Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Wes]

Don't think they can use the land in blue to that extent. That is part of the shingle creek watershed if I recall.

 

[Magic-Man]

View attachment 7768 Ok this is what I’m thinking
Green- New Park
Yellow- New city walk?
Blue- Hotel?
Red- Parking

That’s a lot a space for a theme park. That’s around 400 acres. And that hotel is a hundred acres

 

[Wes]

400 acre mega park full of 25 different IP's all with their own fantastic world.

Edit..

Since that 400 acre park is so big just build the hotels in a few of the IPs and you stay the night so the next day you can continue on your neverending journey through this park.

Best park idea ever. Hah

 

[DuelingDragonskid]

That’s a lot a space for a theme park. That’s around 400 acres. And that hotel is a hundred acres

Just were it would go

 

[Viator]

They aren't going to do a theme park sized hotel. And also, shouldn't that be on the Blue Sky thread and not here?

 

[Joel]

I'm from South Florida, but I lived near and my schools pulled from a nearby city called Davie/Weston that was upper income rural (ranches/horses etc.) in a suburban city. And I had friends who were from the south so I think I grabbed dialects along the way .... plus, "y'all" is just friendlier sounding. :grin:

WHAT?! I grew up in Weston! Weston Hills to be exact, went to Pine Crest in Ft. Lauderdale from 6th on up

 

[Frank Drackman]

I'm from South Florida, but I lived near and my schools pulled from a nearby city called Davie/Weston that was upper income rural (ranches/horses etc.) in a suburban city. And I had friends who were from the south so I think I grabbed dialects along the way .... plus, "y'all" is just friendlier sounding. :grin:

WHAT?! I grew up in Weston! Weston Hills to be exact, went to Pine Crest in Ft. Lauderdale from 6th on up

I went to Nova High School a long long time ago. Not sure if Weston was even around...heck, I recall when they built Piper High School in the middle of no where...for some reason, I miss the Sportatorium.

I know I just jumped around Broward county right there. My ‘southern’ comes from living in Atlanta for a spell, but I do recall Davie having me scratch my head when the McDonalds offered horse parking!

 

[Joel]

I went to Nova High School a long long time ago. Not sure if Weston was even around...heck, I recall when they built Piper High School in the middle of no where...for some reason, I miss the Sportatorium.

I know I just jumped around Broward county right there. My ‘southern’ comes from living in Atlanta for a spell, but I do recall Davie having me scratch my head when the McDonalds offered horse parking!

Davie is a weird place. Especially when leaving from Weston, talk about opposites.

 

[peteralt]

Can somebody post a timeline of all the land buys and acquisitions Universal has made beginning with Wet N Wild?

 

[peteralt]

Okay, I am forecasting the route of the monorail that will connect the two properties. This is just a rough estimate and does not show its route north or south through the properties or where it may loop...

 

[devinp267]

Okay, I am forecasting the route of the monorail that will connect the two properties. This is just a rough estimate and does not show its route north or south through the properties or where it may loop...

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Why do you think there will be a monorailO:

 

[Mike S]

Why do you think there will be a monorailO:

He always thinks about monorails. This guy goes way back on WDWMagic.

 

[Viator]

Okay, I am forecasting the route of the monorail that will connect the two properties. This is just a rough estimate and does not show its route north or south through the properties or where it may loop...

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Who's to say there WON'T be a Rail-system, and that they rely more on the use of Buses?

 

[peteralt]

Actually, the original plans for the property before it was sold off show a monorail or transit line. I’m assuming they will go back to these original ideas now that they have most of this property back. Or maybe not.

 

[OrlLover]

Who's to say there WON'T be a Rail-system, and that they rely more on the use of Buses?

Because a rail system is cooler than buses.

 

[JungleSkip]

Because a rail system is cooler than buses.

Also more expensive, harder to get approval for, etc, etc

 

[Mad Dog]

Monorails are super expensive. I would think more light rail or a dedicated bus lane to replace the green space on Universal Blvd.

 

[OrlLover]

Also more expensive, harder to get approval for, etc, etc

Yes I know but it’s nice to think about. If they were able to construct one it would be seamless transition between the parks instead of having to drive or board buses.

 

[JungleSkip]

Yes I know but it’s nice to think about. If they were able to construct one it would be seamless transition between the parks instead of having to drive or board buses.

Oh, it'd be great, but a monorail is something I have no faith we'll actually see

 

[Viator]

Monorails are super expensive. I would think more light rail or a dedicated bus lane to replace the green space on Universal Blvd.

I'd assume if they go for a railed mode of transport, it'd have to be a Light Rail. And if that's the case, the only major group I can think of is Bombardlier and more of their modern systems. But outside of that, I see the dedicated bus lane being the far more likely scenario.