Universal Orlando Resort Expansion (Part 1)

[Mad Dog]

Now now... VB has grown on me.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

That's it exactly. They say "well if you let us build this, we'll be investing billions of dollars in Orange County which will bring in millions a year in tax revenues, or we don't. Your choice."

I'm guessing there is also some legal groundwork in place for a transportation system down Universal Blvd. from all of the original master planning in the mid-90s.

 

[GAcoaster]

I'm guessing there is also some legal groundwork in place for a transportation system down Universal Blvd. from all of the original master planning in the mid-90s.

That's always been my assumption is that when they carved Universal Boulevard out of the middle of the property and gave it to the County that would have been part of the deal.

 

[Frank Drackman]

I'm guessing there is also some legal groundwork in place for a transportation system down Universal Blvd. from all of the original master planning in the mid-90s.

That's always been my assumption is that when they carved Universal Boulevard out of the middle of the property and gave it to the County that would have been part of the deal.

Yeah, I get confused when people bring up I-drive. Not that I know the area all that well, but I have stayed near the area and I took Universal Blvd to the parks each day. I have not driven I-drive much, but after once or twice getting on it near WnW, I just have no desire to ever drive or stay anyplace on that road for it is just too hectic for my taste!

 

[WAJAS]

Yeah, I get confused when people bring up I-drive. Not that I know the area all that well, but I have stayed near the area and I took Universal Blvd to the parks each day. I have not driven I-drive much, but after once or twice getting on it near WnW, I just have no desire to ever drive or stay anyplace on that road for it is just too hectic for my taste!

I mentioned it because the area as a whole is the I-Drive District. Also, any non-bus transportation through the area will definitely follow Universal Boulevard because it was built for it. That doesn't include the very south portion of the district because Universal ends and it would follow Pointe Plaza Drive (or whatever it's called) to I-Drive. Then it would follow I-Drive anywhere more South than there, such as OCCC.

 

[Disneyhead]

I mentioned it because the area as a whole is the I-Drive District. Also, any non-bus transportation through the area will definitely follow Universal Boulevard because it was built for it. That doesn't include the very south portion of the district because Universal ends and it would follow Pointe Plaza Drive (or whatever it's called) to I-Drive. Then it would follow I-Drive anywhere more South than there, such as OCCC.

Universal Blvd. goes all they way past the 528 south of the OCCC. It would only cross I Drive at WnW.

 

[Teebin]

Universal Blvd. goes all they way past the 528 south of the OCCC. It would only cross I Drive at WnW.

Right, it doesn't have much to do with the notorious I-Drive.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Universal Blvd. goes all they way past the 528 south of the OCCC. It would only cross I Drive at WnW.

Universal Blvd stops at 528 and the road south of 528 is Orangewood Blvd. Precisely so Williamsburg can have distinction from IDrive

 

[martijacobs]

I had always book before the date, at least a few months before if it will be a big trip. Parking will be always a issue if you are travelling on car, last time we let our car in a parking sport close to the Orlando International Airport because we never left the park and visit some close places. It was a good experience for all the family, but definitely we were a loooot of tourist.

 

[Teebin]

So, does anyone here know anything about this third park? Can you tell us that you know but cannot talk about it?

 

[Teebin]

Hmmm... I guess not.

 

[Joel]

Hmmm... I guess not.

:cry:

 

[Viator]

From Bioreconstruct, as work continues to go on on the VB route/Toll Booth expansion..

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Considering the fact that Universal is a big money maker for the city and country, I think their method of transportation will be approved instantly..

 

[Viator]

Bioreconstruct on Twitter posted something interesting about the expansion plots down next to the OCCC...

 

[LieutLaww]

Is that land Universal already owns or will buy it to restore it and add to what they already have ?

 

[quinnmac000]

that would add a good chunk of land and it wouldn't cost Comcast much as there are a lot of federal/state incentives to clean up that land...it does make me curious about the other plots in the front right across from the convention center if they have starting trying to purchase those plots as well.

 

[LieutLaww]

I would hope if the land is available Universal would snap it up ASAP and as much as they could

 

[Scott W.]

I would hope if the land is available Universal would snap it up ASAP and as much as they could

I think they've learned their lesson from buying the current resort land to buy as much as possible as quickly as they can.

 

[fryoj]

Maybe I'm misreading, but I don't see anywhere that say that Universal owns that or is trying to buy it. This could very well be someone else trying to capitalize on Universal's expansion plans.