Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[IAmFloridaBorn]

My guess. after F&F comes tear down of DC & new HP area, then Nintendo. In between minor stuff, FJ projection show & new Christmas season offerings.

I should have been more specific but that's sounds like a plan I was curious about the in between so projects is what I meant because once volcano Bay is open do they send all of those people two particularly work on all hotels or just something minor that Universal has up their sleeve that hasn't been announced yet I think it will be interesting to see as we seen construction Crews move from one project to the other in the last couple of years

 

[Mad Dog]

I should have been more specific but that's sounds like a plan I was curious about the in between so projects is what I meant because once volcano Bay is open do they send all of those people two particularly work on all hotels or just something minor that Universal has up their sleeve that hasn't been announced yet I think it will be interesting to see as we seen construction Crews move from one project to the other in the last couple of years

Most of those people are employed by outside contractors like Nassal and various sub contractors.

 

[fryoj]

I should have been more specific but that's sounds like a plan I was curious about the in between so projects is what I meant because once volcano Bay is open do they send all of those people two particularly work on all hotels or just something minor that Universal has up their sleeve that hasn't been announced yet I think it will be interesting to see as we seen construction Crews move from one project to the other in the last couple of years

The people working on VB right now probably won't be at the WNW or south property for a while. The workers there now are finish workers and those other projects need more dirtwork and utility workers for a while.

 

[epcyclopedia]

Jobs in the industry tend to be project based.

Many people dream of being "imagineers" but many only wear that badge for about 6 months doing their part on a particular project.

 

[Teebin]

Poor Nassal. I am unaware of them having another Universal project to hop on right now. I am unaware of them having any major US projects. Perhaps they are onto numerous lesser things. Nothing in your face like Kong or VB.

 

[GadgetGuru]

Poor Nassal. I am unaware of them having another Universal project to hop on right now. I am unaware of them having any major US projects. Perhaps they are onto numerous lesser things. Nothing in your face like Kong or VB.

What happened? They seemed to be Universal's hottest contractor for a long time.

 

[Teebin]

What happened? They seemed to be Universal's hottest contractor for a long time.

It's a timing thing... they might sculpt some rockwork for Aventura but I cannot think of anything else. Could be a huge number of temp layoffs after VB. It appears that Nintendo and Pets just aren't ready to go and F&F just won't have that much sculpting short of the exterior which is nearing completion.

On the other hand, Nassal is equally well know for fine commercial interior work so that will employ a whole different set of skills.

 

[shiekra38]

It's a timing thing... they might sculpt some rockwork for Aventura but I cannot think of anything else. Could be a huge number of temp layoffs after VB. It appears that Nintendo and Pets just aren't ready to go and F&F just won't have that much sculpting short of the exterior which is nearing completion.

On the other hand, Nassal is equally well know for fine commercial interior work so that will employ a whole different set of skills.

Does Nassal do any of the interior design for the resort hotels?

 

[Teebin]

Does Nassal do any of the interior design for the resort hotels?

I dunno... but they have done carved molding work for a few snazzy hotels. Check out their website portfolio. Top Theme Park & Exhibit Fabrication, Construction Management & Cost Estimating Company | The Nassal Company

 

[GadgetGuru]

Does Nassal do any of the interior design for the resort hotels?

Their portfolio shows most, not all, of Universal's hotels as well as a bunch of hotels in Orlando and elsewhere.

 

[Teebin]

Their portfolio shows most, not all, of Universal's hotels as well as a bunch of hotels in Orlando and elsewhere.

Yep, just noticed that myself. Well then, there you have it.

 

[Teebin]

Just in from the twitter. Universal hiring 2000 additional employees. Make your appointment!

Universal Orlando Is Hiring Team Members | Orlando Tourist

 

[UK-Trigg]

Just in from the twitter. Universal hiring 2000 additional employees. Make your appointment!

Universal Orlando Is Hiring Team Members | Orlando Tourist

It's boom time at universal.

 

[GadgetGuru]

I wonder when it's going to become excessively difficult to hire team members in the Orlando area...

 

[GAcoaster]

I wonder when it's going to become excessively difficult to hire team members in the Orlando area...

It already is! That's why Disney has all that slave labor, oops, I mean College Program staffing.

 

[GadgetGuru]

It already is! That's why Disney has all that slave labor, oops, I mean College Program staffing.

This is getting off topic but does Disney really hire that many college students in the parks? Does Universal do anything similar?

 

[Yabbadabba Doh]

This is getting off topic but does Disney really hire that many college students in the parks?

Short answer is yes and it is actually extremely competitive to get into the program. They have 3 gated properties for CP housing which are pretty decent in size. My daughter is currently a Culinary Program intern on her externship from culinary school. My son will be going to Disney as a CP attractions operator from August until January.

 

[darkridelover]

This is getting off topic but does Disney really hire that many college students in the parks? Does Universal do anything similar?

Disney CP'S get less pay than regular cast members with no benefits. They also charge CP cast memberS over $100 a week for housing where they are crammed in a tiny apartment with 5 other people and have to share a room with someone. Essentially they take a large portion of the CP cast members money back from them for the privilege of staying in over priced housing that's no where close any of the parks. The whole program is just a way to get a lot of cheap labor at the parks and they force them to work 50-70 hours a week in some cases. In turn Disney gets a large tax break for offering the program.

Universal does not have a comparable program.

 

[Teebin]

Yes and they get less pay than regular cast members with no benefits.

You might want to change the "they" to "Disney CPs". I thought the whole paragraph was about Uni until the very last sentence.

 

[SeventyOne]

Disney CP'S get less pay than regular cast members with no benefits. They also charge CP cast memberS over $100 a week for housing where they are crammed in a tiny apartment with 5 other people and have to share a room with someone. Essentially they take a large portion of the CP cast members money back from them for the privilege of staying in over priced housing that's no where close any of the parks. The whole program is just a way to get a lot of cheap labor at the parks and they force them to work 50-70 hours a week in some cases. In turn Disney gets a large tax break for offering the program.

Universal does not have a comparable program.

Off-topic, but if anything, @darkridelover is under-selling the sleaziness of this program. CPs pay that $100/week even if they find other housing and don't live there. International CPs have been dropped off at 11 p.m. to find a room with no sheets, towels, even toilet paper. And while there is a veneer of "education," most CPs work in a field far outside their major (I mean, not sure what college major custodial work or ride ops could even apply to), and many are promised one area then assigned another.

And let's not get into the questionable interpretations of visa requirements--at one point last Summer, Pinocchio Village Haus (the faux Italian place in Fantasyland) was staffed exclusively with Shanghai guest workers here to teach us about their native culture. Had no idea cardboard pizza was so big in China.

Back to @GadgetGuru's original point--it is definitely becoming more difficult, especially as housing prices in the immediate area--MetroWest, Sea World--keep rising at crazy levels. UOR tends to offer more money and also offers park admission benefits, which will help them, but this is a real issue facing all the Orlando parks in the immediate future. It makes no sense to commute an hour for a barely over minimum wage job.