Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

[Joey]

Do we know of these is going to be coaster

 

[natespf]

Do we know of these is going to be coaster

At least 12.

 

[shiekra38]

Do we know of these is going to be coaster

I would love to see a massive Intamin hyper coaster like Hyperion...Buuuuut no word on any coasters at the moment

Word of warning for the new park, everything is in flux

 

[Happytycho]

Word of warning for the new park, everything is in flux

There is no way that everything is in flux.

They just submitted detailed infrastructure development plans, and the minimal changes between those plans and the prior set is a testament to just how little is in flux.

They may still be working on smaller details like designing shops and restaurants, but I would bet that all of the major rides are decided (and have been for a while) with significant changes to them now being unlikely.

 

[Mike S]

Since Disney won’t do it maybe Universal can finally give us something based on The Beatles.


Movie looks fantastic.

 

[Magic-Man]

Do we know of these is going to be coaster

Two or three coasters is the max, IMO. I'm as big of a coaster fan as anyone, but there's other ways to get thrills.

 

[OrlLover]

I’m still curious to know what concept the new CityWalk is going to be ??? I mean maybe depending on what Beijing is doing FW will follow suit.

 

[Scott W.]

I’m still curious to know what concept the new CityWalk is going to be ??? I mean maybe depending on what Beijing is doing FW will follow suit.

Everything is getting upgraded. Lands are becoming world’s so what’s bigger than a city?

Statewalk?

 

[OrlLover]

Everything is getting upgraded. Lands are becoming world’s so what’s bigger than a city?

Statewalk?

That would be interesting if it was themed to the different states.

 

[Scott W.]

That would be interesting if it was themed to the different states.

I said that as a joke but that's actually an interesting idea. Taking it beyond the state idea and having something similar to World Showcase.

 

[tielo]

I go for village walk.

When will Universal start accepting new Team Members for this park and how many will they need. It must be a nightmare to get so many new workers.

 

[GAcoaster]

It will be years before they really start hiring for the new park. Right now they are hiring for the existing parks with some of those TMs joining the planning teams.

 

[JoeCamel]

It will be years before they really start hiring for the new park. Right now they are hiring for the existing parks with some of those TMs joining the planning teams.

I think their immediate concern is where the construction workers are coming from. I am seeing home construction materials up 20 - 25% and companies begging for warm bodies to fill positions.
Not the best time to be spending billions on construction in central Florida. I would be prepared for many changes to be made due to the inflated cost of construction. Hope they leave plenty of room for expansion and maybe it can be done in a better time to get the biggest bang for their buck.

 

[HPFred]

Everything is getting upgraded. Lands are becoming world’s so what’s bigger than a city?

Statewalk?

You're upping the wrong part... CityRide

 

[quinnmac000]

I’m still curious to know what concept the new CityWalk is going to be ??? I mean maybe depending on what Beijing is doing FW will follow suit.

Beijing's is called City Avenue not Citywalk

 

[OrlLover]

Beijing's is called City Avenue not Citywalk

Yeah I saw that in the USB thread which might be indicative of it being a “city street” concept.

 

[shiekra38]

There is no way that everything is in flux.

They just submitted detailed infrastructure development plans, and the minimal changes between those plans and the prior set is a testament to just how little is in flux.

They may still be working on smaller details like designing shops and restaurants, but I would bet that all of the major rides are decided (and have been for a while) with significant changes to them now being unlikely.

I meant from a rumors standpoint, I didn't make that very clear

 

[tielo]

It will be years before they really start hiring for the new park. Right now they are hiring for the existing parks with some of those TMs joining the planning teams.

I get that, they asked for 300 team members in march 2018. I understand they don't try to get them now for a park that needs to be build, but will it be a year before opening or 6 month, and how many? 10.000, 20.000 or more/less?

 

[jseal777]

Everything is getting upgraded. Lands are becoming world’s so what’s bigger than a city?

Statewalk?

countywalk. lets not get ahead of ourselves

 

[GAcoaster]

I get that, they asked for 300 team members in march 2018. I understand they don't try to get them now for a park that needs to be build, but will it be a year before opening or 6 month, and how many? 10.000, 20.000 or more/less?

I'd guess the new property will probably employ 4,000-5,000 people overall. That would bring Universal's headcount up to a total of ~20,000 (I think).