water in it......

 

[JoeCamel]

They could retheme both area's to Lord of the Rings Lost continent would/could almost be themed to it already and Poseiden's Fury already has a ring of water in it......

Just have to secure the rights......

 

[shiekra38]

My goodness there are a lot of construction walls around the park

It reminds me of the year Diagon/Transformers was under construction